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Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan national, pleaded guilty in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses, admitting to plotting an Election Day attack in 2024 on behalf of ISIS.
Charges and Investigation
Tawhedi was charged with:
- Conspiring and attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
- Receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive firearms and ammunition in furtherance of a federal crime of terrorism.
According to court documents, Tawhedi conspired between June and October 2024 to purchase two AK-47 rifles, 500 rounds of ammunition, and 10 magazines to carry out a mass-casualty attack on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
Statements from Officials
Attorney General Pamela Bondi condemned Tawhedi’s actions, stating:
“By pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting an attack against innocent Americans on Election Day, this defendant endangered lives and gravely betrayed the nation that gave him refuge.”
FBI Director Kash Patel praised law enforcement efforts, saying:
“Let this serve as notice to anyone who tries to conduct attacks in our homeland for ISIS or any other terror group: we will find you and you’ll face American justice.”
Arrest and Co-Conspirator
Tawhedi and his co-conspirator, Abdullah Haji Zada, were arrested on October 7, 2024, after purchasing firearms and ammunition from an undercover FBI employee. Zada, 18, pleaded guilty in April 2025 and is awaiting sentencing.
Sentencing and Deportation
Tawhedi faces:
- Up to 20 years in prison for the material support charge.
- Up to 15 years in prison for the firearms charge.
- Permanent removal from the U.S. upon completion of his sentence.
Zada faces up to 15 years in federal prison and will also be permanently removed from the U.S..
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
The case was investigated by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes multiple federal and local agencies. The prosecution team consists of Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica L. Perry, Matt Dillon, Everett McMillian, and Trial Attorney Jennifer Levy.
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