Afghan national living in the U.S. charged with allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack

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Afghan national living in the U.S. charged with allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack
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U.S. intelligence officials are warning that foreign adversaries, including Russia, China and Cuba, will attempt to cast doubt on the results of the 2024 election by spreading false claims or disinformation about ballot counting.

An Afghan national living in Oklahoma was charged this week with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on Election Day on behalf of the Islamic State terrorist group, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested Monday in connection with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to ISIS and getting firearms and ammunition to execute a violent attack in the United States on behalf of the terrorist group.

During an interview following his arrest, he allegedly confirmed the attack was intended to target large gatherings and that he was expected to die a martyr along with a juvenile co-conspirator. Tawhedi allegedly made efforts to liquidate his family’s assets, resettle family members abroad, and obtain AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition, according to court documents.

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