FBI arrested DOE engineer Ashton Hames Ellaboudy for providing material support to Houthi rebels.
The FBI arrested a 51‑year‑old Department of Energy electrical engineer in Washington for allegedly supplying chemicals and drone components to Iran‑backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and providing communications advice.
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- 1 Oct 2026 · 22:48 UTC
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- 1 Oct 2026 · 22:48 UTC
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