San Diego Resident Jihad Mostafa, “The Highest-Ranking U.S. Citizen Fighting Overseas with a Terrorist Organization,” Charged with Aiding, Abetting Islamic Terrorist Group Al-Shabaab

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His mother must be proud – he lived up to his name, Jihad. Takbir!

Born and raised in the good ole USA. We are constantly told that jihad terror activity is the result of poverty and alienation, as well as a lack of education. Poor Muslims without any opportunities in this world, harassed and discriminated against by the kuffar, and lacking knowledge of the true Religion of Peace, turn to terror out of desperation and as a means to give themselves some occupation and meaning in life. Reality, however, is quite different.

It’s the same pattern over and over again. A successful “respected British businessman“, US Muslim doctors in Michigan, US naval officers, popular happy Muslim teens in Mississippi, dental students in the UK, Muslim rappers in Germany, Muslim doctors in Glasgow and Australia, Muslim chemical engineering students in Canada, the UK’s top students at their most elite schools,  Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria, Muslim British surgeons, Muslim heart surgeons in Saudi Arabia, university students in Britain, imams in America, Muslim doctors in Australia, Canadian Idol contestants, and so forth – what brings these wildly different people together? Jihad. From the Sahara to the Kalahari, London to Lisbon, Manhattan to Madrid, Bali to Boston, Tiananmen Square to Thailand, Myanmar to Malaysia, Nairobi to Nigeria ….. no matter what the background, upbringing, schooling, wealth or poverty, color, what have you, it doesn’t matter. The understanding of Islam and jihad is the same, and it is the motive, the incitement to this monstrous war on the West and and the East and all points in between.

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This is not rocket science. This is reality.

Indictment Unsealed Charging Former San Diego Resident Jehad Serwan Mostafa with Providing Material Support to Militant Islamic Terrorist Organization Al-Shabaab

Department of Justice, December 2, 2019:

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY

SAN DIEGO – An indictment was unsealed in federal court today charging Jehad Serwan Mostafa, a 37-old U.S. citizen and former San Diego resident who is on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List, with terrorism violations arising from his critical role in providing support to the militant Islamic terrorist organization, al-Shabaab.

The superseding indictment alleges that from no later than March 2008 through in or about February 2017, Mostafa conspired to provide material support, including himself as personnel, to terrorists; conspired to provide material support to al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO); and provided material support to al-Shabaab.

Mostafa, also known as “Ahmed Gurey,” “Ahmed,” “Anwar,” “Abu Anwar al Muhajir,” and “Abu Abdallah al Muhajir,” was originally charged in a three-count indictment in October 2009 with similar charges.  The superseding indictment announced today expands the scope of the indictment alleging that Mostafa’s support of terrorist activities and al-Shabaab continued up to and including February 2017.

On March 20, 2013, the Department of State’s Reward for Justice Program offered a reward of up to $5 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Mostafa.  U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer said the United States unsealed the superseding indictment with hopes that Mostafa will be apprehended and brought to justice. “We believe this defendant is the highest-ranking U.S. citizen fighting overseas with a terrorist organization,” Brewer said. “Al-Shabaab’s reign of terror threatens U.S. national security, our international allies and innocent civilians. Today we seek the public’s assistance in capturing Mostafa and disrupting Al-Shabaab.”

Scott Brunner, the Special-Agent-In-Charge of the San Diego FBI, stated that Mostafa is currently believed to be in Somalia, and the FBI is seeking the assistance of the public, both in the United States and East Africa, in locating and apprehending Mostafa.  SAC Brunner stated that the apprehension and prosecution of Mostafa will aid in disrupting al-Shabaab’s terrorist activities, which continue to threaten U.S. national security, our international allies, and innocent civilians, both U.S. and foreign citizens alike.

SAC Brunner stated that Mostafa was raised in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego and attended high school and college in San Diego.  After graduating from college, in late 2005 at the age of 23, Mostafa departed San Diego, traveling first to Sana’a, Yemen, and then on to Somalia where he engaged in fighting against internationally supported Ethiopian forces.  Mostafa eventually joined al-Shabaab, a terrorist group that the U.S. Department of State designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in 2008.

Al-Shabaab, meaning “The Youth” in Arabic, is a violent and brutal militia group that has used intimidation and violence to undermine the Somali government and the foreign military presence supporting it.  The group seeks to control territory within Somalia in order to establish a society based on its rigid interpretation of Sharia law.  In 2012, it pledged allegiance to the militant Islamist organization Al-Qaeda.  Over time, al-Shabaab has engaged in external operations in neighboring countries in pursuit of global jihad.  While its terrorist attacks have been concentrated in East Africa, it has claimed  responsibility for attacks that resulted in injuries to Americans and/or had ties to San Diego: the 2010 Kampala, Uganda suicide bombing of a bar during a World Cup soccer match that killed a U.S. citizen working for a San Diego non-profit organization; and a 2013 attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya that killed over 60 and injured U.S. citizens, including a graduate of Torrey Pines High School.  Additionally, as recently as January 15, 2019, al-Shabaab executed a coordinated attack at the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, where 16 innocent civilians were killed, including one U.S. citizen.

SAC Brunner stated that for over a decade, Mostafa has played a critical role in al-Shabaab, including in its media operations, training of soldiers, and participating in attacks on Somali government forces and African Union troops.  Since 2009, Mostafa has held leadership positions with al-Shabaab, and today is believed to be the highest-ranking U.S. citizen fighting overseas with a terrorist organization.  In 2011, Mostafa appeared at a press conference with an al-Shabaab leader, purporting to be an al-Qaeda emissary.  SAC Brunner stated that the FBI assesses that this media stunt evidences his efforts to facilitate al-Shabaab’s relationship with other terrorist groups and role in external operations.

According to SAC Brunner, in 2019, the FBI became aware of Mostafa’s participation and leadership within al-Shabaab’s explosives department.  Specifically, Mostafa has been implicated in the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in attacks in Somalia and in improving their effectiveness as a tool of terror.  Al-Shabaab has recently used IEDs against U.S. interests in Somalia.  On September 30, 2019, al-Shabaab attacked the Baledogle U.S. military airbase in southern Somalia where U.S. soldiers are located to support Somali and African Union troops, and assaulted an Italian military convoy traveling in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.  Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for both attacks.  Al-Shabaab is resolved to continue attacks on innocent civilians in Somalia and in the region, and has demonstrated it will go to great lengths to threaten the security of the United States and our partners.

SAC Brunner noted that the FBI believes Mostafa continues to play a critical role in planning operations directed against the Somali government and internationally supported African Union forces in Somalia and East Africa.  As a result, Mostafa continues to pose a direct threat to U.S. forces, civilians and interests.

The public is reminded that a reward of up to $5 million dollars is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Mostafa. Anyone with information about Jehad Serwan Mostafa can report tips anonymously by phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at “tips.fbi.gov” or can contact the nearest FBI office, American Embassy or Consulate.

DEFENDANT                                               Criminal Case No. 09CR3726-WQH

Jehad Serwan Mostafa                                    Age 37            Somalia (former resident of San Diego)

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2339A(a)

Maximum penalty: Fifteen years in prison and $250,000 fine

Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2339B(a)(1)

Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine

Providing Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2339B(a)(1)

Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine.

INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

San Diego Joint Terrorism Task Force

Federal Bureau of Investigation

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TomSJr
TomSJr
4 years ago

When they bring this putz back to the USA, try him in court and sentence him, maybe they should deport his family, IF they had a hand in any of this, and put this putz in solitary for the rest of his life. OR, better yet, let’s start public hangings again. Just a thought that may deter some morons who THINK they will get 72 virgins at death. PROBLEM IS, THERE IS NO SEX IN HEAVEN OR HELL BECAUSE YOUR PHYSICAL BODY NO LONGER EXISTS. HOWEVER, IN HELL, THERE IS MINUTE BY MINUTE EXCRUCIATING TORTURE FOR ETERNITY.

Every foreigner who becomes a citizen of the USA, should RENOUNCE THEIR PREVIOUS ALLEGIANCE TO ANY OTHER IDEOLOGY OR COUNTRY. Make them put their hand on the Holy Bible and let God take it from there. IF they are found guilty of treason after this, hang them in the public square within 24 hours.

ALL THIS HOMEGROWN TERRORISM by Jihadists, MS-13, and Drug Cartel members need to learn a lesson in that ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES, DIRE CONSEQUENCES IN THE USA.

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AR154U☑ᵀʳᵘᵐᵖ DEPLORABLE 2020
4 years ago

JUST ONE ???

Plenty more Terrorist and their supporters RIGHT HERE !!comment image

Liatris Spicata
Liatris Spicata
4 years ago

Why does Uncle Sam unseal these indictments when the guy is running around loose? I would think that would merely serve to drive him underground. Wouldn’t it be better restrict such information to Interpol and the intel services?

patd
patd
4 years ago

The only good one is a dead one!!!!

MAS
MAS
4 years ago

The dude’s first name is Jihad? Where I come from that’s called a major clue…

stephen5970
stephen5970
4 years ago

With the possibility of up to 55 years and $750,000 in fines, how much time or fines will he get?

San Diego judge would be most likely “progressive”, and probably agrees with sanctuary cities and blocking ICE. So, five years and $1000 fine?

Achmed Mohandjob
Achmed Mohandjob
4 years ago
Reply to  stephen5970

More than likely … Five days … Time served.

Roma Mikhasev
Roma Mikhasev
4 years ago

rabid muslim pig

John Acord
John Acord
4 years ago

I should hope the FBI has investigated Jihad’s family, relatives, mosque,iman who obviously were involved in his training and coinditioning from birth? Or, would that be Islamophobic?

MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
4 years ago

What about the F_I-B agent who facilitated the attack in Garland, TX? Why isn’t he under indictment or investigation? I hope Israel, Myanmar, Angola and the Visegrad countries realizes the Fecal Bureau of Islamisation can’t be trusted anymore.

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