Washington, D.C. – Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States on June 10, 2025, in connection with an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York. Khan is charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (ISIS) and attempting to commit acts of terrorism across national boundaries. His initial court appearance is scheduled for June 11.
Alleged Plot and Investigation
According to the indictment, Khan attempted to enter the United States to conduct an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City, targeting the community around the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
U.S. authorities claim Khan had coordinated with an undercover law enforcement operation, soliciting weapons, ammunition, and resources to carry out the attack. He allegedly planned to cross the U.S.-Canada border with the assistance of a human smuggler, identifying potential locations and security vulnerabilities.
Government Response
Attorney General Pamela Bondi reaffirmed the Department of Justice’s commitment to preventing terrorism:
“ISIS remains a clear and present danger to the American people, particularly our Jewish communities. We will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law.”
FBI Director Kash Patel commended law enforcement’s efforts in thwarting the alleged plot:
“Khan attempted to enter the U.S. to commit an attack on the Jewish community in New York City. Thanks to the great work of the FBI and our partners, his plan was dismantled, and he has now been extradited to face justice.”
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York emphasized the gravity of the charges:
“Khan intended to carry out a deadly assault, aiming to kill as many Jewish community members as possible in support of ISIS. Thanks to our diligent law enforcement partners, his antisemitic plot was stopped before it could take place.”
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
Khan was provisionally arrested in Canada on September 4, 2024, following a criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of New York. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The case is being investigated by the FBI’s New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles Field Offices, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kaylan E. Lasky and David J. Robles leading the prosecution alongside Trial Attorney Kevin C. Nunnally from the Justice Department’s National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.
A federal judge will determine sentencing following guidelines set by U.S. federal law. As with all legal proceedings, Khan is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
