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REDACTION KEY  
 
 
A. CLASSIFIED FBI INFORMATION RE-REVIEWED PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE 
ORDER 14040. 
 C-1. INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT(S) AND WITHHELD AT 
THE DIRECTION OF ANOTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT 
PENDING FURTHER CONSULTATION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DEADLINE IN 
EO 14040 SECTION 2(D).  
 D. INFORMATION FOR WHICH JUDICIAL AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE IS 
REQUIRED. INFORMATION FOR WHICH JUDICIAL AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED 
WILL BE RELEASED. 
  
F. ADMINISTRATIVELY DESIGNATED FBI FILE AND/OR SERIAL NUMBERS OR 
HANDLING INFORMATION. 
 
G. SENSITIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATI ON WITHHELD PURSUANT TO THE 
LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIVILEGE.  
 
J-1. SECTION 102A(i)(1) OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947, AS AMENDED BY 
THE INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2004, 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)(1). 
 J-2. INFORMATION PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE BY THE BANK SECRECY ACT 
(BSA) AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE BSA. SEE 31 C.F.R. § 5311 ET SEQ; 31 C.F.R. CHAPTER X. 
 
J-3 INFORMATION DETERMINED BY ANOTHER DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY TO BE 
PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 8 U.S.C. § 1202(f). 
 
O-1. INFORMATION WITHHELD AT THE DIRECTION OF ANOTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT 
AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT. 
 
P.     INFORMATION RESTRICTED FROM  PUBLIC RELEASE UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 
OF 1974.  SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE PRODUCED IN MDL 03-1570 (S.D.N.Y.) 
PURSUANT TO THE PRIVACY ACT PROTE CTIVE ORDER ENTERED IN THAT 
CASE.
 
 
P-1.  INFORMATION SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, DATES OF BIRTH, AND 
OTHER SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION. 
 
S.   NAMES AND OTHER PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF LAW 
ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.  
 
NOTE: Classification markings (classification banners and portion markings) are redacted 
without a code throughout the release. 
 
 
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 On 04/20/2004 Special Agent  and Supervisory Special Agent 
interviewed at his company office,
Los Angel es, CA 
90025.  The telephone number for and a pager number of 
 
 
 was born in and is an American citizen.  is his first 
language.   He is a who operates a business that 
manages medical care for international patients at medical facilities in the Los Angeles, 
CA area. has business relationships with the University of California, at 
Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, Cedars -Sinai Medical Center , Los Angeles, CA 
and St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. principal medical 
center is 
 
 was asked if he knows the imam of the Culver City mosque, also 
known as the King Fahad Mosque  (KFM) , Fahad al -Thumairy. stated that 
he knows “Sheikh” al -Thumairy from both the mosque and the Saudi Arabian Consulate 
in Los Angeles, CA.  said that he first met al -Thumairy when al -Thumairy 
visited a patient of at UCLA Medical Center.  The patient was from Saudi 
Arabia.  Sheikh al -Thumairy was visiting the patient as a clergyman.  Since that first 
meeting, has contacted Sheikh al -Thumairy and requested that he (al -
Thumairy) make pastoral calls on other hospitalized Muslim patien ts.  Most of  
and do not speak English. stated that his 
company attends the needs of international patients by locating housing for them and any 
companions they may bring, translating conversations with phys icians and other medical 
professionals, arranging for the payment for medical services, monitoring care, arranging 
for transportation to and from Los Angeles, and representing the patients with the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the patient’s consulate to obtain the proper 
travel documents. uses various short term furnished apartment complexes 
in the west Los Angeles area for housing.  The two principal apartment complexes are the 
Lido Apartments in the Westwood section of Los Ang eles and the Westside Apartments 
on Sepulveda Boulevard. explained that in the case of Saudi s
 either he or the Saudi consulate rents the apartment, in the name 
of the patient and guarantees payment of the rent. 
  
was asked if he could recall a patient or patients, prior to 
09/11/2001 that came to Los Angeles from Saudi Arabia.  The patient would have been 
treated for liver disease and been accompanied by two sons or a son and a son -in-law.
noted that liver disease is a common aliment of Saudis, and many come to the 
United States to be evaluated for transplant surgery.   further stated that 
many Saudi males drink illegally produced ethanol or “moonshine” liquor that is 
surreptitiously produced. This consumption of ethanol causes many older Saudi males to 
develop cirrhosis of the liver.   
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EO14040-000738
EO14040-000739
EO14040-000740
EO14040-000741
 2 Housing. said that during this period of time was 
who has since moved to Georgia. was responsible for the short 
term leases.  recalled that there was a male Nigerian rental agent during 
the period of time that she was  She believes that he spoke Arabic, and that 
he dealt with the Arab tenants. provided no additional information at this 
time. 
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EO14040-000742
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
  
Precedence:  PRIORITY               Date:  08/05/2004  
 
To: Counterterrorism   Attn:   
New York     Attn:  
        
From:  Los Angeles  
         
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:  
 
 
Title:  PENTTBOM  
MC 182      
 
FAHAD AL -THUMAIRY  
 
Synopsis:   To provide PENTTBOM with results of leads set to Los 
Angeles to follow up on information obtained during an interview of FAHAD 
AL-THUMAIRY.  
 
 
 
Reference:  
 
 
Enclosure(s):     The purpose of this communication is to 
provide New York with the results of follow -up investigation on 
information obtained during the interview of FAHAD AL THUMAIRY 
on 02/23/2004 and 02/24/2004.  AL THUMAIRY was interviewed in 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by staff from the National Commission on 
Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, commonly known as the 
9/11 Commission.   
 
  In the interview, AL THUMAIRY identified 
individuals who traveled to Los Angeles to seek medical treatment 
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EO14040-000743
EO14040-000744
EO14040-000745
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:   08/05/2004  
 
 
 
   
 
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 There were no matches or similar names found.  Avalon Terrace 
Westside Apartments required that tenants provide the names of 
all occupants on the lease agreement.  Additional occupants or 
long term visitors were required to be added on a separate form. 
 None of the listed individuals were found on any lease r ecords 
or on the records for apartments leased by AL THUMAIRY and FAISAL 
AL MUHANA.  
 
  The information provided by AL THUMAIRY 
regarding the "father of  and is 
consistent with Dr. 's description of 
and his son -in-law   Additionally, Dr.
said he attended a dinner party for a group of patients in which 
AL THUMAIRY was present in apartment  in the Avalon Westside 
Apartments in July 2001.  Dr s records indicate 
was living in apartment  during that time.  Rental 
records show that apartment was leased by AL THUMAIRY and AL MUHANA 
from 07/10/2001 to 08/14/2001.  
 
 A review of AL THUMAIRY's Wells Fargo Bank account 
records, to include cancelled checks, fou nd no indication he paid 
for or was reimbursed for  apartment 
rental.  It should be noted AL THUMAIRY's bank records reflected 
a large volume of cash deposits and withdrawals.  
 
 Los Angeles considers this lead covered.  
 
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EO14040-000746
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:   , 08/05/2004  
 
 
 
   
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
 
 
  For information.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Discretionary)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.  
 
  Take appropriate action as deemed necessary.  
 
 
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EO14040-000747
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  11/30/2004  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn:   
SSA  
New York  Attn: PENTTBOM Investigative  
  Team FBIHQ  
SA  
San Diego  Attn:  
SA     
From:  Sacramento  
          Modesto RA  
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID#:    
  
 
Title:   PENTTBOM  
MC182 
 
         MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID,  
AKA MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH  
 
Synopsis:    To document lead coverage.  
 
Reference:    
 
Details:   Referenced EC requested Sacramento locate and interview 
 regarding his conversations with Mohdar Abbullah.  
 
On 11/18/2004,  was interviewed in the Modesto RA 
by Sacramento polygrapher SA .   was prepared to 
polygraph  about information  previously  provided to San Diego. 
 However, a polygraph was not administered because  resp onses in 
the pre-interview phase were inconsistent with information  
previously provided to San Diego.   pre-polygraph interview 
specifically focused on:  
 
-Did Mohdar Abdullah tell  he had been contacted prior 
to the arrival of the two hijackers in the United States?  
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EO14040-000748
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism    From: Sacramento  
Re:  , 11/30/2004  
 
 
   
 
  
-Did Mohdar Abdullah tell  he had been told the 
hijackers were coming to the United State s to conduct a terrorist attack?  
 
-Did Mohdar Abdullah tell  he was instructed to pick 
up the hijackers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?  
 
PRE-POLYGRAPH INTERVIEW  
 
 recalled that Abdullah told him he (Abdullah) 
received a telephone call f rom someone outside the U.S.  Abdullah was 
told to pick -up an individual at a local mosque and take him to his home 
and provide him with whatever he needed.  
 
At first, Abdullah acted like he did not know anything 
about the individual he was to pick -up.   pursued the issue further 
and Abdullah explained he (Abdullah) was a member of a group and when 
a person is told to do something by the head of this group, the person 
does it without question. Abdullah then said he was to pick -up the 
individual, help hi m with whatever he needed to get him to his next phase 
or destination.  Abdullah recalled this destination as New York.  
Abdullah told  something big was going to happen, but he did not 
discuss what it was or when it would occur.  
 
Abdullah picked -up the individual at the mosque and let 
him live at his place for several days (less than a week).  The individual 
had access to the computer and whatever else he needed.   was under 
the impression that Abdullah may have provided the individual with 
documents to make him legal.  Abdullah did this for people before he 
was incarcerated and  and Abdullah had discussed how Abdullah could 
have helped  get legal documents (greencard, social security card 
etc.)  had they known each other prior to their arre sts.  Consequently, 
when Abdullah told  he provided the individual with everything he 
needed,  interpreted this to mean documents as well as food, lodging, 
and transportation.  
 
SA  reviewed with  the statement  provid ed 
to SA , San Diego Division, on 05/18/2004.  Several 
discrepancies between the statement and  pre -polygraph interview 
were noted.  Specifically,  did not recall saying Abdullah was to 
pick-up an individual at the airport.   m ay have inferred this because 
someone coming from overseas to Los Angeles would have to travel by 
aircraft.   was certain that Abdullah picked -up an individual at 
a local mosque.   did not recall Abdullah saying the word "hijacker" 
and Abdullah did  not talk about a possible terrorist act other than to 
say something big was going to happen.   did not recall Abdullah 
telling him there were two people to pick -up.  The discussion was only 
about one individual.  
   
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EO14040-000749
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism    From: Sacramento  
Re:  , 11/30/2004  
 
 
   
 
 SA  determined because of the inconsistencies 
between  pre -polygraph interview and his interview from May 2004, 
it would be counterproductive to conduct a polygraph on the pre -interview 
questions.  Consequently, no polygraph examination was co nducted.  
  
 is currently residing at , 
Modesto, California, telephone number .  This is the 
residence of his mother, . 
 
Sacramento will conduct no additional investigation into 
this matter unless notified  to the contrary by New York.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
     COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
          AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
           For information  
 
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EO14040-000750
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism    From: Sacramento  
Re:  , 11/30/2004  
 
 
   
 
 Set Lead 2:   (Info)  
 
     NEW YORK  
 
          AT NEW YORK, NY   
           For information  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info) 
 
     SAN DIEGO  
 
          AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
           For information  
 
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EO14040-000751
EO14040-000752
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    05/02/2007  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 Details:   In 2004, FBI Los Angeles began reviewing PENTTBOM 
leads and related investigations.  The purpose of the 
investigation was to identify 9/11 hijacker's Khaled Al -Mihdar 
(AL-MIHDHAR) and Nawaf Al -Hazmi's (AL -HAZMI)(American Airlines 
#77 that crashed into the Pentagon) whereabouts in Los Angeles 
for a two week period between 01/15/2000 and 02/04/2000, and to 
identify individuals in Los Angeles who assisted them.   
 
 During the investigation, FBI -LA identified video 
surveillance footage from Los Angeles Inter national Airport (LAX) 
security cameras for 06/10/2000.  The video surveillance footage 
shows San Diego Subject MOHDAR ABDULLAH  and 
AL-HAZMI walking with AL -MIHDHAR at LAX before AL -MIHDHAR's return 
trip to Yemen to visit his family.  More importantly, this footage 
also shows one additional unknown male subject (UNSUB) who appears 
to be accompanying ABDULLAH, AL -HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR through LAX 
security.  The UNSUB appears to be holding a camera and may have 
been conducting reconnaissance of LAX.  
 
 Per  on approximately 
9/29/06, San Diego AUSA advised that he had 
received an unsolicited telephone call from  a 
reporter for the San Die go Union Tribune.  During their telephone 
conversation, which centered on the upcoming sentencing of an 
individual convicted of a terrorism hoax,  advised that 
she had recently been in e -mail contact with ABDULLAH (currently 
believed to be in Yemen .)  advised that she had asked 
ABDULLAH about the recent NBC news article published on 09/11/06 
regarding ABDULLAH's role in helping 9/11 hijackers Nawaf AL -HAZMI 
and Khalid AL -MIHDHAR.  (Note -
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advised that ABDULLAH did not answer any 
of her specific questions but related the following points:  
 
- the video corroborates what he has told the FBI from 
the beginning.  
 
-  should contact attorney if she 
wants to interview him (ABDULLAH.)  
 
 On 10/03/06, AUSA  was again contacted by 
  advised that she had received a second e -mail 
from ABDULLAH. advised that ABUDALLAH related the 
following points:  
 
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EO14040-000753
EO14040-000754
EO14040-000755
EO14040-000756
EO14040-000757
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 05/02/2007  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Action)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
 For  Please review and 
approve the enclosed proposed tearline for Designated 
Intelligence Disclosure Official (DIDO) authority containing 
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EO14040-000758
EO14040-000759
(Rev. 05 -01-2008)  
 
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
  
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  09/21/2009  
 
To: Director's Office  Attn:
Counterterrorism  Attn:
Attn:
New York  Attn:
Office of Public Affairs    Attn:  
San Diego  Attn:
  
From:  Los Angeles   
          
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title:   
         
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EO14040-000760
(Rev. 05 -01-2008)  
 
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
          
 
         PENTTBOM  
MC:182   
 
         MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID,    
AKA MOHDAR ABDULLAH;               
 
Synopsis:   To provide case update and request a new public release 
date for th e LAX UNSUB video.  
 
 
 
 
Reference:   
 
Administrative:    12/19/2008 Telcal between SSA
and SA outlining unresolved issues with regard to the release 
of the LAX UNSUB video, which were highlighted in the briefing to the 
FBI Director. Unresolved issues included: 1) Determining the object in 
the UNSUB's hands; 2) Whether the UNSUB was with 9/11 Hijackers NAWAF 
AL-HAZMI and KHALID AL -MIHDHAR; and 3) Pending Domestic Leads.  
 
Enclosure(s):   Forensic Media Analysis Center S pecial 
Report entitled "June 2000 Analysis of Los Angeles Airport Security Video 
Tape" 2. Search Warrant Results for Mohdar Abdullah's e -mail contact 
with San Diego Union Tribune Reporter   
 
Details:   Los Angeles continues to conduct investigation regarding 
the unknown individual seen at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 
with 9/11 hijackers   Khalid AL -MIHDHAR and Nawaf AL -HAZMI (American 
Airlines #77 that crashed into the Pentagon) and MOHDAR ABDULLAH 
on 06/10/2000.  During the investigation, FBI -LA identified video 
surveillance footage from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 
security cameras.  The video surveillance footage shows ABDULLAH 
and AL-HAZMI walking with AL -MIHDHAR at LAX before  AL-MIHDHAR's 
return trip to Yemen to visit his family. More importantly, this 
footage also shows one additional unknown male subject (UNSUB) 
who appears to be accompanying ABDULLAH, AL -HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR 
through LAX security.  The UNSUB appears to be ho lding a camera 
and may have been conducting reconnaissance of LAX security 
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EO14040-000761
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 09/21/2009  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 measures. To date, FBI -Los Angeles investigation has not 
identified the UNSUB.  
 
 Per , on 11/12/2008, CTD
and OPA approved an investigative plan 
regarding the media release of the 06/10/2000 LAX UNSUB video. The original 
release date was to occur the week of 01/13/2009.  
 
 On 12/19/2008, CTD and OPA briefed Director Mueller on 
captioned case and the media release plan.   The following issues were 
raised in this briefing: 1) Determining the object in the UNSUB's hands; 
2) Whether the UNSUB was with 9/11 Hijackers NAWAF AL -HAZMI and KHALID 
AL-MIHDHAR; and 3) Pending Domestic Leads.  The understanding of Los 
Angeles is that after these issues were addressed, the video 
release would be reconsidered.  
 
  To address these issues, FBI Los Angeles  has 
conducted the following investigation since the 12/19/2008 
briefing: Forensic Media Analysis of the LAX Video; 2) 
E-Mail Search Warrant on MOHDAR ABDULLAH's Yahoo! account; and 
3) the completion of pertinent domestic leads.  
 
INVESTIGATION SINCE 12/19/2008 BRIEFING : 
 
 ISSUE: OBJECT IN LAX UNSUB'S HANDS  
INVESTIGATION FORENSIC MEDIA ANALYSIS  
 
 On 03/21/2006,  the FBI  
( ), advised that 
the vertical distance from the floor to the top of the hat of 
the questioned individual wearing the blue cap was approximately 
5-feet-5-3/4-inches (65.73 6").  Due to insufficient detail in 
the video images, no conclusion was reached regarding the object 
or objects carried in the questioned individual's hands.  
 
  On 01/30/2009, Forensic Media Analysis 
Center (FMAC) completed a report entitled "Jun e 2000 Analysis 
of Los Angeles Airport Security Video Tape."  The report assessed 
the objects carried by the UNSUB.  
 
  The report stated that "we assess with a high 
degree of certainty that one of the items held is a camera. We 
base this assessment on how the POI manipulated the objects as 
viewed from the available camera angles. The technology for 
compact video recorders was available in 1996, therefore, it is 
possible that the camera in this video has video capabilities. 
We studied th e subject's body movement in conjunction with the 
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EO14040-000762
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:   , 09/21/2009  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 individuals surrounding him to assess if they were choreographed. 
Once we concluded that there was something not so natural about 
the subject's movement, we focused on his slow 360 degree movements 
around t he area. Based on careful frame by frame observation, 
we determined the POI was carrying a minimum of two items in his 
hands. Once through the security check point, the POI retrieved 
his items using both hands. The left item (right hand) is 
predominately b lack in color, while the right item (left hand) 
appears to be a two -toned black and silver object. The two items 
are almost the same size, although the left hand object is the 
larger of the two. The item on the left may be a pager or a cell 
phone. We belie ve the two -toned item on the right is a digital 
camera.  
 
 The report continues to state about the two -toned 
object: "The two -toned object has a beveled edge with rounded 
corners and is held "palm up" and tilted slightly upward to an 
angle one might use when leveling a camera for a snapshot. The 
POI's shoulders are squared and his elbow is steady and tucked 
into his side. A circular shape with a dark center and metallic 
glare on its edge has characteristics similar to a camera lens. 
The POI rocks a bi t, lifts his right arm and taps his index finger 
on the object in a quick downward motion. This downward finger 
motion resembles the motion one makes to snap a photograph, or 
start and stop a video camera. Once the subject's index finger 
touches the object , the POI picks up his pace and proceeds through 
the metal detector.  
 
 The report also estimated the height of the Person 
of Interest (POI) (UNSUB) being between 5'4" and 5'7".   
 ISSUE: WHETHER THE UNSUB WAS WITH 9/11 HIJACKERS NAWAF AL -HAZMI 
and KHALID AL -MIHDHAR 
 
INVESTIGATION: SEARCH WARRANT ON ABDULLAH'S E -MAIL ACCOUNT  
 
 On 04/13/2009, FBI Los Angeles served a Federal search 
warrant on Yahoo! for information regarding MOHDAR ABDULLAH's email 
account  The objective of the search warrant was to 
corroborate former San Diego Union Tribune reporter
statements to a San Diego Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in 
10/2006 ( ).  On 04/20/2009, FBI Los Angeles 
received the results from Yahoo! which yielded ABDULLAH's verbatim answer 
on 10/02/2006 to questions regarding the UNSUB:  
 
Hi ,Regarding this notorious story that was blown out of 
proportions, this tape is only collaborating and consistent with 
whatever I have told the authorities and the grand jury in 2001. 
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EO14040-000763
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:   , 09/21/2009  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 This trip was made in 2000 when Khalid was supposedly leaving 
to Yemen to see his newly born child, it was my last contact with 
him. I could not make the face of the third person whether he 
was Khalid or their friend who was residing in LA. They introduced 
me to him when we were here as a person they had known before 
coming to San Diego. I don't remember having any contact with 
this guy since then, please do me a favor send me a public message  
and to senator Tom Kean in particular, I have never been reluctant 
to cooperate with the authorities to unravel the truth and my 
so called immigration charges came as a reward of this complete 
cooperation and a fake proffer agreement by the US Government.  
  
 
 Los Angeles notes the following three points ABDULLAH 
stated regarding the UNSUB that associates him with 9/11  hijackers 
AL-HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR:  . . 1) their friend who was residing in 
LA. 2) They introduced me to him when we were here as a pers on 
they had known before coming to San Diego. 3) I don't remember 
having any contact with this guy since then.  . . 
 
ISSUE: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LEADS  
 
INVESTIGATION:  DOMESTIC LEADS COVERED BY FIELD OFFICES  
 
 Since 12/19/2008, all pertinent domesti c leads have been 
covered by all field offices regarding the UNSUB case.  
 
 There are outstanding international leads to the following 
countries for people to be interviewed and shown the LAX UNSUB photograph 
who knew AL -HAZMI, AL -MIHDHAR, and ABDULLAH:  
 
LEGAT :  
 
 Seven separate outstanding leads for 7 individuals to be 
interviewed with no response as yet:  
 
One Memo passed on 11/08/2008 
One Memo passed on 01/06/2009 
One memo pas sed on 02/14/2009 
Four Memos passed on 06/10/2009 
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 One lead outstanding for three individuals to be interviewed. 
Legat advised on 02/15/2009, that it is unlikely the  
 will respond to such a lead given their past history 
over the last several years in dealing with the  USIC (
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EO14040-000765
EO14040-000766
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 09/21/2009  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 be noted that these steps have been continuous since the beginning of 
the investigation, and the UNSUB has still not been identified.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Action)  
 
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE  
 
AT , DC  
 
  For : Los Angeles is providing information on 
captioned case as requested from the Director's brief on 12/19/2008.  
Los Angeles is also requesting a public release date for the LAX UNSUB 
Video. 
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
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EO14040-000767
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 09/21/2009  
 
 
 
 
  
 
   For CTD AD: Read and clear.   
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  At :  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  For  Read and  clear.  
 
Set Lead 5:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK  
  : Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 6:  (Info)  
 
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE  
 
AT OPA, DC  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 7:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  Read and clear  
  
 
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EO14040-000768
EO14040-000769
EO14040-000770
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Newark 
Re:  08/05/2002  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Provide relevant information to   
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NATIONAL SECURITY  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Issue FBI "interest" letter to  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Adm)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000771
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)                                                                                     
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
  
 
  
Precedence:  ROUTINE Date:  11/20/2002  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  Attn: 
San Diego  Attn: 
Los Angeles  Attn: 
 
 
From:  New York  
 
Contact:  
 
Approved By: 
 
Drafted By: 
 
Case ID #: 
 
 
Title:  PENTTBOMB   
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
OMAR AL-BAYOUMI 
 
 
Synopsis:  Removal of Omar Al -Bayoumi from    
 
 
 
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EO14040-000772
 
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:   11/20/2002  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 2 Details:   On 11/06/2002, NYO participated in a meeting at FBIHQ 
with the Penttbomb team and the above mentioned divisions.  At this time, 
it was determined that New York would continue to investigate Omar 
Al-Bayoumi and open a  investigation into Al -Bayoumi.  - NYO 
has reassessed the investigation into Omar Al -Bayoumi and has determined 
the following:  
 
 Per conversation between SSA and AUSA  
any prosecution of Omar Al -Bayoumi as it relates to the September 11 
hijackers will be pro secuted out of the Eastern District of Virginia. 
 NYO will not pursue any investigative avenues into the relationship 
between Al -Bayoumi and the Flight 77 hijackers.    
 
  As per SSA statements that the Director 
believes that Al -Bayoumi is be ing worked by the Penttbomb Team at 
Headquarters, New York concurs that the Penttbomb Team should have the 
responsibility of investigating Al -Bayoumi from Headquarters.   
 
  As a result of the 11/06/2002 meetings,  
- NYO have reviewed all of Omar Al-Bayoumi’s phone information to 
date and have determined that there are no outstanding leads at this 
time as it relates to Omar Al -Bayoumi and his phone contacts.  An 
exhaustive search of Al -Bayoumi’s numbers against all
and  nu mbers collected as a result of Penttbomb investigation has 
determined that there are no significant contacts with any of these  
numbers that have not already been fully investigated.  NYO  
 will conduct no further telephonic investig ation as it relates 
to Al-Bayoumi and the hijackers.  
 
  has conducted investigation as it relates to 
Al-Bayoumi and the financial ties to the hijackers.  Investigation to 
date has determined that there is no evidence that Al -Bayoumi provided 
material support to the hijackers in the furtherance of the September 
11 attacks.  will summarize the financial investigative steps 
taken to date on Al -Bayoumi and provide a detailed time line to the 
Penttbomb team.   will provide any pertinent l eads outstanding as 
it relates to Al -Bayoumi’s relationship with the hijackers to the 
Penttbomb team.  
 
  NYO  has no evidence at this time that Omar Al -Bayoumi 
is/was a Saudi intelligence officer.  NYO will defer to ongoing Los 
Angeles investigation.  Although Al -Bayoumi does pay Sheik Abdel Rahman 
Barzanjee’s salary while in San Diego for his speeches at the mosque, 
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EO14040-000773
  
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  11/20/2002  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 3 investigation to date has determined that this was an official function 
by Omar Al -Bayoumi as the manager of the mosqu e and at this time, NYO 
does not believe that this was criminal in nature.  San Diego source 
information supports that this was an official act of Al -Bayoumi while 
he was the manager of the mosque.    
 
  In light of reassignment of Bayoumi investigation to 
Penttbom team, NYO will not pursue a investigation of Omar Al -Bayoumi. 
 Any investigation re Bayoumi should be worked thru the entity working 
the criminal case on Al Bayoumi as discussed in the meeting. 
investigation has determined that Al -Bayoumi is currently living in Saudi 
Arabia.  Captioned investigation will focus all investigative efforts 
against Sheik Barzanjee and his alleged ties to Al -Qaeda.  If 
investigation uncovers any info rmation relating to Al -Bayoumi and the 
hijackers in the future, NYO will notify the Penttbomb team.   
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EO14040-000774
 
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:   11/20/2002  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 4 LEAD (s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
 Receiving offices are requested to forward future 
information r egarding Bayoumi to captioned Penttbom file.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
     PENTTBOM UNIT  
 
Penttbom Unit is requested to handle Bayoumi investigative 
matters as discussed including opening of a investigation.  
 
 
 
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EO14040-000775
EO14040-000776
 
 
To:  New York      From:   Counterterrorism  
Re:    10/15/2001  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
-- Avco Company/Dallah: As of 1998, Dallah Avco Trans Arabia Ltd. was reportedly a subsidiary of the Al Baraka 
Investment and Development Company in Jeddah.  It has reportedly held the contracts for the cleaning and maintenance of the t hree major 
airports in Saudi Arabia for a long period of time.  Avco Dallah Trans Arab aka Avco Dallah Company aka Dallah Avco Company was 
linked to UBL. UBL was instructed to contact the company in June of 1998.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
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EO14040-000777
 
 
To:  New York      From:   Counterterrorism  
Re:    10/15/2001  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  LEAD(s):  
 
 
Set Lead (Adm):  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
  
  Read and clear.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000778
EO14040-000779
  
 
To:  San Diego   From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/01/2002  
 
 
 
   
 
          
IIIA:  IIIA Person Number:  
   OO File number:    
          Auxiliary File 
number:  
Case-Agent:  Squad  
Title of case: OMAR AHMED AL -BAYOUMI 
           
Case Predication:  
Primary issue/Priority: Counterterrorism  
 
Type Case Information: Subject was being  
investigated based on  
    
 
Case Summary:  
( /98)  AL -BAYOUMI came to the attention  
 of the FBI when his apartment manager   complained 
that she was notified by the   Postal Inspector that AL -BAYOUMI 
had  
received a suspicious package from the  
 Middle East on 03/03/98.  The package was   broken open 
and was observed packed full of  
different wires.  The manager advised that  
 every Friday and Saturday night approximately   10 
males, apparently from the Middle East,  
hold meetings at AL -BAYOUMI's apartment late  
into the night.   
( /98): Identify OMAR AHMED  
 ALBAYOUMI to determine the nature of   involvement of 
the telephonic activit y.   
 
Most current residences in the United States:  
          6602 Beadnell Way Apartment  
San Diego, California, 92117 (04/22/98)  
 
Balboa Apartments  
          6620 Beadnell Way  
          Apartment  
          San Diego, California 92117 (04/22/95)  
 
Biographical information listed:  OMAR is a  
student.  
Date of birth: 
Age: 44 
Birth location: Saudi Arabia  
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EO14040-000780
EO14040-000781
EO14040-000782
 
   
 
To:  San Diego   From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/01/2002  
 
 
  
 
 destination.   had little contact  
 with BAYOUMI and does not know the location  
of BAYOUMI and his family.  
Reference:
EC dated 10/03/01  
  Parkwood Apartments rental agreement  
 information for OMAR AL -BAYOUMI indicated  
, was specified  
as the emergency contact for AL -BAYOUMI.  
AL-BAYOUMI was the guarantor on the lease  
 agreement for highjackers Nawaf Al -Hazmi and  
 Khalid Al -Mihdhar at the Parkwood Apartments  
and occasionally paid their rent as well.  
After AL -BAYOUMI moved out of his apartment  
at Parkwood his mail was forwarded to   
 
References:
  EC dated 10/07/01  
     
 , was interviewed and    identified OMAR 
BAYOUMI (ph) as someone   who possibly knew Nawaf Al -Hazmi.  It 
was   determined during an interview on 09/28/01,  
 with , former Iman OMAR AL -  BAYOUMI was 
asked to leave the Kurdish mosque   Masjid Al -Madina 
Al-Munawara, b ecause of fund   collection and distribution 
irregularities.    Between 09/23/ -9/28/01, England's  
 Metropolitan Police interviewed OMAR AL -  BAYOUMI.  
References:
           
            
           
           
  EC dated 10/08/01  
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EO14040-000783
EO14040-000784
EO14040-000785
 
   
 
To:  San Diego   From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/01/2002  
 
 
  
 
 for collecting information or control.  
ALBAYOUMI contacted Dawa (ph.) (related to  
Civil Aviation) at the Saudi Arabian  
 Consulate every two or three months when he  
traveled to Washington D.C.  ALABYOUMI  
 traveled to Saudi Ar abia annually for   several 
weeks.  ALBAYOUMI was acquainted   with the following 
individuals:  ,   a Saudi who lived in San Diego;  
, a   Somalian who lives in San Diego and attends    
 the Islamic Center of San Diego; ,   who 
previously lived in Falls Church,   Virginia; and  
    
 
References:
           
  EC dated 10/17/01  
   Doctor  
 Suleiman Ali, a Saudi national is a close  
associate of OMAR BAYOUMI.  Both Ali and  
 BAYOUMI are believed to be working for Saudi  
 Intelligence in San Diego. 
was observed at AL BAYOUMI's  
residence at the Parkwood Apartments.   
 Several individuals from Saudi Arabia   including 
Shaikh Ibrahim Bin Abdullah Zamal   and Shaikh Abdullah Bin 
Saleh Al Ghassan  
visited San Diego while AL BAYOUMI and Ali  
 lived there.  AL BAYOUMI previously worked  
for Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation  
 Administration, telephone number  
  AL BAYOUMI was  
 responsible for soliciting $400,000 in   financial 
sponsorsh ip for the Al Medina Al  
Manawara Mosque, in El Cajon, California.  
(In this EC AL -BAYOUMI was referred to as  
AL BAYOUMI and BAYOUMI)  
     
Reference:
EC dated 10/18/01  
 Manal Bagadar, wife of OMAR ALBAYOUMI,  
 contacts Majeda Dw iekat, Osama Bassnan's   wife,  
. 
 
 
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EO14040-000786
EO14040-000787
EO14040-000788
EO14040-000789
EO14040-000790
 
   
 
To:  San Diego   From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/01/2002  
 
 
  
 
 IN dated 01/08/02  
 OMAR BAYOUMI's checking account  
 information provided names of possible  
associates (check payees). An Excel  
 spreadsheet was prepared disclosing the names   of 
these individuals.  
 The names were searched through Automated  
Case Support (ACS)/Universal Index (UNI) and  
Integrated Intelligence Information  
 Application (IIIA).  Information was derived   from 
ACS/UNI and IIIA.  
 
Reference:
IN dated 01/10/02  
 During the investigation of the 09/11/01  
 terrorist attacks, it was determined two of   the 
highjackers Nawaf Al -Hazmi and Khalid Al -  Mihdhar lived with OMAR 
AL-BAYOUMI.   Their   apartment was located at 6333 Mount Ada Road, 
  Apartmen t , San Diego, California.   
 According to Parkwood Apartment rental   records, 
Al-Mihdhar and Al -Hazmi eventually   moved into their own 
apartment and AL -BAYOUMI   co-signed their lease and sometimes paid 
  their rent.  AL -BAYOUMI and his family moved  
into their apartment approximately 09/01/99,  
and moved out on 06/23/01.  According to  
 Parkwood rental records AL -BAYOUMI specified   his 
occupation as a student and he received  
financial support from his family.  
AL-BAYOUMI informed he was leaving the Un ited  
 States and left no forwarding address.  
 Sources believe OMAR AL -BAYOUMI works  
 for the Saudi Arabian Intelligence Service   and 
reports on dissident Saudis in the   United States.  In his 
apartment AL -BAYOUMI   hosted social events and videotape d them as  
well.  AL -BAYOUMI would meet with Saudi  
 Arabian military officers visiting San Diego  
and training with the United States Navy.  
 In July 2001, Osama Bassnan moved into  
the Parkwood Apartments.  It was then the  
United States Postal Service re ceived a  
change of address submitted by Manal Bagadar  
 (wife of OMAR AL -BAYOUMI) requesting their   mail 
be forwarded to Bassnan.  It is believed  
Osama Bassnan is also a Saudi Arabian  
 Intelligence Service Agent and is replacing  
OMAR AL-BAYOUMI for the  Saudi Arabian  
 Government.  
 
  
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EO14040-000791
EO14040-000792
EO14040-000793
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
  SA  
 
Los Angeles  Attn: SSA                
                                       SA  
 
     Washington Field  Attn:   
                                         
                                         
 
New York  Attn:   
 
From:  New York  
           
          Contact:  SA  
                    
 
Approved By:
 
Drafted By :  
              
 
Case ID #:  
   
 
Title:   PENTTBOM  
 
 
Synopsis:    Request opening of subfile  
 
 
 
 
Details:    Executive Summary :  New York is requesting the opening 
of a subfile to contain information garnered from the exploitation of 
intelligence targets identified during the PENTTBOM investigation.  Such 
information could assist not only New York but potentially all field 
offices in identifying, targeting and disrupting terrorist operations.  
 
  Background :  The attacks of 9/11, by any measure, were 
the largest terrorist attacks every perpetrated against the United States. 
 In the FBI's endeavor to detect, deter and disrupt international acts 
of terror, a more complete understanding of past terrorist attacks, 
especially one as large and destructive as 9/11, is essential.   
 
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EO14040-000794
EO14040-000795
  
 
To:        From:  New York  
Re:    , 06/28/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   Finally, such review interviews will give writers an 
opportunity to open a dialogue with each individual; a dialogue that 
could be utilized in the future to the 
above-listed individuals.  While the current assessment of the 
above-listed group is that they each unwittingly assisted AL -MIHDHAR 
and AL-HAZMI, their close interaction with the hijackers has e stablished 
their bona fides as potential terrorist facilitators.  Such bona fides 
could make them 
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  OMAR AL-BAYOUMI:  POB:  Saudi Arabia; DOB: ; 
Currently residing in Saudi Ara bia;  Background:  First had contact with 
AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI on or about 02/01/2000 in Los Angeles, CA.  
Invited AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI to San Diego, and upon their arrival 
assisted them in locating and renting an apartment.  Had continuous 
contact w ith AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI during most of the time they were 
residing in San Diego (February through June 2000) and possibly introduced 
them to the Muslim community at large.  
 
  FAHAD AL -THUMARY:  POB:  Saudi Arabia; DOB:  
 Currently residing in Saudi Arabia;  Background:   Worked in 
the Consulate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Los Angeles from 
approximately 1996 until 2003.  Was an Imam at the King Fahd Mosque in 
Culver City, CA.  Had significant telephonic contact with AL -BAYOUMI 
immediatel y prior to and during the time AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI were 
in San Diego.  Additionally, had telephonic contact with . 
 May have been introduced to AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI by  
. 
 
  MOHDAR ABDULLAH:  POB:  Italy;  DOB: ;  
Currently residing in Yemen;  Background:  Was likely introduced to 
AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI by AL -BAYOUMI.  Had close and continuous contact 
with AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI during the time they resided in San Diego 
(February through June 2000).  Dro ve AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI to LAX on 
or about June 10, 2000.  Was filmed with AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI on an 
LAX security camera at a security checkpoint.  
 
  AHMED MUSTAFA:  POB:  Saudi Arabia (Syrian passport 
holder);  DOB: ;  Currently residing in Saudi Arabia;  
Background:  Introduced to AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI by AL -BAYOUMI at the 
Abu Bakr Mosque in San Diego, CA .  Resided with AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI 
for approximately two to four weeks during February and March 2000.  
During such time set telephone service and internet service for AL -MIHDHAR 
and AL-HAZMI. 
 
  CAYSAN BIN DON  (aka ISAMU DYSON):   POB:  United 
States;  DOB: ;  Currently in Riverside County, CA;  
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EO14040-000796
  
 
To:        From:  New York  
Re:    , 06/28/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Background:  American   Present with AL -BAYOUMI during first 
encounter with AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI.  Continued to have contact with 
AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI after their move to San Diego by visiting their 
apartment (including one videotaped visit, called a "welcoming party" 
or an "awards ceremony" at wh ich AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI were present 
but interacted little).  
 
  ANWAR AULAQI:  POB:  United States;  DOB: ; 
 Currently imprisoned in Yemen;  Background:  Brother of childhood 
friend of MOHDAR ABDULLAH.  Imam at Ar -Ribat Mosque in San Diego,  CA, 
which was one of the mosques attended by AL -MIHDHAR, AL -HAZMI and 
AL-BAYOUMI.  Had telephonic contact with AL -BAYOUMI during February 2000. 
 May have had contact at the Dar Al -Hijrah Mosque with AL -HAZMI and HANI 
HANJOUR after his move to Fall Church,  VA in 01/2001.  
 
 :  POB: ;  DOB:  ;  
Currently residing in (although believed to now be seeking 
residence in New York State due to employment in Niagara Falls, NY);  
Background:  Arrived in San Diego in 19 99.  Attended Mosque 
during the first half of 2000 where he met AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI.  
AL-BAYOUMI also performed administrative duties for the same mosque.  
 
  POB: ;  DOB:  
;  Currently residing in , OH;  Background:  Met 
AL-MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI at the King Fahd Mosque in Los Angeles, CA.  
May have introduced them to AL -THUMARY.  Assisted AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI 
in locating a hotel in Los Angeles.  Drove AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI to 
the bus station for their move to San Diego.  Met AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI 
again in Los Angeles and invited them to dinner.  AL -HAZMI also visited 
and stayed with o n a separate occasion.  
 
 :  POB: ;  DOB:  
;  Currently residing in San Diego, CA;  Background:  Described 
himself as close associate of AL -THUMARY.  Met AL -MIHDHAR and AL -HAZMI 
when they traveled back to Los Ang eles with MOHDAR ABDULLAH.  Discussed 
how best to integrate into U.S. society with MOHDAR ABDULLAH.  Escorted 
AL-HAZMI to a University in Santa Monica.  Believed that AL -THUMARY showed 
unusual interest in AL -HAZMI.    
 
  Single Team Approach :  Due to en ormity of the background 
information on the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a solid understanding of the 
historical events is difficult to obtain.  However, such an understanding 
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To:        From:  New York  
Re:    , 06/28/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 is essential to properly conduct a review interview and
 In addition, due 
to the nature of this project, intelligence gathering not criminal 
investigation, the personal rapport of the interviewers will be even 
more critical. collecting information fr om 
these individuals will be a building process that necessitates 
participation of the same individuals.  Therefore, the traditionally 
method of setting leads to be covered by a variety of individuals in 
various locations is unlikely to be as successful as  employing the same 
individuals for all interviews.  Being that New York is currently assigned 
the PENTTBOM the responsibility and the opportunity falls to New York. 
 Nevertheless, New York has and will continue to coordinate efforts with 
the relevant fiel d offices and their respective agents to achieve the 
above-described goals.  
 
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EO14040-000798
  
 
To:        From:  New York  
Re:    , 06/28/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
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EO14040-000799
FD-1023 (Rev. 6 -22-2007)  
 
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
 
  
Confidential Human Source (CHS) Reporting Document   
 
Reporting Date:  08/08/2007  
 
Case ID:   
 
 
 
 
Contact Date:  07/31/2007  
 
Type of Contact:  In person  
 
Location:   Chula Vista, California  
 
Written by:  
 
Other(s) Present:  N/A  
 
 
Administrative:   
 
 
 
Enclosure(s):   Photocopy of a photograph of . 
 
Investigative Background:   Interview took place based on recent 
endeavor by FBI New York, , to more fully exploit 
intelligence targets identified during the PENTTBOM investigation.  
Pursuant to such endeavor New York JTTF has begun an analysis of previously 
interviewed and/or investigated subjects to determine which offer the 
most potential intelligence value.  During the week of 07/30/2007, SA 
, FBI-New York, and Detective , New York Police 
Department -JTTF, traveled to San Diego, California, to work jointly with 
San Diego case agents in conducting joint intelligence g athering 
interviews with captioned CHS regarding San Diego portion of the PENTTBOM 
investigation .  
 
Details:     On 07/31/2007, writers met FBI sources and  
 at a public restaurant near Chula Vista, CA.  Writers showed both 
sources a photograph and discussed related topics with them.  
 
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CHS Reporting  
, 07/31/2007  
 
 
 
 
  
 
    identified the first picture, which is attache d 
hereto, as an individual (UNSUB) that had seen as recently 
as a few months ago in a playground with his family (NOTE: The photograph 
is of , DOB ).   could 
not recall his name but described UNSUB a s a Yemeni, married with children, 
who served in an administrative position (perhaps even a paid employee) 
at the Abu Bakr Mosque, aka Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD).  
stated that UNSUB told that he had moved to Canada and was 
back visiting San Diego.  
 
 continued to describe UNSUB by adding that 
he was in the "upper ring" of management at the ICSD and was well known 
throughout the community there. stated that
 
  When told that the identity of UNSUB was , 
immediately recognized the name and confirmed that  was 
the UNSUB described herein.  
 
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EO14040-000801
EO14040-000802
EO14040-000803
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 Precedence:   ROUTINE Date:  08/21/2007  
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Buffalo Attn: 
San Diego  Attn: 
Cincinnati  Attn: 
Los Angeles  Attn: 
New York  Attn: 
From:  New York  
 
Contact: 
Approved By:   
Drafted By:   
Case ID #:  
Title:  PENTTBOM
MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID;
aka MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH;
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EO14040-000804
EO14040-000805
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/21/2007  
Accomplishment Information:  
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:   
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:    
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:   
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
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EO14040-000806
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/21/2007  
LEAD(s):  
Set Lead 1:  (Discretionary)  NEW YORK  
 
 coordinate with . 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
ALL OTHER RECEIVING OFFICES  
Read and clear.
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EO14040-000807
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:  ROUTINE                            Date:  09/17/2001 
To:  KANSAS CITY 
From:  KANSAS CITY 
Approved By:   
Drafted By:    
Case ID #:   
 Title:  PENTTBOMB 
Synopsis:  ICF #:  
 
Details:                      
INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  
Control Number:    
Priority:  ROUTINE      
Classification:    
Method of Contact:   
Telephone/Radio Source:   Affiliation:    
Phone Number:    
Information Received Date:  09/17/2001    
Time:  5:00 PM  
Prepared By:     
Component/Agency:   I&I/FBI Event:  CALLER'S ADDRESS IS , COLUMBIA, MO  
         65203.   TEACHES  
         'ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.'  SAID HE HAD A STUDENT,           MOTAIB SODAIRY,  IN FEB, MAR, APR, AND MAY 2001.  CLAIMED  
         HE HAD A LAW DEGREE FROM SAUDI ARABIA.  ALSO CLAIMED HE WAS  
         A STUDENT (UNMARRIED, 29 YOA), NO CHILDREN.  HE HAS MADE  
         NUMEROUS TRIPS AND MISSED CLASSES.  ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE A  
         LOT OF CASH AND DROVE A LAND ROVER ADDRESS IS  
        , COLUMBIA, MO, TELEPHONE .  CALLER  
         FELT HE WAS SUSPICIOUS.  Event Date:                
Time:    
References:  
Categories:  
Event Reviewed By:    
Lead Required?:  NO 
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EO14040-000808
EO14040-000809
EO14040-000810
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
  
 
Precedence:   IMMEDIATE                    Date:  10/10/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services   
National Security   
  
From:  San Diego   
           
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title:   PENTTBOMB  
MAJOR CASE #182  
 
Synopsis:   Request to pass
information to foreign and domestic intelligence and criminal sources.  
 
 
 
 
Administrative:   Re telcalls from Special Agent  
San Diego Division, to Assistant General Counsel (AGC)  
National Security Law Unit (NSLU), FBIHQ, dated October 4, 2001 and October 
5, 2001.  
 
Details:   As a result of the investigation being conducted at San 
Diego it has been deter mined that Omar Ahmed Al -Bayoumi played an important 
role in helping terrorists, Nawaf Al -Hazmi and Khalid Al -Mihdhar assimilate 
into San Diego.  Al -Bayoumi allowed them to stay at his apartment at the 
Parkwood Apartment Complex, prior to obtaining their a partment at the 
same complex approximately two weeks after they entered into the United 
States through Los Angeles, California.  Since the terrorists did not 
have credit history or bank accounts Al -Bayoumi was listed as the guarantor 
and co-signer on their  apartment, and on at least one occasion paid for 
their rent.  Additionally, he helped set up a bank account for Al -Mihdhar.  
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To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:     10/10/2001  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 While Al -Bayoumi resided in the United States he attended 
numerous schools and in December 1997 he graduated from Alliant 
International University (AIU), formerly United States International 
University, San Diego, California, with a Master's Degree in International 
Business Administration.  In May 1998, Al -Bayoumi applied for an Executive 
Doctorate In Management Program at the We atherhead School of Management, 
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio, which was 
subsequently declined.  Through numerous interviews and by obtaining 
school records and resumes, it has been determined that Al -Bayoumi stated 
that he has been employed by the Civil Aviation Administration of Saudi 
Arabia (CAA) for at least 20 years and is also associated with Dallah/Avco 
Trans Arabia Company (DATA) as the Assistant to the Director of Finance, 
in the Contracts and Finance Control Division, P CA, Airways Engineering. 
 Additionally, a letter dated May 16, 1998, from Al -Bayoumi to Case Western 
Reserve University, disclosed that in 1995 (and it is understood through 
the present) that Al -Bayoumi is Assistant Director of CFC at DATA.  
 
 As a resul t of reviewing the documents from AIU, a letter 
from  Incorporated,
 Newport Beach, California, dated January 22, 
1997 was noted.  The letter stated that was sponsoring Al -Bayoumi 
from January 1997 through the year 2000, by providing $4,000 a month 
to support his educational program in the San Diego area.  This information 
was incorporated on an Immigration and Naturalization (INS) Form I -20, 
Certificate of Eligibility for No nimmigrant (F -1) Student Status - For 
Academic and Language Students.  A subsequent lead was sent to the Los 
Angeles Division to interview   (See Los Angeles FD -302s dated 
September 22, and October 1, 2001 sent under separate cover from the 
Los Angel es Division).   
 
 During the September 22, 2001 interview, initially 
advised the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents that he had 
a contract, from 1995 through 1997, with the CAA to provide Dallah/Avco 
of Saudia Arabia, who a llegedly has the operations maintenance contract 
with CAA, with parts used to equip control towers at airports, from radars 
to navigation, transistors, diodes, etc.   alleges that he was asked 
by someone at CAA to provide a $4,000 a month sponsorship to Al-Bayoumi 
while he was going to school.   declined, but advised that he would 
provide a letter stating that he was furnishing $4,000, however would 
not provide the money.  As a direct result of that statement and the I -20 
signed by Al -Bayoumi, on September 27, 2001, INS was able to file a Criminal 
Complaint, in the Southern District of California, and obtain a federal 
arrest warrant, charging Al -Bayoumi with Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1546, 
Visa Fraud.  
 
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EO14040-000812
EO14040-000813
EO14040-000814
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:     10/10/2001  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  For information.  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  For information.  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
NATIONAL SECURITY  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
to be able to pass specific information regarding links between 
Dallah/Avco Trans Arabia Company and UBL to New Scotland Yard and utilize 
same for the FBI prosecution of Al -Bayoumi.  
 
 
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EO14040-000815
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   IMMEDIATE                      Date:  10/29/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services    
New York   Command Post  
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From:  San Diego   
         
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title: PENTTBOM;  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  To set leads for  to obtain information regarding Mohdar 
Abdullah who resided at  Ottawa, ONT from 
August 1998 through December 1998 while attending Algonquin College.  
He also had a checking account and credit card from the Bank of Montreal. 
 Reference telephone call with , SIOC, 
on 10/29/2001.  
 
Enclosure(s):  Copies of Ottawa Hospital medical card, Bank of  Montreal 
temporary checkbook, Bank of Montreal credit card, and a receipt showing 
a deposit into the Bank of Montreal from Algonquin College.  
 
Details:  San Diego Division has identified MOHDAR ABDULLAH, aka AL 
MOHDAR MOHAMMED AL MOHDAR ZEI D, aka, AL -MOHDAR AL -MOHDAR, date of birth 
(also listed as ), as an associate of Flight 77 
hijacking subjects Nawaf Alhazmi and Khalid Almihdar.  He is currently 
being held as a Material Witness in New York following his arrest in 
San Diego, CA on September 21, 2001.     
 
Upon his testimony, Abdullah will be arrested for false 
statements in regards to his political asylum status.  Abdullah claimed 
he was born in Somalia and currently has political asylum status as a 
Somalian Refugee.  He filed an asylum claim with the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (INS).  His INS number is  
 
 It is believed Abdullah is actually from Yemen and falsely 
claimed political asylum as a Somalian refugee in order to enter the 
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EO14040-000816
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 10/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2 United States.  A Yemen identification document bearing his likeness 
and the name Al Mohdar Mohammed Al Mohdar Zeid was found d uring the search 
of his residence.  This identification stated he was born in Yemen.   
. 
A medical card was obtained during the search of his residence 
which revealed he had an address of  Ottawa, ONT.  The 
name on the card was Al Mohdar Al Mohdar.  
 
A temporary checkbook for the Bank of Montreal and a Bank of 
Montreal credit card was found during the search of Abdullah's residence. 
 The checkbook revealed the bank address of 1381 Woodroffe Avenue, 
telephone number  Nepean, ON.K 2G 1V7.  The bank's transit 
number was  the bank number was  and the account number was 
 The Bank of Montreal credit card number was 
 
 
A receipt from The Bank of Montreal was also obtained during 
the search of the re sidence.  The receipt revealed a deposit of $4959.97 
into the account of Al Mohdar Al Mohdar,  Ottawa, 
ON,  The deposit was from Algonquin College, where Abdullah 
attended under the name of Al Mohdar Al Mohdar, student number . 
 
Abdullah admitted he arrived in the United States through 
Philadelphia on a tourist visa after presenting the United States 
Consulate in Ottawa, Canada a Yemeni passport.  He previously claimed 
to have entered the United States on 12/7/98 thr ough New York as a Somalian 
refugee.  
 
Abdullah admitted he lived in Ottawa from August 1998 until 
December 1998 with a host family while attending Algonquin College.  
The host family was provided by Algonquin College. Abdullah also claimed 
he maintains tel ephonic contact with an individual named
(phonetic).  
 
Abdullah admitted to having close personal relationships with 
American Airline Flight #77 hijackers Nawaf Alhazmi and Khalid Almidhar. 
 He has also met suspected hijacker Hani Hanjour.  A bdullah has also 
been closely associated with numerous other subjects of San Diego 
investigations.  
 
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EO14040-000817
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 10/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Information of . Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Information of   Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK COMMAND POST  
 
Information.  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
 
AT  
 
 
1.   Legat 
is requested to obtain any and all Bank of Montreal documents 
related to Mohdar Abdullah, aka Al -Mohdar Al -Mohdar, SSAN
including but not limited to checking account  and cre dit card 
number   Also include any other accounts where Mohdar 
Abdullah, aka Al -Mohdar Al -Mohdar is a co -owner or an authorized user 
to include the following records:  
 
*  Signature card(s)  
*  Customer/Account Profile  
*  Correspondence  
*  Loan applications and related documents  
*  Checks (front and back) and their related offsets  
*  Deposits and their related offsets (front and back)  
*  Any other debit or credit items posted  
*  Cashier checks purchased, including application  
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EO14040-000818
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 10/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 4 *  Wire transfer advices, and their offsets  
*  Safe deposit box rental agreements  
*  Credit cards  
 
for the origination of the accounts through present.  
 
 
2. Obtain records from  Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe 
Avenue, Ottawa, ON concerning Al Mohdar Al Mohdar, student number 
  Documents obtained are to include but not limited to the 
following:  
 
* Application for admissions  
* Acceptance/Rejection Notices  
* Student Registration  
* Academic Records  
* Medical Records  
* Financial Aid Application/Fi nancial Aid Files  
* Billing/Payment Records  
  * Disciplinary Files  
* Any other correspondence information  
* Any personal contact information  
* Host family information: name, address, telephone no.  
* Any other computer generated records  
 
 
3.  Obtain all records available from Ottawa Hospital 
regarding Al Mohdar Al Mohdar, patient number  address
 Ottawa, ON.  Records to include biographical data, dates 
of medical service, billing records, emergency contact nu mbers, and any 
other information available.  
 
 
4.  Identify all residents of  
Ottawa, ON from August 1998 until January 1999.  
 
 
5.  Interview host family once receive name from Algonquin 
College.  Questions to include but not l imited to:  
 
*  What name did Abdullah use while in Canada  
*  Where did he live previously; parents & siblings  
*  When and why did he arrive, when did he depart   
*  Who were his associates  
*  Where did he work, go to school, hang out      
*  What were his travel habits  
*  Did he leave a forwarding address  
*  Did he leave any items behind when he moved out  
*  Did he have his own phone or did he use theirs  
*  Where did he call - USA, Yemen, Somalia, Italy, etc  
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EO14040-000819
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:  10/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 5 *  Did he use a computer while livi ng with host family  
*  Does he have an email address  
*  Do they maintain contact with him  
*  Where did he bank  
*  Did he ever talk of becoming a pilot  
 
 
 
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EO14040-000820
EO14040-000821
EO14040-000822
EO14040-000823
EO14040-000824
EO14040-000825
EO14040-000826
EO14040-000827
 
 
To:  New York  From:   New York  
Re:   , 12/14/2001  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
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EO14040-000828
EO14040-000829
EO14040-000830
EO14040-000831
EO14040-000832
EO14040-000833
EO14040-000834
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  01/23/2002  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services   ,
 Legat 
  
From:  Los Angeles   
         
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:   (Pending)  
 
Title: PENTTBOMB;  
MAJOR CASE 182;  
OO:NY 
 
Synopsis:  Lead covered in Los Angeles D ivision regarding inquiry made 
in Washington regarding FAHAD IBRAHIM AL -THUMAIRY, negative results.  
 
Reference: 
 
Details:  Through , Los Angeles Division 
received a lead from Baltimore Division to locate
and coordinate with INS to arrest/detain once he was located.  
Logical Los Angeles addresses that were associated with were 
checked.  An address associated with , , 
Los Angeles, was checked.  Investigation revealed that this apartment 
was AL-THUMAIRY, who may have had knowledge regarding .  
 
However, investigation disclosed that AL -THUMAIRY no longer 
resided at the address and left a forwarding address of 
, Culver City, CA.  Further investigation disclosed 
that AL-THUMAIRAY no longer resided at the address and had 
returned to Saudi Arabia approximately one year ago.  Investigating agent 
conducted no further investigation regarding AL -THUMAIRAY.  
Investigating agent made no inquiries of Washington regarding 
AL-THUMAIRY.  
 
Los Angeles considers this lead  covered.       
 
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EO14040-000835
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 01/23/2002  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000836
EO14040-000837
EO14040-000838
EO14040-000839
EO14040-000840
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Newark 
Re:  , 09/26/2002  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
 
 
AT  
 
Will obtain subscriber information for the telephone numbers 
set out in above text.   
 
 
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EO14040-000841
EO14040-000842
To:  International Operations  From:  
Re:   04/23/2003  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000843
EO14040-000844
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 02/09/2004  
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000845
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 02/09/2004  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT  DC  
 
For information.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS  
 
AT  DC  
 
For information.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Action)  
 
 
 
AT  
 
The PENTTBOM Team requests that Legat  obtain country 
clearance to  from 02/20/2004 to 02/27/2004 for the following 
personnel:  
 
NAME:  
DOB:   
POB:   
SSN:   
PPT:   
 
NAME:  
DOB:   
POB:   
SSN:   
PPT:    
 
 
 
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EO14040-000846
 
 
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The following investigation was conducted by SAs  
 and : 
 
On 11/7/2001, , , Barclay 
Square Apartments, 6363 Beadnell Way, San Diego, California, telephone 
(858) 279 -9335 was contacted regarding resident  who 
resides at    
 
 advised that  still resides in the above unit 
and made the rental file available for review.  This review disclosed 
that  moved into the unit on and his lease expires 
on .   has parking space number  
 
The rental app lication reflects the following information 
regarding  
 
Date of birth:   
 
SSAN:  
 
Employment  
San Diego, CA  
 
                           Direct  
 
On 11/8/2001, SA telephonically contacted  at 
his place of employment to schedule an interview.   consented 
to be interviewed and would recontact either SA  or  when 
his schedule becomes clearer.  His home telephone number is
.  He requested that if the FBI calls his residence and his wife 
answers, agents should not identify themselves as being with the FBI 
as she is very worrisome.  
  
 
  
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EO14040-000847
 
11-20-2001 Newark, New Jersey  
 
 
 
SA  
 
 
  
11-23-2001 
 
    Reference:  
 
appeared in United States District 
Court (USDC), Newark, New Jersey, for the District of New Jersey before 
the Honorable , United States Magistrate Judge.
has been charged as a Material Witness in a Crimi nal Proceeding, Title 
18 United States District Code, Section 3144, from
on November 19, 2001, authorized by United States Magistrate 
Judge, , in connection to the investigation following 
the events of Septem ber 11, 2001.  
 
 following his appearance in connection to his Rule 
5, and Rule 40 Hearing,  will be transferred to
. 
 
The Affidavit in Support of Material Witness Warrant is under 
seal. 
 
PERSONAL DESCRITIVE DATA:  
 
Name:
Race: White 
Sex:  Male 
Date of Birth:  
Place of Birth:  
SSN:  
Ht:  
Wt:  
Facial Hair:  
Address:   
Paterson, New Je rsey 
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EO14040-000848
EO14040-000849
EO14040-000850
FD 302a (Rev. 10 6 95)
Continuation of  FD 302 of , On , Page 05/15/2002 3
involved in any way with 9/11.  said he would cooperate in any
way necessary and he would be willing to take a polygraph to prove that
he no knowledge of the terrorist attacks.
is described as follows:
Name:         
DOB:          
SSN:          
Sex:           Male
Race:          White
Height:       
Weight:       
Hair:         
Eyes:         
Address:      
               Missouri 64110
Telephone:        
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EO14040-000851
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  07/16/2004  
 
To: Counterintelligence  Attn: 
San Diego  Attn: 
  
From:  New York  
          PENTTBOM Investigative Team, FBIHQ  
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title:   PENTTBOM  
MC 182 
 
         MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID,  
AKA MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH  
 
Synopsis:    To request polygraph examinations and additional 
investigation in order to determine the credi bility of information 
provided by inmates at the CCA Immigration Detention Facility, San Diego, 
California.  
 
 
 
Reference:  
 
 
 
 
Details:    On 05/06/2004, ELLSWORTH ELMER BLACK, an inmate at the 
CCA Immigration Detention Facility, San Diego, California, was 
interviewed in regards to  MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID, aka MOHDAR 
MOHAMED ABDULLAH (ABDULLAH) (reference ).  BLACK 
advised that he and ABDULLAH had been inmates together at the Detention 
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EO14040-000852
  
 
To:  Counterintelligence  From:   New York  
Re:    , 07/16/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Facility for approximately two years.  According to BLACK, ABDULLAH and 
fellow inmate SAMIR ABDOUN had independently stated that ABDULLAH had 
learned of the intentions of two of the 09/11/2001 hijackers (known to 
be NAWAF AL -HAZMI and KHALID AL -MIHDHAR) after becoming associated with 
them in San Diego.  
 
  Based on BLACK 's statements, inmate
was also interviewed (reference ). had also 
been detained at the Detention Facility during the same time period.  
According to  ABDULLAH stated that he had been contacted and told 
that the two hijackers were arriving in the United States to conduct 
a terrorist attack.  ABDULLAH reportedly informed that he had been 
instructed to pick up the hijackers in Los Angeles; ABDULLAH then drove 
them to San Diego.  
 
  Also based on BLACK 's statements,
was interviewed (reference ).   is 
currently incarcerated at the Atlanta, Georgia, Federal Prison, but had 
been at the CCA Immigration Detention Facility, San Diego, in 2003.  
 recalled hearing ABDULLAH stating to BLACK that he (ABDULLAH) 
had given the two hijackers a ride from San Diego to Los Angeles [Note: 
Investigation has determined that on 06/09/2000, ABDULLAH drove AL -HAZMI 
and AL-MIHDHAR to Los Angeles where they spent the ni ght before AL -MIHDHAR 
departed the United States the next day from Los Angeles International 
Airport].   did not recall any other discussions with either 
ABDULLAH or BLACK regarding the hijackers or terrorism -related matters. 
 The interview of therefore did not corroborate any of the 
information provided by either BLACK or .  
 
  In order to determine the validity of information provided 
by BLACK and , the PENTTBOM Team is providing additional information 
and is also requesting that additional investigation be conducted by 
FBI San Diego.   
 
  While both BLACK and independently advised that 
ABDULLAH had prior knowledge of the 09/11/2001 terrorist attacks, the 
details of their individual accounts appear to have considerable 
differences; specifically, the accounts of BLACK and differ in 
regards to the initial meeting between ABDULLAH and the hijackers and 
in regards to the time at which ABDULLAH learned of the terrorist plot.  
 
Initial Meeting Between ABDULLAH and the Hijacker s 
 
  According to BLACK, ABDULLAH had explained that he 
initially had met the hijackers at a mosque in San Diego in 2000.  According 
to , however, ABDULLAH stated that he was contacted and given 
instructions to pick up the hijackers at  Los Angeles International Airport 
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EO14040-000853
  
 
To:  Counterintelligence  From:   New York  
Re:    , 07/16/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 (LAX) (ABDULLAH did not say how he had been contacted or by whom).  ABDULLAH 
told that he had picked up the hijackers in Los Angeles (not known 
if from LAX) and drove them to his apartment in San Diego.  
 
  Previou s investigation determined that AL -HAZMI and 
AL-MIHDHAR arrived in the United States at LAX on 01/15/2000.  On 
approximately 02/01/2000, AL -HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR met OMAR AL -BAYOUMI 
and ISAMU DYSON at the Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant in Los Angeles. 
 By 02/04/2000, AL -HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR had traveled to San Diego (means 
of transportation unknown) and signed an apartment lease at the Parkwood 
Apartments with the assistance of AL -BAYOUMI.  To date, investigation 
has not found any contact between ABDULLAH and AL-HAZMI and/or AL -MIHDHAR 
prior to their arrival in San Diego in 02/2000.  
 
Time at Which Abdullah Learned of the Terrorist Plot  
 
  According to BLACK, ABDULLAH became aware of the 
hijackers' intention to carry out an attack after close daily contac t 
with them.  ABDULLAH told BLACK that he first learned of the plot during 
dinner at a restaurant in San Diego with the two hijackers and a fourth 
unidentified individual.  BLACK further advised that the hijackers had 
invited ABDULLAH to join them on the a irplane and participate in the 
attack.  BLACK advised that ABDULLAH knew that the attack would consist 
of an airplane flying into a building, but ABDULLAH did not know which 
building.  In a follow -up interview, BLACK stated that ABDULLAH made 
the statement  that he (ABDULLAH) knew there was going to be an attack 
on the United States three weeks before the attacks occurred. According 
to , however, ABDULLAH had stated that he was informed of the 09/11/2001 
terrorist attack by the advance contact he receive d prior to the hijackers' 
arrival in Los Angeles.  ABDULLAH was told at that time that the two 
hijackers were coming to the United States to conduct the attack.  Again, 
advised that ABDULLAH did not provide any further information about 
this advance c ontact. 
 
Approximate Date of Dinner And The Unidentified Individual  
 
  BLACK advised that during the same dinner, the hijackers 
wanted ABDULLAH to take over the remainder of th eir apartment lease.  
ABDULLAH advised BLACK that OMAR BAKARBASHAT had moved into the apartment. 
 Investigation has determined that AL -HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR appear to 
have vacated their apartment at the Parkwood Apartments in 05/2000, prior 
to the expiratio n of the lease.  Additionally, when interviewed by the 
FBI, BAKARBASHAT advised that he had entered into an agreement with 
AL-HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR to reside in their apartment for approximately 
one month until the end of the lease, during which time he pai d them 
half of the rent.   
 
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EO14040-000854
EO14040-000855
  
 
To:  Counterintelligence  From:   New York  
Re:    , 07/16/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
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EO14040-000856
  
 
To:  Counterintelligence  From:   New York  
Re:    , 07/16/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTE RRORISM 
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  For information.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Action)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  FBI San Diego is requested to conduct another polygraph 
examination of ELLSWORTH ELMER BLACK, specifically addressing his 
statements that MOHDAR ABDULLAH had prior knowledge of the 09/11/2001 
terrorist attacks.  FBI San Diego is also requested to coor dinate with 
the PENTTBOM Team prior to the polygraph examination in order to prepare 
relevant questions.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Action)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  FBI San Diego is requested to conduct a polygraph 
examination of  specifically addressing his statements 
that MOHDAR ABDULLAH had prior knowledge of the 09/11/2001 terrorist 
attacks.  FBI San Diego is also requested to coordinate with the PENTTBOM 
Team prior to the polygraph examination in order to prepare relevant 
questions. 
 
 
Set Lead 4:  (Action)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  FBI San Diego is requested to determine the cell 
assignments of ELLSWORTH ELMER BLACK, , 
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EO14040-000857
  
 
To:  Counterintelligence  From:   New York  
Re:    , 07/16/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  and MOHDAR ABDULLAH while incarcerated at the CCA Immigration 
Detention Facility in 2003.  
 
 
 
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EO14040-000858
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  09/20/2004  
 
To: New York  Attn:   
San Diego    
  
From:  New York  
          PENTTBOM Investigative Team, FBIHQ  
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title: PENTTBOM  
MC 182 
 
MIHDAR MOHAMMED ALMIHDAR ZAID,  
aka MOHDAR ABDULLAH            
                
 
Synopsis:  To request  concurrence for travel to San Diego Division.  
 
Reference:  
 
Details:  In response to FBI San Diego's request to form a working group 
(reference ), NYO/PENTTBOM Team SA  
 will travel to San Diego on 09/22/2004 to attend a meeting with 
FBI San Diego and FBI Los Angeles on 09/23/2004.  During the meeting, 
those present will discuss the continued coordination and review of all 
San Diego - and Los Angeles -related Penttbom information for lead purposes.  
 
The NYO/PENTTBOM Team t herefore respectfully requests  San 
Diego concurrence for travel into the San Diego Division from 09/22/2004 
to 09/24/2004.   
 
 
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EO14040-000859
To:  Baltimore  From:   New York  
Re:  , 09/20/2004  
 
 
 
 
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LEAD(s): 
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK  
 
For information.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Action)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
Grant  concurrence for travel into San Diego Division from 
09/22/2004 to 09/24/2004 by NYO/PENTTBOM Team SA . 
 
 
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EO14040-000860
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  09/21/2004  
 
To: New York  Attn:   
  
From:  San Diego  
           
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:   
  
 
Title:   PENTTBOM  
MC 182 
 
MIDHAR MOHAMMAD ALMIHDAR ZAID,  
aka MOHDAR ABDULLAH  
 
Synopsis:   San Diego concurs with travel of SA  
 to San Diego Division.  covered.  
 
 
 
 
Reference:    
 
Details:    San Diego concurs with travel of SA  
 to San Diego Division, as requested in referenced EC.  
 
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EO14040-000861
  
 
To:  New York  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 09/21/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK,  NY  
 
  Read and clear. covered in San Diego, CA.  
 
 
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EO14040-000862
EO14040-000863
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 11/04/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 and ABDULLAH had been inmates together at the Detention Facility for 
approximately two years.  According to BLACK, ABDULLAH and his fellow 
inmate SAMIR ABDOUN had independently stated that ABDULLAH had learned 
of the intentions of tw o of the 09/11/2001 hijackers (known to be NAWAF 
AL-HAZMI and KHALID AL -MIHDHAR) after becoming associated with them in 
San Diego.  
 
  Based on BLACK's statements, inmate  
was also interviewed (reference ). had also 
been detained at the Detention Facility during the same time period.  
According to , ABDULLAH stated that he had been contacted and told 
that the two hijackers were arriving in the United States to conduct 
a terrorist attack.  ABDULLAH reporte dly informed  that he had been 
instructed to pick up the hijackers in Los Angeles; ABDULLAH then drove 
them to San Diego.  
 
  On 05/14/2004, BLACK voluntarily submitted to a polygraph 
examination (reference ).  The examination 
included two relevant questions:  (1) Is your story false, that MOHDAR 
ABDULLAH told you he was connected with the 9/11 hijackers?; and (2) 
Are you misleading the FBI about MOHDAR ABDULLAH telling you he was involved 
with the 9/11 hijackers?  BLACK answere d "no" to both relevant questions; 
the results of the polygraph examination were deemed inconclusive.  As 
investigation has determined that ABDULLAH was in fact associated with 
AL-HAZMI and AL -MIHDHAR, the relevant questions of the polygraph 
examination ar e not specific in addressing the issue of ABDULLAH's prior 
knowledge of the 09/11/2001 terrorist attacks.  
 
  Due to the fact that BLACK has since been released from 
the Detention Facility and believed to currently be residing in the Los 
Angeles Division , the PENTTBOM Team has requested Los Angeles locate 
BLACK and conduct another polygraph examination (reference  
).  This examination should specifically address BLACK's prior 
statement that ABDULLAH had prior knowledge of the 09/11/ 2001 terrorist 
attacks.  The PENTTBOM team has specifically asked that the following 
questions be addressed:  
 
1.)  Did MOHDAR ABDULLAH tell you that he knew before 
09/11/2001 that there was going to be a terrorist attack on the United 
States? 
2.)  Did MOHDAR ABDULLAH tell you that he knew the attack would 
consist of an airplane flying into a building?  
 
3.)  Did MOHDAR ABDULLAH tell you that the hijackers had 
invited him to join them on the airplane and participate in the terrorist 
attack. 
 
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EO14040-000864
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 11/04/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   Los Angeles anticipates BLACK will be arriving at the 
Federal Building located at 300 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, 
California on 11/15/2004 at 10 a.m.  Upon arrival, Los Angeles will 
request BLACK voluntarily submit to another polygraph examination . 
 
 
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EO14040-000865
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 11/04/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT PENTTBOM TEAM  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Action)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
 
AT LOS ANGELES  
 
  Writer requests that a polygraph examiner be made 
available to conduct examination on 11/15/2004.  Writer also requests 
the polygraph examiner contact writer as soon as possible to discuss 
interview.  
 
 
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO  
 
  Read and clear.  
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EO14040-000866
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   Routine                       Date:  12/03/2004  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
New York  Attn: 
San Diego  Attn: 
  
From:  Sacramento  
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:      
 
Title:    MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID,  
AKA MOHDAR MOHA MED ABDULLAH  
 
 
 
 
 
Synopsis:    To enclose polygraph report in captioned matter.  
 
Enclosure(s):    Enclosed for San Diego is the original and 
one copy of FD -498 "Polygraph Report" regarding the attempted 
examination of  dated 11/18/2004.  Also 
enclosed is an FD -340 containing an FD -497, FD-328, and FD -395 
obtained in connection w ith this examination.  Enclosed for 
Counterterrorism and New York are two copies of the same  
FD-498. 
 
Details:     On 11/18/2004, a polygraph examination was 
attempted on .  The  enclosed reports detail the results of 
the examination.   
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EO14040-000867
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Sacramento  
Re: , 12/03/2004  
 
 
  
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  For information.  
 
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  For information.  
 
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK  
 
  For information.  
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000868
EO14040-000869
EO14040-000870
EO14040-000871
EO14040-000872
EO14040-000873
EO14040-000874
EO14040-000875
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re: , 05/17/2005   
 
   
 
  
  For your information.  
 
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)   
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
  For your information.  
 
 
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EO14040-000876
EO14040-000877
To:  Counter Terroris m  From:   San Diego  
Re:   09/18/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2 was relatively sure that this apartme nt building was on Mount Ada Road, 
in the 
Clairemont Mesa area of San Diego, California.  
 
When questioned by SA could not remember 
the exact address of the deliveries. did not recognize photographs 
of the possible hijackers and he did not remember exact names on the 
packages.  
 
San Diego information indicates that possible suspect Omar 
Al-Bayoumi lived at Mount Ada Road Apartment number , San Diego, 
California, from 1998 until June 2000.  Also, hijacking suspect Khalid 
M. A. Almihdhar was believed to have lived at Mount Ada Road Apartment 
number , San Diego, California, from February to May 2000.  
 
SA  and reviewed archived delivery files from 
for the above mentioned name s and addresses from April 2001 
to June 2001 with negative results.  
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EO14040-000878
EO14040-000879
EO14040-000880
 
EO14040-000881
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  01/14/2002  
 
To: Counterterriorism  Attn: 
New York    
San Diego   
  
From:  San Diego   
         
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB;  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  Submission of Form Omar Ahmed Al -Bayoumi.  
 
Enclosure(s):  One copy of a Form regarding Omar Ahmed Al -Bayoumi, 
dated September 29, 2001.  
 
Details:  On September 28 and 29, 2001, telcall from Special Agent
, San Diego Division to , Washington, 
National Central Bureau, United States Department of Justice, Washington, 
D.C. telephone number , facsimile number , 
 
 
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EO14040-000882
To:  Counterterriorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 01/14/2002  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
For whatever action deemed appropriate.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Adm)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO  
 
Serialize into file.  
 
 
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EO14040-000883
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  12/13/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services   
New York   
  
From:  Washington Field   
           
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:    
 
Title: PENTTBOMB;  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  Status report of investigation involving
in connection wit h PENTTBOMB.  
 
Reference:  
 
Enclosure(s):  Enclosed is one (1) copy of the Affidavit in Support 
of Material Witn ess Warrant which is under seal.  
 
Details:  Investigation conducted by FBI Newark concerning the terrorist 
acts of September 11, 2001 indicates is a known associate of 
two of the American Airlines (AA) Flight 77 hijackers, and had si gnificant 
contact with them in the Northern Virginia area.  In addition,  
became acquainted with Eyad Alrababah who is currently in custody in 
 as a material witness concerning 
the captioned investigation.  is known to have assisted Hani 
Hanjour and Nawaf Alhazmi, two of the AA Flight 77 hijackers.  
 
On 11/19/01, the United States District Court (USDC) for the 
EDVA issued a warrant authorizing the arrest of  
as a material witness in concerning the 
captioned investigation.  On 12/03/01, the Unite d States Marshals Service 
transported from the Hudson County Jail in Kearny, New Jersey 
to the EDVA.  
 
On 12/04/01 and 12/06/01, appeared for his initial 
appearance and detention hearing, respectively, in the  
 before the Honorable  United States Magistrate 
Judge.  During these hearings was appointed an attorney and 
ordered detained with a status hearing scheduled for 01/15/02.  
 
 
  
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EO14040-000884
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Washington Field  
Re:  12/13/2001  
 
 
 
 
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LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000885
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  03/05/2002  
 
To: Newark Attn: 
     New York  Attn:  
CounterTerrorism           Attn:  
 
From:  Washington Field   
         
          Contact:    
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #: 
 
Title: Major Case #182;  
PENTTBOM;  
 
Synopsis:  To request that SA  travel to Washington Field 
in order to participate in the interview of
relative to his interaction with subject Eyad M. Alrababah.  
 
 
Details:  Alrababah was originally identified through WFO DMV searches 
relative to addresses used by PENTTBOM hijack subjects to fraudulently 
obtain Virginia identification cards and driver's licenses.  DMV searches 
and analysis determined that one Omar Tawfiq Alfau ru's address found 
on his Va. non -driver's ID was , Falls Church, Va.; 
the same address used by four of the hijackers, including Hani Hanjour. 
 Alrababah was determined to have been the signatory on Virginia DMV 
documents used to fraudule ntly certify that Alfauru was a Virginia 
resident at that address.  Alrababah was also determined to have assisted 
as many as fifty illegal aliens obtain false Virginia driver's licenses 
and/or IDs.,  
 
Va. DMV investigators advised that Alrababah was well -known 
to them to be involved in the illegal business of transporting illegal 
aliens from New Jersey and other states to Virginia for the purpose of 
fraudulently obtaining IDs for a fee.   
Alrababah eventually voluntarily presented himself to FBI 
agents in New Haven Division, and during a series of lengthy  interviews 
admitted to having an association with PENTTBOM subjects Hani Hanjour 
and Nawaf Alhazmi, to in clude explaining the Va. DMV process to them. 
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EO14040-000886
To:  Newark  From:   Washington Field  
Re:   02/28/2002  
 
 
 
 
 2 Alrababah also admitted to helping them obtain an apartment in Virginia, 
which has been located and residents interviewed (investigation 
continuing).          
 
 Alrababah's information relative to the hijackers has 
been extensive, however he has apparently not been forthcoming about 
key points in his relationship with them.  
 
is also incarcerated in the Eas tern District 
of Virginia on unrelated charges, and has had regular contact with 
Alrababah. has advised his attorney that he would be willing to 
provide information regarding statements made by Alrababah relative to 
his dealings with the hijackers, and most significantly, regarding 
Alrababah's  , who is also incarcerated 
and has also been interviewed regarding his contact with several of the 
hijackers.  Alrababah has claimed that he has not provided 
the FBI wit h a full accounting of his dealings with the hijackers, and 
that he believes that  was instrumental in arranging for Alrababah 
to meet the hijackers at the local Mosque in  Va.   
 
SA  has participated in interviews of both subj ects 
Alrababah and , and possesses investigative knowledge and 
documents necessary for proper interviewing of relative to subjects 
Alrababah and .   
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EO14040-000887
To:  Newark  From:   Washington Field  
Re:   02/28/2002  
 
 
 
 
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LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
NEWARK 
 
AT WEST PATERSON, N.J.  
 
is requested to concur with the travel of SA  
to Alexandria the week of March 11, 2002.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
COUNTER TERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000888
EO14040-000889
FD 302a (Rev. 10 6 95)
Continuation of  FD 302 of , On , Page 09/28/2001 2
from Saudi Arabia and typically stay at Shaikh's home for a few months
before moving on.    explained that it would not be suprising to
find that some of these young men were not actually from Saudi Arabia,
but just claimed to be because Saudi Arabians are perceived to be of a
higher social class than persons of other ethnic extractions within the
Islamic community in San Diego, California.
     was shown photographs of the following persons:
     Nawaf M. Alhazmi              Salem Alhazmi
     Khalid M A Almihdhar          Hani H Hanjour
     Majed Masha'An Moqed          Abdul Aziz Al Omari
     Wail M Al Shehri              Waleed M Al Shehri
     Mohammed Atta                 Satam M A Al Suqami
     Hamza Saleh Alghamdi          Marwan Al-Shehhi
     Mohald M Alshehri             Ahmed Alghamdi
     Fayez Ahmed                   Saeed Alghamdi
     Ahmed Alhaznawi               Ahmed Abdullah Alnami
     Ziad Samir Jarrah             Omar Ahmed Albayoumi
     Omar Bakarbashat              Hashim Mohsen Alattas
                      
     Ramez Tawfik Noaman           
            Mohdar Abdullah
     Upon viewing the photograph of Nawaf M Alhazmi,  identified
the photograph as that of Nawaf last name unknown (LNU). 
indicated that when he had seen him, Nawaf LNU, had a moustache as was
depicted in one of the pictures of Nawaf M Alhazmi.  described
Nawaf LNU as a short, thin male who rented a room from Shaikh for
approximately four months. Nawaf LNU claimed to be a Saudi Arabian,
rarely spoke to anyone and appeared to  to be depressed. Nawaf
LNU paid no attention to women and told  that he did not have a
wife or girlfriend. On many occasions, Nawaf LNU asked  if 
could find him a wife. Nawaf also specified that he desired a Christian
wife because it would be a greater blessing to convert her to Islam.
      did not know if Nawaf LNU was employed while staying with
Shaikh and further, had no idea how Nawaf LNU was financially
supported. With the exception of Shaikh,  was not aware of any
other friends or contacts of Nawaf LNU.  indicated that another
male of possible middle eastern extraction lived with Shaikh while
Nawaf LNU resided there.  indicated that it was possibly the
person depicted in the photograph of Khalid M A Almihdhar. While 
thought that it was possible that Khalid M A Almihdhar may also have
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also rented a room from Shaikh,  could provide no further
information in regard to the person pictured.
      indicated that the person depicted in the photograph of
Hani H Hanjour may possibly have attended services held at the mosque
near Balboa Avenue and the 805 freeway in San Diego, California, but
 could offer no further information in regard to the person's
activities. Upon viewing the photograph of Ramez Tawfik Noaman, 
indicated that the person pictured looked familiar and may be a person
who attends the mosque at Balboa Avenue and the 805 freeway in San
Diego, California, or may have been seen by  at the residence of
Shaikh.  also indicated that he might have seen those persons
depicted in photopgraphs of Omar Bakarbashat and Hashim Mohsen Alattas
at the same mosque.
      identified the photograph of Omar Ahmed Albayoumi as that
of Omar Albayoumi.  explained that he first met  Albayoumi about
two years ago at the mosque located near Balboa Avenue and the 805
freeway in San Diego, California. thought that Albayoumi may
possibly be of Egyptian extraction but moved to Jeddeh, Saudi Arabia,
prior to arrival in the United States.  described Albayoumi as an
outgoing and gregarious person who is known to many people in San
Diego's Islamic community.  has been a guest at Albayoumi's home
for dinner and described the home as an apartment in a building south
of Balboa Avenue near a Burger King restaurant approximately one half
mile west of the mosque near the 805 freeway in San Diego, California.
Albayoumi is about 43 years old and has a wife and four children. Two
of the children are male and two are female.  indicated that
Albayoumi was supposedly employed by a consulting firm in La Jolla,
California, but could not identify the firm, the nature of the
consulting done or the exact location of its offices. 
      was frequently asked by Albayoumi to do favors for
Albayoumi. These would include translation of English language
documents and assistance of Albayoumi with other tasks that required an
in-depth knowledge of the English language.  thought that it was
unlikely that Albayoumi was an Imam, and that Albayoumi appeared to be
deceptive in conversations that  had with him.  Because of this
perceived deception, did not trust Albayoumi, who  further
described as lacking in formal education and lacking in intellectual
capability.
     Albayoumi never missed a prayer service at the mosque, and
frequented the Al Madinah mosque in El Cajon, California, where
Albayoumi maintained an office in an upstairs space.  was told by
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Albayoumi that Albayoumi was raising money for the Al Madinah mosque to
help make repairs to the facility's roof. It is  understanding
that Albayoumi was asked to leave this position at the Al Madinah
mosque because of irregularities discovered in regard to his collection
and distribution of funds.
      explained that Albayoumi was, at one time, well known at
the mosque near Balboa Avenue and the 805 freeway in San Diego,
California, and was frequently surrounded by males in their twenties
who knew and respected him there. Albayoumi's popularity began to wane
after time passed and his work at the Al Madinah mosque ceased.
Albayoumi also made claims that he would assist visiting Islamic
students, but his assistance never seemed to materialize, and once
again, he lost stature in the Islamic community. Eight months ago,
Albayoumi told  that he planned to move to the United Kingdom.
 thought that Albayoumi's loss of popularity and loss of a
position of respect at the mosque may have been what caused Albayoumi
to make this move.                
                               
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and his wife,  were re-
contacted at their residence located at  San
Diego, California, by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI).  The purpose was to display additional photographs
to the  and ask them additional questions.
The  were shown photographs (with license plate
covered) of the navy blue colored, 1988 Toyota Corolla sedan, bearing
California license plate number ,  had sold to a Saudi
student.  confirmed that the vehicle depicted in the color
photograph was the same vehicle he sold to ALMIHDHAR.  He further
stated that the body of the vehicle was in good condition without body,
paint or rust damage at the time of sale.  He also confirmed that the
wheel covers were the same as those he remembered being affixed to the
Corolla at the time he sold it to the Saudi student.
A set of color photographs depicting twenty-nine separate
individuals was displayed to the .   looked at each of
the photographs within the booklet and stated that he was confident
that he recognized three of those depicted.  
The first photograph  stated that he recognized was
that of Subject 1.  Although he did not recall his name for certain; he
stated that it was definitely one of the two Saudi men he had dealt
with during the sale of the Corolla.  This photograph was that of Nawaf
ALHAZMI. 
 identified the photograph of Subject 3 as being the
friend of Subject 1 and was the individual that purchased the Corolla
sedan from him.  He further recalled that Subject 3 was the one he had
known by the name "KHALID".  This photograph was that of Khalid
ALMIHDHAR.
 repeated his earlier statement that he sold the
Corolla to KHALID for approximately $2300 to $2400 cash.  When asked if
he knew of any banks where the two men might have held accounts;
 stated that he did not have any knowledge where they banked.
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The only other photograph that  recognized was that
of Subject #20.  He identified this individual as being OMAR (last name
not recalled), a frequent worshiper at his mosque (the Islamic Center
of San Diego, aka the Abu Bakr Mosque.)  This photograph was that of
OMAR AHMED ALBAYOUMI. 
 added that he knew this Saudi as both "OMAR" and
"ABU EMAD".  He explained that the word "ABU" means "father of..." in
Arabic and that it is customary in the Islamic culture for a man to
take on the additional name title following the birth of a first son. 
The name ABU EMAD indicated that OMAR was the father of a son named
EMAD. 
 indicated the belief that OMAR was a Saudi who was
an employee of the Saudi government although he did not have any idea
in what capacity he was employed.  He also thought that OMAR was in the
United States to study English although he did not remember how he had
come to believe this as fact.   
The only personal information he knew was that OMAR was
married and had three children.  OMAR had two sons (approximately ten
and six years of age) and a daughter (who he thought was ten or eleven
years old.)  
 stated that OMAR moved from the United States
approximately a year ago to return to Saudi Arabia.  He advised that
OMAR was back in San Diego for a visit about six months ago.  When
asked how long OMAR was in San Diego,  stated that he could not
remember how many times he had seen OMAR at the mosque during this
visit nor did he have any way of determining how long he was in San
Diego.       
 stated a belief that OMAR knew the two Saudi men
that had bought the Corolla from him but did not know the nature and
extent of their association.  He indicated that people from the same
country often socialize more with each other than they do with others. 
He stated that as an example of that, it is somewhat more difficult for
Arabs to understand his Arabic inasmuch he and his fellow Moroccans
speak a dialect different from that spoken by most other Arabic
speakers.  Because of this, the mixing between the two groups is
somewhat less likely in view of this slight difference. 
 
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Investigation on at 
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency;  
it and its contents are  not to be distributed outside your agency.
02/23-25/2004
SA  
NYPD Det.   
03/01/2004  
FAHAD AL-THUMAIRY, Saudi Arabian, date of birth , was 
interviewed by Dietrich L. Snell and Raj De of the National Commission on 
Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Present during the first interview 
on 02/23-24/2004 were
and an Arabic translator  from another government agency.  Present during 
the second interview on 02/24 -25/2004 were
and , and SA  
who provided Arabic translation when necessary.  
Areas discussed during the interview included AL -THUMAIRY's 
employment with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Islamic Affairs, his work 
at the Saudi Arabian Consulate and at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles, 
his time in the United States, travel, and associates.  AL-THUMAIRY returned 
late on the night of 02/25/2004 to provide additional information regarding 
individuals with whom he had contact in Los Angeles.   
A detailed report of the interviews was prepared by Snell and 
De. 
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To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/28/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 intelligence and leads are developed.  San Diego welcomes comment 
on the above working group proposal.  
 
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To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 07/28/2004  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Action)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  PENTTBOM Team is requested to provide approval and 
coordination for the San Diego working group.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Action)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
   is requested to provide approval, and 
coordination for the San Diego working gro up.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Action)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
 
AT LOS ANGELES, CA  
 
  Los Angeles is requested to identify POCs for 
assistance to San Diego working group.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Action)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
  New York is requested to identify a POC for San Diego 
working group.  
 
 
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EO14040-000902
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
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Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  05/18/2005  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn:  PENTTBOM TEAM  
Los Angeles        
  
From:  Los Angeles  
           
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title: PENTTBOM  
 
PENTTBOM LEADS AND RELATED INVESTIGATIONS  
 
Synopsis:  To provide results of database check.  
 
Details:  On 04/20/2005 , writer queried a database that would provide 
whether any of the below listed persons rented an apartment in the Los 
Angeles area during the time period of 12/1999 -01/2000.  On 05/09/2005 
writer received negative results.  
 
Fahad ALTHUMAIRY (variances on t he first name of Fahd -variances on the 
last name AL -THUMAIRY or THUMAIRY)  
DOB: 
SSN: 
 
Omar Ahmed ALBAYOUMI (variances on the last name of AL -BAYOUMI 
and BAYOUMI -aka's on the first name of Abu Imad, Ab u Emad, Imad, 
Emad) 
DOB:   
Mohdar Mohammed ABDULLAH aka Mihdar Mohammed Al Mihdar ZAID  DOB: 
SSN: 
Khalid ALMIHDAR (variances on the first name of Khaled, variances on the last name of AL -MIHDAR, ALMIDHAR, AL -MIDHAR) 
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Re:  , 05/18/2005  
 
 
DOB: 
 
Nawaf ALHAZMI aka Nawaf AL -HAZMI 
DOB: 
SSN: 
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 To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 05/18/2005  
 
 
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT PENTTBOM TEAM  
 
For information only.  
 
 
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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06/20/2005 Los Alamitos, CA  
 
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06/24/2005  
 
 date of birth,  
California Driver's license (CDL), , was interviewed.  After being 
advised of the identities of the interviewing agents and the nature of the 
interview,  provided the following  information:  
 
 Adam Intelligent Travel and Tours,
 Los Alamitos, CA, 90220, telephone number  
advised that he sells tickets to many individuals from Saudi Arabia 
who reside in Los Angeles, Orange County and in San Diego.  He did not 
recognize the name Omar Al - Bayoumi (Al -Bayoumi) who may have contacted 
in early 2000 to purchase tickets.   advised that he would 
check his records to determine if he ever sold tickets to Al -Bayoumi. 
 
 was shown a CDL photograph of Al -Bayoumi and indicated 
that he did not recognize the individual depicted in the photograph.  
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(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
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Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  08/10/2005  
 
To: Counterterrorism   Attn:  
New York   Attn:   
  PENTTBOM Investigative Team  
  
From:  Counterterrorism  
           
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:    
 
Case ID #:  
 
 
 
Title:     
 
    
Synopsis:    Response to  lead 
requesting to locate and conduct a threat assessment of AMAR AHMED 
LBAYOUMI, DOB: , who appears in the  
 and the  as 
having, or suspected of having, ties to an individual with a terrorism 
nexus. 
 
    
 
Reference:   
  
 
Details:   OMAR AYHMED MUSTAFA AL -BAYOUMI, A.K.A. AMAR AHMED LBAYOUMI, 
DOB: , is currently a main subject in the pending  
investigation, titled PENTTBOM; MC 182; for possible involveme nt with 
a terrorist organization.   
 
 In the referenced communication,  
  identified AMAR AHMED LBAYOUMI, who is the same individual as 
OMAR AYHMED MUSTAFA AL -BAYOUMI, referenced in  
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To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Counterterrorism  
Re:    , 08/10/2005  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORI SM 
 
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.  
 
  :  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK  
 
 PENTTBOM Investigative Team:  For information.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000909
  
 
To:  New York  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 04/18/2006  
 
 
 
 
   
 
    met Al Attas in 1999 while assisting 
international students dealing with administrative issues, such 
as obtaining insurance.   was also the property manager at 
, San Diego, California during the time Al Attas 
was a tenant.   described Al Attas as a "computer geek."  
Apparently, Al Attas had a computer in both English and Arabic. 
 Al Attas was employed at a pager shop on Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 
San Dieg o, CA.  According to , the pager shop is no longer 
in business.   
 
According to , Al Attas' best friend while in San 
Diego was .   believes  to be a 
national from .   always seemed to have a lot of mone y. 
  has not kept in touch with , but indicated he still 
may be in the San Diego area.                
 
Al Attas had a by the name of . 
  and Al Attas dated for approximately 3 years.   
believes that  is cu rrently married to an individual by 
the name of .   and  had a falling out a few 
years ago and no longer maintain a friendship.   does believe 
that  still resides in San Diego, California.      
 
 recalled Al Attas having  left the United States 
approximately 6 months after the expiration of his visa.  Al Attas 
left the United States with Khalid Al Yassi (ph).   was aware 
that Al Attas' planned to leave the United States approximately 
three months prior to his departur e.  Prior to Al Attas's 
departure in February 2001, he introduced Nawaf and Khalid 
(believed to be September 11, 2001 hijackers Nawaf -Al-Hazmi and 
Khalid-Al-Midhar) to .  Nawaf and Khalid came to 's 
residence with AL Attas.  Al Attas arranged wit h , that when 
he departed the United States, Khalid and Nawaf would move into 
his (Al Attas) apartment.   believes that Khalid and Nawaf 
resided in Al Attas's old apartment for less than one month.   
  
 recalled Khalid asking  to help h im learn 
English.   never provided Khalid with English lessons.  
 also recalls having seen Nawaf on three or four occasions. 
  believes the last time he saw Nawaf was around the summer 
of 2001.  On that occasion,  believes that Nawaf wa s looking 
to speak with  .   
 
(Writers Comment : Based on previous investigation, it 
is believed that  was mistaken when he stated that Al Attas 
departed in February 2001 and that he meant 2000.  Based on 
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To:  New York  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 04/18/2006  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 conversations with othe r Agents, Al Attas left the United States 
in February 2000 as opposed to 2001).  
 
 indicated that he is still in email contact with 
Al Yassi.  Al Yassi currently resides in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. 
 Al Yassi has told  that he is no longer in contact with 
Al Attas.   stated that his last contact with Al Attas was 
in 2003 when he received an email from him.  The email had an 
attachment which was a photo of Al Attas in Saudi Arabian dress 
attire.  In the email, Al Attas wrote that he was currently 
residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   has attempt to contact 
Al Attas at his email address however, the email messages have 
been returned as "undeliverable."       
 
Recently,  spoke with  , a reporter with 
the Los Angeles Times.   contacted  to obtain information 
on an article he is writing concerning the attacks on September 
11, 2001.  According to ,  received a telephone call 
from Al Attas on September 10, 2001.  During that call, Al Attas 
advised  that he was in New York, New York.   had no 
first hand information confirming that Al Attas was in the United 
States in September 2001.  Also,  learned form that 
Al Attas' brother Housien Al Attas lived with Zacarias Moussaoui. 
  
 
(Writer Comment :  Conversation with SA
confirmed that Al Attas's brother's name is Housien Al Attas 
however, it is not the same Housien Al Attas who resided with 
Zacarias Moussaoui. )           
 
SA  showed  a photo spread containing 14 
photographs.   recognized the individual depicted in photo 
number 2 (Omar Al -Bayoumi), but could not recall his name.   
remembers seeing this individual in the presence of Al Attas.   
 immediately identified photo number 12 as Al Attas and photo 
number 13 as .   did not recognize any of the other 
photos on the spread.   was also shown a booking photo and 
California drivers license photo of Mohdar Abdullah.   did 
not recognize either of these photos.         
 
 
 
 
 
 
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To:  New York  From:   San Diego  
Re:    , 04/18/2006  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
     NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
  Read and Clear.  
 
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EO14040-000912
(Rev. 01 -31-2003)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  07/18/2007  
 
To: Attn:   
 
Counterterrorism  Attn: 
New York  Attn: 
San Diego  Attn: 
  
From:  Los Angeles  
          
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:  
 
 
 
 
Title:   PENTTBOM LEADS AND RELATED INVESTIGATION  
 
Synopsis:    To request Laboratory Services in support of the 
06/10/2000 LAX UNSUB investigation.  
 
 
Reference:   
   
 
Details:  Per  in 03/21/2006, the FBI 
Laboratory provided an 
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To:  Laboratory  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    , 07/18/2007  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 analysis of the 06/10/2000 Los Angeles Inte rnational Airport (LAX) Video 
tape that contained images of 9/11 Hijackers Khalid Al -Mihdhar and Nawaf 
Al-Hazmi as well as San Diego Subject MOHDAR ABDULLAH and an unknown 
individual (UNSUB).  
 
 The FBI Laboratory
report stated that "due to insufficient details in the video images, 
no conclusion could be reached regarding the object or objects carried 
in the questioned individual's hand."  
 
 Per , FBIHQ/ requested 
to "conduct appropriate research on what type of video camera devices 
and/or cameras were available in 2000.  Specifically, what type of camera 
devices could be carried in the palm of your hand and the typ e of images 
that could be recorded.  
 
 Per telcal on 07/18/2007, between SA and FBI 
Laboratory, Los Angeles was notified that the 
may contain a database of captioned camera information 
and could conduct appropriate research on video camera equipment that 
may have been available in 2000.  
 
 Los Angeles requests that  
 provide an approximate number/type of video camera devices 
and/or cameras that were a vailable in 2000 to include what type of camera 
devices could be carried in the palm of one's hand and the type of images 
that could be recorded.  
 
 
 
 
 
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To:  Laboratory  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:   , 07/18/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Action)  
 
LABORATORY  
 
AT QUANTICO, VA  
 
: Provide 
an approximate number and type of video camera devices and cameras that 
were available in 2000 to include what type of camera devices could be 
carried in the palm of one's hand and the type of imag es that could be 
recorded.  
 
 
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
 : Read and clear.  
 
 
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000915
EO14040-000916
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      NEW YORK          AT NEW YORK, NY          Lead 
Control Number:          Assigned To "JFKRA" on 10/25/2001 at 10:15 
AM          CONTACT UAL TO OBTAIN ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING   
           CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION.  
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EO14040-000918
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      NEW YORK          AT NEW YORK, NY          Lead 
Control Number:          Assigned To "JFKRA" on 10/25/2001 at 10:15 
AM          CONTACT UAL TO OBTAIN ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING   
           CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION.  
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(Rev. 05 -01-2008)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  01/13/2011  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
 
Houston Attn: 
Los Angeles  Attn: 
Washington Field  Attn: 
  
From:  New York  
           
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title: PENTTBOM  
MAJOR CASE #182  
 
 
 
Synopsis:  To request Houston Division and Los Angeles Division attempt 
to locate and interview  regarding captioned matter.  
 
Reference:  
 
Details:  On January 11, 2001, Washington Field Office submitted 
referenced EC ( ). This EC advised 
in part that Washington Field Office believed that a person named  
, date of birth , may be identifiab le with an UNSUB 
in a Los Angeles Airport (LAX) security video. This airport security 
video, taken on June 10, 2000, depicts Khalid Almihdhar, Nawaf Alhazmi, 
and Mohdar Abdullah passing through a security checkpoint. (Khalid 
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To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 01/13/2011  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Almihdhar and Nawaf Alhazmi wer e hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 
77. Mohdar Abdullah was a friend of Almihdhar and Alhazmi.) On June 10, 
2000, Khalid Almihdhar departed the United States from Los Angeles, 
traveling through Frankfurt to Oman. A fourth person can be observed 
in the video at the security checkpoint. It is unclear whether or not 
this person (the UNSUB) is associated with Almihdhar, Alhazmi, and 
Abdullah. The UNSUB can be observed carrying something in his left hand. 
It is unclear what this item (or items) may be, a lthough there has been 
speculation that the item may be a video camera.  
 
A check of public source databases revealed possible recent 
addresses for  in Houston, Texas and San Jose, 
California. Houston and Los Angeles field offices are reque sted to attempt 
to locate and interview  and determine if  is identical 
to the UNSUB in the LAX security video.  
 
If it is determined that  is identical to the UNSUB 
in the LAX security video (video dated June 10, 2000), agents are req uested 
to determine if  knew, met, or associated with Almihdhar, Alhazmi, 
or Abdullah and the extent of any association. Agents are also requested 
to determine what was observed in the hand of the person in the security 
video. (Whether or not the it ems was a video camera or any other item.)  
 
 is further identified as having a date of 
birth of , Texas license number  Previous addresses:  
 
 
Houston, TX 77077  
 
,  
Newark, CA  
 
 
Santa Clara, CA  
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EO14040-000921
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 01/13/2011  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT  
 
For information.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Action)  
 
HOUSTON 
 
AT HOUSTON  
 
Locate and interview  and determine if  
is identical to the UNSUB in the LAX security video. If  is 
identifiable with the UNSUB, Houston is requested to determine if  
knew, met, or associated with Almihdhar, Alhazmi, or Abdullah and the 
extent of any association. If  is identif iable with the UNSUB, 
Houston is also requested to determine what was observed in the hand 
of the person in the security video.  
 
Public records revealed a possible address of  
as  Houston, Texas 77083. Possible telephone  numbers 
are: ; ; ; . 
 
Set Lead 3:  (Action)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
 
AT SAN JOSE, CA  
 
Locate and interview  and determine if  
is identical to the UNSUB in the LAX security video. If  is 
identifiable with the UNSUB, Los Angeles is requested to determine if 
 knew, met, or associated with Almihdhar, Alhazmi, or Abdullah 
and the extent of any association. If  is identifiable with the 
UNSUB, Los Angeles is also requested to determ ine what was observed in 
the hand of the person in the security video.  
 
Public records revealed a possible address of  
as  San Jose, California 95126.  
 
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EO14040-000922
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 01/13/2011  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Los Angeles is requested to forward copies of security video 
still-photos of the UNSUB in the LAX video to the Houston Division.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
WASHINGTON FIELD  
 
AT  
 
For information.  
 
 
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EO14040-000924
EO14040-000925
EO14040-000926
EO14040-000927
EO14040-000928
  
 
 
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.  It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.  
  
 
Should any questions arise, please contact Assistant Legal Attaché 
  The FBI appreciates the assistance of
in this important matter.  
 
                         Sincerely yours,  
 
 
                        
                         Legal Attaché  
                               
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EO14040-000929
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  03/27/2002  
 
To: Counterterrorism                    Attn: 
     
 LEGAT 
New York   
San Diego   
  
From:  El Paso  
         
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:
              
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
 
Synopsis:  Set lead for LEGAT , photos enclosed.  
 
Reference:
 
Administrative:  No surface copies of this communication will be sent 
to receiving offices except LEGAT   All original FD -302s. Inserts, 
1A envelopes or any other documentation related to this investigation 
will be maintained by El Paso until requested by New York.  Said 
documentation related to this lead consists of the following.  
 
1. 1A envelope containing copies of four photographs, one each 
of Yazeed Al -Sami, , Mohdar Abdullah and Omar 
Bakarbarshat.  
 
Enclosures:   Enclosed for are copi es of four photographs, one 
for each of above individuals.   
 
Details:  On 01/29/2002, ,,
, , Texas advised while residing in  San Diego, California 
he ( ) had attended serval meetings with approximately 15 Middle 
Eastern men.  At some of these meetings these Middle Eastern individuals 
advocated harm and retaliation towards the United States (U.S.).  In 
specific these men mentioned the bombing of bridges in San Diego, 
California and San Francisco, California.  believes some of 
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EO14040-000930
EO14040-000931
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   El Paso 
Re:  03/27/2002  
 
 
 
 
 3       SAN DIEGO  
 
 
          AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
    
 
AT 
 
1.  Contact at the  
  Display enclosed copies of 
photographs to in an effort that might identify the 
individual that attended the aforementioned meetings and was arrested 
by San Diego in connection with the 9/11 attacks.  
 
   
 
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EO14040-000932
(Rev. 10 -01-1999)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   IMMEDIATE                      Date:  07/03/2002  
 
To: San Diego  Attn: 
  
From:  New York   
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
 
Synopsis:  To return ten 1B items from CACI to San Diego for trial 
purposes.  
 
Enclosure(s):  Two boxes containing the following : 
 
Details:  Per request by AUSA , Southen District of 
California, the foll owing 1B items are being returned from CACI to San 
Diego for trial purposes in the matter of United States v. Mohdar Abdullah:  
 
 
   AUSA , Eastern District of Virginia approved the return 
of these items to San Diego on Monday, July 1, 2002.  
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EO14040-000933
To:  San Diego  From:   New York  
Re: , 07/03/2002  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000934
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  10/22/2002  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn:
New York   
Kansas City   
Los Angeles   
San Diego   
  
From:  New York   
          PENTTBOM
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOM;  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  To reschedule the meeting originally set for October 18, 
2002, to discuss issues which have arisen concerning the investigation 
of OMAR AL -BAYOUMI. The new meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 
6, 2002, at 10:30 A.M., in the  
 
Administrative:  Reference electronic mail dated 10/23/2002 from  
A/SSA to recipients.  
 
Details:  Based on several issues which have arisen during the past 
weeks in regards to the FBI's testimony before the Joint Intelligence 
Committee Inquiry ( JICI) relating to OMAR AL -BAYOUMI, has 
directed a meeting be set up at FBIHQ on Wednesday, November 6, 2002, 
at 10:30 A.M. for the PENTTBOM Team and all field offices which have 
been working on any aspect of the AL -BAYOUMI investigation. The mee ting 
will be held in Room , the   
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EO14040-000935
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  , 10/22/2002  
 
 
 
 
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The primary purpose of the meeting is to clarify the reporting, 
coordination and responsibility of investigative issues surrounding 
AL-BAYOUMI.  As with many investigations involving associates of the 
9/11/2001 hijackers, the PENTTBOM Team has been tasked with consolidating 
information from field investigations and providing it to FBI Executive 
Management and, when appropriate, 
and other government agenci es. 
 
This meeting will facilitate these needs as well as insure 
all investigate avenues are being appropriately covered by the FBI.  
 
For the information of recipients, should 
be utilized for official travel.  
 
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EO14040-000936
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:  10/22/2002  
 
 
 
 
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LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
Notify SA via electronic mail or by 
telephone (number ) of the names of the investigators who 
will be attending the meeting.  
 
 
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EO14040-000937
EO14040-000938
 
was asked about whether he was aware of any kickbacks 
paid by PCA or Dallah for contracts or procurements dur ing the time that 
he worked at PCA.  Initially,  stated that he would not know whether 
that happened, but then admitted that he was aware of such practices 
occurring there.  stated that it is a normal course of business 
and common practice in th e Middle East for kickbacks to be paid. 
stated that he was aware that money was regularly siphoned from PCA and 
diverted to upper management of PCA by manipulating invoices from 
subcontractors like Dallah AVCO Trans Arab (a joint venture formed betw een 
Dallah Al Baraka Investment and Development and AVCO Electronics).  These 
invoices would be covered or marked on the books as local procurement, 
i.e. services from the local economy which could not be traced.  
.   stated that 
this practice was common at PCA, Dallah and AVCO. stated that 
typically the contract which Dallah and AVCO had with PCA was for a term 
of three years.   estimated that Dallah and AVCO lost the contract 
around 1996.   
 
 also des cribed what would be considered ‘‘other 
allowances ’’ at PCA.   stated that it was basically providing a bonus 
or raise through the payment of monies to someone which would not be 
run through the payroll system.  stated that for example, an ‘‘other 
allowance ’’ could be covered in the books as reimbursement for temporary 
travel or a business trip.   
 
Subsequent to AVCO having the contract with PCA, a man named 
 an who was the of  
 (a Huntington Beach California company) was awarded the 
contract with PCA.  was not aware of the reason why the AVCO contract 
was terminated.   described as a wheeler and dealer.   
stated that there were three United States compa nies which were competing 
for the contract, and  and felt that a company by the name 
of AMMAR should have received the contract.  Instead, obtained 
the contract against their recommendations.   stated that
had a relationship w ith some of the upper management at PCA, specifically 
a man named (last name unknown).   stated that had to 
‘‘grease the hands ’’ at PCA to obtain the contract.   stated that 
was involved in the siphoning of monies from PCA and div erting 
portions of it to the upper management of PCA.   relayed an example 
 was asked whether he knew a man by the name of Omar 
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EO14040-000939
EO14040-000940
EO14040-000941
EO14040-000942
EO14040-000943
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      ALBUQUERQUE          AT ALBUQUERQUE, NM         
 Lead Control Number:           Assigned To  on 
12/03/2001 at 8:15 AM          INTERVIEW PER 
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EO14040-000949
EO14040-000950
EO14040-000951
EO14040-000952
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      COUNTERTERRORISM          AT WASHINGTON, DC     
       Lead Control Number:           Assigned To 
"COUNTERTERRORISM" on 10/01/2001 at 1:55 PM          ADD OSAMA BASSNAN TO
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EO14040-000954
LEAD :Set Lead 1:      INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES          AT WASHINGT ON, 
DC            Lead Control Number:            Assigned To 
"INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES" on 10/15/2001 at 5:50 PM          REQUEST
REVIEW THE ATTACHED 10  
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EO14040-000955
                    
 
 
 
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Reference Information Control Number  
 
      
         
 
 Information from Omar Bayoumi's  provided 
names of potential associates. An Excel spreadsheet was prepared and 
identifies sources of and names of individuals/companies
   
 
 All of the names reflected in the spreadsheet were searched 
through Automated Case Support (ACS)/Universal  
Index (UNI) and the Integrated Intelligence Information Application 
(IIIA). As is evidenced from the material attached, a great deal of 
information was obtained from both ACS/UNI and IIIA.  
 
Recommendation  
 
It is recommended that the information obtained be purused 
for pertinent information. At the time the determination is made as to 
the worth of the information, additional database searches can  be 
conducted.   
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EO14040-000956
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
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Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  02/07/2002  
 
To: Counterterrorism             Attn:
    Investigative Services             
    New York                           
    San Diego     
  
 
From:  San Diego   
         
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  was interviewed and identified three 
associates of the hijackers from the 9/11/01 attack. Additional 
interviews with are anticipated.  
 
Enclosures:  Enclosed for New York is one copy each of the  following 
FD 302s; 1) 11/9/01 interview of  2) 11/7/01 interview of 
 3) 1/15/02 interview of  
 
 
 
Details: (Reference  
On November 1, 2001, information was received from  
Con-Way Western Express Trucking (CWET), telephone  that 
two Middle Eastern Males (MEM) attempted to rent a truck. The MEMs were 
driving a Toyota with CA plate  was sus picious of the 
MEMs due to the fact that CWET is a trucking business and has a "no 
trespassing" sign prominently displayed outside the entrance to the parking 
lot.  
 
CA DMV records reflect that  dob  resides 
at  San Diego. An ACS check reveals a  
file, case agent listed as SA  
 
On 11/7/01, a canvass of local rental establishment in the 
vicinity of CWET deter mined that Budget Car and Truck Rental of 6006 Miramar 
Rd, SD, had rented several open bed trucks to and his associate
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EO14040-000957
EO14040-000958
To:  From:   San Diego  
Re:  02/07/2002  
 
 
 
 
 3  
  
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT AT NEW YORK  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT AT SAN DIEGO  
 
Will reinterview  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000959
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   IMMEDIATE                          Date:  10/15/2001 To:  
CHICAGO                    Attn:  NYFrom:  CHICAGOApproved By:   
JJGDrafted By:     Case ID #:     
Title:  TWINBOMB Synopsis:   ICF #: Details:                
     INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  Control Number:  Priority:  IMMEDIATE 
  Classification:  Method of Contact:  Telephone/Radio Source: 
Affiliation:  FBI, NRA Phon e Number:   Information Received 
Date:  10/10/2001   Time:  6:30 PM Prepared By:     
Component/Agency:  /FBI Event:  UAL SECURITY ADVISED AS FOLLOWS: ON 9/9/01,  
        , PURCHASED TICKETS FOR SELF AND  
         3 OTHERS FOR TRAVEL FROM JFK TO SF CONNECTING TO SAN DIEGO  
         ON 10/11/01.  ;   
         MOHDAR ABDULLAH, AND YAZEED ALSALMI WILL TRAVEL VIA UAL  
         0007 (JFKJ -SFO) @ 2:15 P.M. THEN CONNECTING TO SA N DIEGO ON  
         UAL 2177 DEPARTING @ 5:15 P.M. Event Date:  10/11/2001   Time:  2:15 
PM References: Categories:  ESSENTIAL ELEMENT            TIME LINE 
INFORMATION Event Reviewed By: Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-000960
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      CHICAGO          AT CHICAGO, IL          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To "NY" on 10/10/2001 at 7:38 PM 
         NYO  (1) DETERMINE IF SUBJECTS PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED AND  
          CLEARED 
          NYO (2)  REVIEW INFO PROVIDED FOR POSSI BLE STOP/INTERVIEW.   
          FULLY IDENTIFY, DETERMINE REASON FOR TRAVEL, CONDUCT  
          LOGICAL INFORMATION  
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EO14040-000961
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  10/11/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Dallas  
New York   
San Diego   
  
From:  Chicago  
         
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB;  
 
Synopsis:  To advise San Diego lead has been covered and to set lead 
for Dallas.  
 
Reference: 
 
Details:  Referenced EC requested United Airlines Flight Reservation 
system  be queried for a possible reservation in the name of 
MOHDAR ABDULLAH on 10/05/2001 from San Diego to Malaysia.  San Diego 
provided ABDULLAH's personal identifiers.  
 
United Airlines personnel assigned to the investigation in 
Chicago determined the following information:  
 
United flights departing on 10/05/2001 from San Diego with 
possible connections to Malaysia are:  
 
United Airlines flight 2866  
United Express flight 5226  
United Expres s flight 5231  
 
The system found no reservation for ABDULLAH on the 
above flights.  However, other flights departing from San Diego with 
possible connections to Malaysia were available on American Airlines. 
 Reservation information for those flights is not available via the
system.   
 
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EO14040-000962
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Chicago 
Re: 10/11/2001  
 
 
 
 
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for possib le reservations made by ABDULLAH and sets lead for Dallas.  
 
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EO14040-000963
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Chicago 
Re: 10/11/2001  
 
 
 
 
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LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
DALLAS 
 
AT DALLAS  
 
Query system for possible reservation in the name of 
Mohdar Abdullah, date of birth , social security account number 
, California driver's license , from San Diego to 
Malaysia on or about 10/05/2001.  Report findings to Sa n Diego.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Adm)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Adm)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000964
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  12/12/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn:
New York  Attn: 
Attn: 
Chicago       
  
From:  Chicago  
          
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTTBOMB;  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  United Airlines (UAL) passenger reco rds for  
 Mohdar Abdullah, and Yazeed Alsalmi.  
 
Reference: 
 
Administrative:  New York Lead Information Control Number        
                  
                 No Chicago Lead Information Control Number  
 
Enclosure(s):  (1) Passenger Name Records (PNR) for   
                  and 
               (2) Electronic Ticket Information for           
                  Mohdar Abdullah, and          
             Yazeed Alsalmi  
 
Details:  New York Division, JFK Resident Agency, set lea d for Chicago 
Division to obtain information on  an who allegedly 
bought tickets for himself and  Mohdar Abdullah, and 
Yazeed Alsalmi on 09/09/01, for UAL flight #0007, New York (JFK) to San 
Francisco on 10/11/01, con necting to San Diego on UAL flight #2177, also 
on 10/11/01.  The writer received this lead on 11/26/01.  
 
Chicago recommends JFKRA contact an UAL representat ive at the 
nearest airport to assist with reviewing the enclosed records in order 
to ensure that all relevant information has been extracted and interpreted 
correctly, as the writer is not proficient at reading UAL internal records 
and codes.  Chicago Divi sion considers this lead covered.  
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To:  Counterterrorism From:   Chicago 
Re:  12/12/2001  
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-000966
To:  Counterterrorism From:   Chicago 
Re:  12/12/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT JFK RESIDENT AGENCY  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
CHICAGO 
 
AT CHICAGO, IL  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
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EO14040-000967
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  09/29/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
New York    
  Boston  
Washington Field  
San Diego          
  
  
From:  Dallas  
         
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #: 
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
MAJOR CASE # 182  
 
Synopsis: Cover San Diego lead     
Details: On 09/28/2001, Dallas command post received an immediate 
lead from San Diego Division to query ticketing database for 
the following airline flight manifest s previously identified as associated 
with Passenger Name Records for the name Mohdar Abdullah: American Airlines 
flight #281 for 08/29/2000, and 08/26/2000, # 160 for 07/16/2001; Royal 
Jordanian Airlines flight # 262 for 07/16/2000, # 708 for 07/17/2001, #709 
for 08/28/2000, and # 261 for 08/26/2001.  
 
 returned passenger lists for the following flights:  American 
Airlines flight # 281 on 08/29/2000, American Airlines flight # 281 on 
08/29/2001, and American Airlines flight # 160 on 07/16/2001.  
 
Additionally, returned a passenger list for a Royal Jordainian 
flight # 261. advised that Royal Jordanian Air is not in system. 
 They further advised that because of this, they would not have any information 
for Royal Jordanian Airlines beyond 08/01/2001.   There is no date for this 
flight provided on the list. However, Dallas did request this flight number 
for the date of 08/29/2001, and  response indicated that this list was 
for the target date.  further indicated that since Royal Jordanian 
Airlines is not a "Hosted Airline," they would not have all the names for this 
flight. 
   
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EO14040-000968
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Dallas 
Re:  09/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2 These lists contain PNR locator codes associat ed with each passenger. 
This 6 digit alpha code corresponds to a passenger booking for a specific day. 
 Any request for further information regarding a specific PNR, should include 
passenger name and the date of the flight.    
 
The passenger lists provided  do not show the name Mohdar 
Abdullah(Abdullah).  Consequently, Dallas is unable to provide further booking 
information.  However, these flights were identified based on previous PNR's 
provided to San Diego in    
 
As mentioned above, if San Diego identifies specific names on the 
list of interest, a request to search by the PNR locator code, name, and date 
should be submitted to Dallas.  
 
Passenger list information and this communication were provided, 
in electronic f ormat, to SA  FBI-San Diego via , 
on 09/29/2001.  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
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EO14040-000969
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Dallas 
Re:  09/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3 COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and Clear  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and Clear  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
BOSTON 
 
AT BOSTON, MA  
 
Read and Clear  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
WASHINGTON FIELD  
 
AT WASHINGTON DC  
 
Read and Clear  
 
Set Lead 5:  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
          AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
Read and Clear  
 
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EO14040-000970
EO14040-000971
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Dallas 
Re:   09/27/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
BOSTON 
 
AT BOSTON, MA  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
WASHINGTON FIELD  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and Clear.  
 
Set Lead 5:  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
  Read and Clear.  
 
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EO14040-000972
(01/26/1998)  
 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                           Date:  01/11/2002  
 
To:  COUNTERTERRORISM           Attn:  
     NEW YORK  
 
From:  DENVER 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title:  MC 182 
        
        PENTBOM 
        
 
Synopsis:   ICF #: 
 
Details:  
                     INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  
 
 Control Number: 
 
 Priority:  PRIORITY    Classification:  
 
 Method of Contact:  Written  
 
 Source:  FBI -SD 
 
 Affiliation:   
 
 Phone Number:   
 
 Information Received Date:  11/27/2001   Time:  10:00 AM  
 
 Prepared By:
 
 Component/Agency: FBI  
 
 Event:  (REFERENCE ATTACHED SAN DIEGO EC, 11/14/01)  SD  
         REPORTS THAT OMAR AL -BAYOUMI CO -SIGNED FOR 2 OF THE  
         DECEASED HIJACKERS ON A 2 BEDROOM APT. IN SAN DIEGO.  AN  
        WAS THE PROPERTY MGR @ THE TIME.  IS  
         BELIEVED TO NOW RESIDE IN 
 Event Date:               Time:   References:       Categories:  
WITNESS                       Event Reviewed By: Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-000973
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      DENVER          AT DENVER, CO          Lead Control 
Number:           Assigned To on 11/28/2001 at 1:00 
PM          PER SD LEAD, LOCATE AND INTERVIEW  
         , RE HER KNOWLEDGE OF AL -BAYOUMI AND HI S WIFE, MANAL  
          BAGADER.  SHOW PHOTOS OF THEM (TO BE FORWARDED TO  
          DENVER).  
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EO14040-000974
EO14040-000975
EO14040-000976
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      COUNTERTERRORISM          AT WASHINGTON, DC     
     Lead Control Number:           Assigned To  on 09/17/2001 
at 4:00 AM         / :   
 
          ADD OMAR AHMED AL -BAYOUMI AND MA NAL AHMED BAGADER TO  
          
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EO14040-000977
EO14040-000978
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      COUNTERTERRORISM          AT WASHINGTON, DC     
     Lead Control Number:          Assigned To on 09/17/2001 
at 5:25 AM          SEARCH THROUGH ALL SYSTEMS ON ATTACHED DATABASE SEARCH  
          CHECKLIST:  
 
          OMAR AHMED AL -BAYOUMI, DOB  SSAN    
          PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EC DATED 9/16/01 FROM SAN DIEGO FRO  
          FURTHER IDENTIFYING INFO  
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EO14040-000979
EO14040-000980
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      COUNTERTERRORISM          AT WASHINGTON, DC     
     Lead Control Number:          Assigned To "COUNTERTERRORISM" 
on 09/23/2001 at 6:00 PM          ADD ABDALLAH AL -TOWOYAN TO THE
          COORDINATE WITH INS/DOS  
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EO14040-000981
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   ROUTINE                            Date:  10/07/2001 To:  
COUNTERTERRORISM From:  COUNTERTERRORISM Approved By:  Drafted By:  
Case ID #:   Title:  PENTTBOMB Synopsis:  
 ICF #: Details:                     INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  
Control Number:   Priority:  ROUTINE     Classification:  
Method of Contact:  Written Source:  Affiliation: 
 FBI) Phone Number:   Inform ation Received Date:  10/06/2001   Time: 
 3:45 PM Prepared By:  Component/Agency: /FBI Event:  
SOURCE PHONE NUMBER
         NEW INFORMATION  RE: WATCHLIST ID PROVIDED BY LEGAT  
        
         EC FROM 10/5/01 Event Date:  10/05/2001   Time:   
References: Categories:  WATCH LIST                    Event Reviewed By:  
Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-000982
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      COUNTERTERRORISM          AT WASHINGTON, DC     
     Lead Control  Number:          Assigned To "COUNTERTERRORISM" 
on 10/06/2001 at 4:00 PM          CTD/  - 
          (1) ADD DOB:  
          (2)  FROM REMARKS COLUMN REMOVE THE WORDS,   ''BELIEVED TO  
          BE IN CUSTODY.''  FOR ID  OMAR AHMED AL -BAYOUMI.  
          (3) CHANGE ''STATUS'' TO READ:   DETAINED 9/20/2001,  
          SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASED.  
 
          CTD/  
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EO14040-000983
EO14040-000984
EO14040-000985
EO14040-000986
EO14040-000987
EO14040-000988
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
On 12/28/01, SA  conducted the following 
investigation:  
 
ACS and IIIA checks were done on  and MANAL BAGADER. 
 The results for were negative.  The results for MANAL BAGADER 
were positive.  ACS revealed BAGADER was the wife of OMAR AL -BAYOUMI.  
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EO14040-000989
EO14040-000990
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  08/08/2007  
 
To: Counterrorism  Attn: 
 
 
 
Buffalo Attn: 
 
San Diego  Attn: 
 
Los Angeles  Attn: 
 
New York  Attn: 
 
From:  New York   
           
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:    
 
 
Title:   PENTTBOM  
 
 
         MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID;  
aka MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH;  
 
 
Synopsis:     To transmit Confidential Human Source (CHS) Reporting 
Document.  
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EO14040-000991
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
 
Enclosure(s):    Copy of a CHS Reporting Document.  
 
Details:     This document serves to transmit and set appropriate 
leads for the enclosed CHS Reporting Document and claim statistics related 
thereto.  
 
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EO14040-000992
  
 
To:  Counterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:    
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  LIAISON WITHIN FBI  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
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EO14040-000993
  
 
To:  Counterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
BUFFALO 
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT  
 
  For information only.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 5:  (Discretionary)         
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT  
 
  Consider the information contained herein for possible 
IIR dissemination, coordinate with . 
 
 
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EO14040-000994
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
   
 
Precedence:   ROUTINE                        Date:  08/08/2007  
 
To: Counterrorism  Attn:  
 
 
 
 
                       Attn:
                                       
 
Buffalo Attn: 
 
San Diego  Attn: 
 
Cincinnati  Attn: 
 
Los Angeles  Attn: 
 
New York  Attn: 
 
From:  New York   
           
          Contact: 
                         
 
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:  
 
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EO14040-000995
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
  Title:   PENTTBOM  
 
 
         MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID;  
aka MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH;  
 
 
         
 
Synopsis:     To transmit Confidential Human Source (CHS) Reporting 
Document.  
 
 
 
 
Enclosure(s):    Copy of a CHS Reporting Document.  
 
Details:     This document serves to transmit and set appropriate 
leads for the enclosed CHS Reporting Document and claim statistics related 
thereto.  
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EO14040-000996
  
 
To:  Counterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:    
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  LIAISON WITHIN FBI  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
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EO14040-000997
  
 
To:  Counterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
 
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  :  Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
BUFFALO 
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT  
 
  For information only.  
 
Set Lead 5:  (Info)  
 
CINCINNATI  
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 6:  (Info)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
AT  
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EO14040-000998
  
 
To:  Counterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 7:  (Discretionary)         
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT  
 
  Consider the information contained herein for possible 
 dissemination, coordinate with . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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EO14040-000999
EO14040-001000
FD-542 (Rev. 04 -06-2007)  
 
  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
           MIHDAR MOHAMMAD AL -MIHDAR ZAID;  
aka MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH;  
 
 
         
 
         
 
Synopsis:     To transmit Confidential Human Source (CHS) Reporting 
Document.  
 
 
 
Enclosure(s):    Copy of a CHS Reporting Document.  
 
Details:     This document serves to transmit and set appropriate 
leads for the enclosed CHS Reporting Document and claim statistics related 
thereto.  
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EO14040-001001
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:    
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  AGENT INTERVIEW  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
Number:  1  
Type:   
ITU:  LIAISON WITHIN FBI  
Claimed By:  
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:   
Name:   
Squad:   
 
SSN:         
Name:   
Squad:   
 
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EO14040-001002
  
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   New York  
Re:    , 08/08/2007  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  (Info)  
 
BUFFALO 
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Info)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT  
 
  For information only.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Info)  
 
LOS ANGELES  
 
AT  
 
  Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 5:  (Discretionary)         
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT  
 
  Consider the information contained herein for possible 
IIR dissemination, coordinate with . 
 
 
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EO14040-001003
EO14040-001004
EO14040-001005
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  10/18/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism   
New York   
San Diego    ( )  
  
From:  Los Angeles   
           
          Contact:   
 
Approved By:
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:   
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
MAJOR CASE 182;  
OO:NY 
 
Synopsis:  Reporting the results of San Diego lead to Los Angeles.  
 
 
Administrative:  Reference SA , , EC to Los Angeles, dated 
10/07/2001.  
 
Enclosure(s):  Enclosed for New York are the original and one copy of 
the FD 302 reflectin g the interview of , notes to said 
interview, and documents provided by .  
 
Enclosed for Counterterrorism and San Diego is two copies of 
the FD 302 reflecting the interview of  (incorporated into the FD 
302 are the documents provided by ).  
 
Details:  For the information of receiving offices, San Diego requested 
Los Angeles to contact World Link Travel Network (World Link), 1821 
Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica and obtain information concerning United 
Parcel Service (UPS ) deliveries to Omar Al -Bayoumi from them.  
 
,  of World Link, advised that 
World Link sold airline tickets to a Albayou mi and shipped them to
 San Diego, California, on numerous occasions.  
 provided documents which reflect these purchases (see attachments 
to FD 302) and stated that if the FBI could obtain a delivery list from 
Federal Express  (FedX) and UPS, he could conduct a more through manual 
search. 
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EO14040-001006
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 10/18/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2  
 
ACS search determine one reference to World Link Travel Network 
as being   This investigation was 
 
 
   
It will be left  to the discretion of San Diego to obtain a FedX delivery 
list for Al -bayoumi and others, at either address.  
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EO14040-001007
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:  , 10/18/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO  
 
It will be left to the discretion of San Diego to obtain the 
delivery date list from FedX and forward such to Los Angeles for futher 
investigation.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001008
EO14040-001009
To:  New York  From:   Miami 
Re:  12/03/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2 The diskettes were provided to SA of the Miami 
Division  who has advised that the diskettes do not contain 
any pertinent data (they contain ed an invitation list and blank forms). 
 was advised of the results of the diskette review, and has 
advised that he has no further information or records predating 1998.  
 
The Miami Division has previously set leads for New York at 
Nyack and Richmo nd at Charlottesville to interview former employees of 
in hopes that they may have recollections of AL -BAYOUMI.
  
    The school does not maintain any paper files, and since 
the diskettes do not contain any pertinent data regarding AL -BAYOUMI, 
it appears there are no student records predating 1998.  Further, 
according to who was previously interviewed and the 
results forwarded to recipients, it was learned that the school contracted 
with private homes and hotels to lodge stu dents,  therefore there are 
no telephone, utility or rental agreements available.  Florida 
Departments of Motor Vehicle records are also negative.  
 
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EO14040-001010
To:  New York  From:   Miami 
Re:  12/03/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3 LEAD(s):  
 
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 2:   
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NYACK, NY  
 
Continue investigation.  
 
 
Set Lead 3:  (Adm)  
 
MIAMI 
 
AT MIAMI, FL  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 4:  (Adm)  
 
SAN DIEGO  
 
AT SAN DIEGO, CA  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 5:  
 
RICHMOND  
 
AT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA  
 
Continue investigation.  
 
 
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EO14040-001011
EO14040-001012
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Miami 
Re:  02/20/2002  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Adm)  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
Set Lead 2:  (Adm)  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  (Adm)  
 
RICHMOND  
 
AT RICHMOND, VA  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 4:  (Adm)  
 
WASHINGTON FIELD  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001013
EO14040-001014
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      NEW YORK          AT NEW YORK, NY          Lead 
Control Number:          Assigned To " " on 10/30/2001 
at 7:04 AM          COORDINATE TRAVEL OF  TO SAN DIE GO WITH SAN  
          DIEGO/BOSTON DIVISIONS.  ASSIGN AGENT TO ACCOMPANY  ON  
          COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT FOR SECURITY.  
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EO14040-001015
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
Precedence:  PRIORITY  Date:  10/26/2001  
 
To:  Chicago               Attn:  
 
 
From:  New York  
 
Contact: 
 
Approved By:   
 
Drafted By:   
 
Case ID #:   
  
Title:  PENTTBOMB  
        MAJOR CASE #182  
 
Synopsis:  Request for passenger informa tion from United Airlines  
 
Administrative: Control #:  
 
 
Details:  The  has been requested by the NY O 
 to obtain certain information from United Airlines (UAL). This 
request from the NYO  is based on information supplied by SA  
, Chicago FBI in a 10/15/2001 ‘‘EC’’ (FBI-Chicago control ) 
which was based on information Chicago rece ived from UAL security on 
or about 10/15/2001. The request is to obtain passenger information 
concerning the following individuals:  
 
          - , an  who is alleged to have bought UAL 
tickets for himself and the individuals listed below on  for 
UAL flight , New York (JFK) to San Francisco, , connecting 
to San Diego on UAL flight , also . 
 
          -   
          -Mohdar Abdullah  
          -Yazeed Alsalmi  
           
 
          Assistance of Chicago is requested in obtaining this 
information from United Airlines.  
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001016
 
 
 
 2 LEAD (s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
CHICAGO 
 
AT CHICAGO  
 
Will obtain and forward to New York (SA  
,  any passenger information available 
from United Airlines concerning the individuals listed in this 
communication including whether they were passengers on the two UA L 
flights (  and ) on .    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001017
EO14040-001018
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:     09/05/2003  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Al-Bayoumi.  He stated that he was making this requirement for religious 
reasons.  reported that he was opposed to some of the tactics 
the U.S. government had taken in the figh t against terrorism. 
, who has been very helpful in the past, declined 
to assist the FBI with regard garnering cooperation.  
 
  During the 09/04/2003 interview,
was cooperative and quite t alkative.  As noted in the FD -302, 
stated that in 1999,  with Omar 
Al-Bayoumi.  Writing SA did not correct him that he actually
 
 
 advised that he is currently enrolled at
, where he is majoring in   He further stated 
that he would be willing to look at additional pictures.  
 
  The lead set forth at  
is considered completed.  
 
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EO14040-001019
 
 
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   Los Angeles  
Re:    09/05/2003  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  (Info)  
 
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES  
 
 Read and clear.  
 
CC: SA
 
 
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EO14040-001020
(01/26/1998)  
 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                           Date:  10/28/2001  
 
To:  COUNTERTERRORISM           Attn:
     NEW YORK                   Attn:
     PHOENIX                    Attn:
 
From:  PHOENIX 
 
Approved By:
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:   
 
Title:  PENTTBOMB;  
        MAJOR CASE #182;  
        OO:  NY 
 
 
Synopsis:   ICF #:  
 
Details:  
                     INFORMATI ON CONTROL FORM  
 
 Control Number: 
 
 Priority:  PRIORITY    Classification: 
 
 Method of Contact:  Telephone/Radio  
 
 Source:  SAN DIEGO  
 
 Affiliation: 
 
 Phone Number:  
 
 Information Received Date:  09/30/2001   Time:  3:45 PM  
 
 Prepared By:  
 
 Component/Agency: FBI  
 
 Event:  SAN DIEGO HAS DETERMINED THAT OMAR AHMED  
         AL-BAYOUMI IS AN ASSOCIATE OF KHALID M. AL -MIHDHAR AND  
         NAWAF M.  AL-HAZMI.  (REF.  REF ATTACHED EC  
 
 Event Date:               Time:   
 
 References:  
 Categories:  
 
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 Event Reviewed By: 
 
 Lead Required?:  YES  
 
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LEAD (s):  
 
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
     PHOENIX 
 
          AT PHOENIX, AZ  
 
          Lead Control Number: 
          Assigned To "  on 10/01/2001 at 3:45 PM  
 
          1. RE-INTERVIEW LOGICAL INDIVIDUALS RE: OMAR AL -BAYOUMI. 2.  
          PROVIDE SD W/FINANCIAL RECORDS RE: AL -MIHDHAR, AL -HAZMI,  
          AND HANJOUR. 3.  CHECK ON AL -BAYOUMI SIMULATOR TRAINING REF  
          SD LEAD EC# (CONTACT RE: ANY DEVELOPMENTS)  
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001023
EO14040-001024
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:   09/24/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2        Address: 
                El Cajon, CA  
 
             
 
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EO14040-001025
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:  , 09/24/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
DALLAS 
 
AT DALLAS  
 
Check possible subject identified herein for any domestic 
and/or international reservations made from July 2000 through the present.  
 
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EO14040-001026
EO14040-001027
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   IMMEDIATE                      Date:  09/27/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services   
New York   Command Post  
Dallas  Command Post  
  
From:  San Diego   
          
          Contact: 
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:
 
Title: PENTBOMB  
OO:NY 
 
Synopsis:  Lead set to request flight manifests and payment  information for 
all flights reserved, including domestic and international, booked by San Diego 
subject identified herein.  
 
Administrative:  Dallas previously checked database for 
reservations,
 
Details:  Mohdar Abdullah is currently being held temporarily as a material 
witness in captioned investigation. Information is currently be ing collected 
to file a criminal complaint in order to avoid Abdullah's release.  
 
          San Diego subject information:  
 
          NAME:  Mohdar Abdullah  
          DOB:   
          SSAN:  
          CA DL: 
           
 
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EO14040-001028
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re:  09/27/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
DALLAS 
 
AT DALLAS  
 
Provide manifest and payment information for all flights booked 
by Mohdar Abdullah.  
 
 
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EO14040-001029
FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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Date of  transcription  
Investigation on at 
File # Date dictated  
by 
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency;  
it and its contents are  not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
09/24/01 San Diego, California (via facsimile)  
 
09/27/01  
 
 
 
 
  
09/28/2001  
 
The following information was received from the FBI Dallas  
: 
 
          On May 29, 2000, Mohdar Abdullah, no biographical information 
provided, made air travel reservations through Rivera Travel, 5220 Clark 
Avenue Suite 110, Lakewood, CA, 90712, telephone 562 -461-0303. Abdullah 
had reservations on the following fligh ts: 
 
           Abdullah was scheduled to travel from San Diego to New York (JFK) 
on July 16, 2000, at 8:05 AM, on American Airlines flight 160. From New 
York, Abdullah was scheduled to fly to Amman, Jordan, on Royal Jordanian 
Airline, flight 262, departin g on July 16 at 1000P. Abdullah was scheduled 
to continue to fly from Amman, Jordan, to the Sanaa Yemen Republic on Royal 
Jordanian flight 708, on July 17, at 11:45 PM.  
 
            Abdullah was scheduled to depart the Sanaa Yemen Republic for 
Amman, Jorda n, on August 28, 2000, on Royal Jordanian Airline, flight 709, 
departing 5:00 AM. Abdullah was scheduled to continue traveling to New York 
(JFK) on August 28 from Amman, Jordan, at 12:30 PM  on Royal Jordanian Airline 
flight 261. From New York (JFK), Abdul lah was scheduled to fly to San Diego 
on American Airlines flight 281, departing New York at 8:30 AM.  
 
            Records show Abdullah's reservation was accessed on June 4, 
2000 and June 5, 2000. On June 4, Abdullah's reservation was changed to 
American Airlines flight 282, departing San Diego for New York on July 16 
at 1230 PM.  
 
            Records show Abdullah's reservation was accessed on July 12, 
2000. Abdullah was put on a waiting list for Royal Jordanian Airline flight 
261, scheduled to depart Amma n, Jordan destination New York (JFK), on August 
28, 2000 at 1230PM.  
 
             
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EO14040-001030
EO14040-001031
(Rev. 08 -28-2000)  
 
 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
 
 
 
Precedence:   PRIORITY                       Date:  09/29/2001  
 
To: Counterterrorism  Attn: 
Investigative Services   
Laboratory   
New York   
  
From:  San Diego    
  
         
          Contact:  
 
Approved By:  
 
Drafted By:  
 
Case ID #:  
 
Title: PENTTBOMB  
MAJOR CASE 182  
 
Synopsis:  Laboratory evidence examination request.  
 
Package Copy:  Being forwarded under separate cover by Federal Express 
are: 
 
Items of evidence:  
 
(14) Latent Fingerprint cards -  
 
Also enclosed is a 1A envelope containing ten print cards and palm prints 
for  the owner of the vehicle in which the latent 
fingerprints were lifted.  
 
Details:  On 09/20/2001, after obtaining a consent to search (along with 
signed FD -26's, consent to search form) from  
to search two vehicles, a search was executed on a 
Honda Accord, California license plate   Several latent 
fingerprints were lifted from various areas of the vehicle.  
 
San Diego is requesting that the latent lifts found in and 
on vehicle be examined by the Laboratory Division,
 in order to eliminate those pri nts determined to be 
and identify any possible associates.  
 
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EO14040-001032
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 09/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 2 San Diego has provided a fingerprint cards with elimination 
prints from . 
 
For background purposes, San Diego investigation has 
determined that  had met and associated with Nawaf 
Al-Hazmi.  Al -Hazmi was listed on the passenger manifest for AA flight 
#77 and is believed to be one of the five hijackers on boar d that flight. 
 Subsequent interviews of  by San Diego have confirmed 
's association with Al -Hazmi.  advised that he was 
introduced to Al -Hazmi by Mohdar Abdullah at a mosque in Lemon Grove, 
California.  Abdullah has also been c losely linked to Al -Hazmi.  In 
addition, 's name and telephone number was found in a Toyota 
at Dulles National Airport in Washington, D.C.  The vehicle was registered 
to Al-Hazmi. 
 
After examining the latent fingerprint evidence, San Diego 
is requesting that the evidence be returned to the San Diego Division 
with a copy of the Laboratory findings/report.  
 
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EO14040-001033
To:  Counterterrorism  From:   San Diego  
Re: , 09/29/2001  
 
 
 
 
 3  
LEAD(s):  
 
Set Lead 1:  
 
COUNTERTERRORISM  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 2:  
 
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Read and clear.  
 
Set Lead 3:  
 
LABORATORY  
 
AT WASHINGTON, DC  
 
Analyze latent fingerprint evidence and eliminate  those 
belonging to .  Examine remaining fingerprint 
evidence and compare to any fingerprints submitted regarding this 
investigation, and report findings to the San Diego Division.  
 
Set Lead 4:  
 
NEW YORK  
 
AT NEW YORK, NY  
 
Read and clear.  
 
 
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FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
10/01/01 San Diego, California  
 
10/01/01  
 
SA  
 
 
  
10/02/2001  
 
The following information was received from the  database, 
through the FBI Chicago Command Post:  
 
          A review of the passenger manifest for United Airlines Flight 
#1607, dated May 30, 2001, traveling from New York (L aguardia) to San Diego 
was conducted. The manifest does not list Modhar Abdullah as traveling on 
this flight. However, the manifest shows that
 and  were on the flight. (Investigation has revealed 
Mohdar Abd ullah purchased tickets for this flight for himself and the 
aforementioned three individuals.)  
 
           A photocopy of the passenger manifest for United Airlines Flight 
#1607, date May 30, 2001, is attached.  
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EO14040-001035
FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
10/01/01 San Diego, California  
 
10/01/01  
SA  
 
 
  
10/02/2001  
 
The following information was received from the database, 
through the FBI Chicago Command Post:  
 
          A review of the passenger manifest for United Airline Flight #444, 
date April 26, 2001, departing San Diego for New  York (Laguardia) was 
conducted. The manifest does not list Modhar Abdullah as traveling on this 
flight. However, the manifest shows that  
and  were on the flight. (Investigation has revealed Mohdar 
Abdullah  purchased tickets for this flight for himself and for the three 
aforementioned individuals.)  
 
          A photocopy of the passenger manifest for United Airline Flight 
#444, date April 26, 2001, is attached.   
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EO14040-001037
FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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9/19/2001 San Diego, California  
 
 
SA  
SA    /    
 
 
  
09/21/2001  
 
MOHDAR M. ABDULLAH, (Protect Identity), date of birth,
 Social Security Account Number , California (CA) drivers 
license number , INS number , , 
 El Cajon, CA, 92019 was interviewed at  the Denny's restaurant, 6970 
Alvarado Road, La Mesa, CA.  After being advised the identity of the 
interviewing agents and the nature of the interview, ABDULLAH provided the 
following information:  
 
ABDULLAH was shown a photograph and stated he had seen the  person 
 times at the Balboa Street mosque. He had not seen the individual 
in approximately nine months.  ABDULLAH did not know the individuals first 
name, however stated the last name was .  He exclaimed  was 
a "computer geek"!  When asked to elaborate, ABDULLAH explained  
was highly skilled with the use of computers, computer software and the 
internet.  
 
 worked a computer and/or telecommunications company in 
the San Diego area.  did not possess the proper wo rk visa paperwork, 
thus he was working illegally.   
 
 had a girlfriend who lived in the San Diego area.  
ABDULLAH could not recall her name.   
 
(A copy of the photograph was placed in a 1A envelope and filed 
with the case file).  
 
 
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EO14040-001039
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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10/01/2001 San Diego, California  
 
10/04/2001  
SA 
SA 
 
 
  
10/04/2001  
 
, born  of San 
Diego, California, was contacted with her parents permission at her school, 
 San Diego, California  
 
 was shown a color photograph of C alifornia driver's license 
number  currently issued to immediately 
upon viewing the photograph indicated that she was the female accompanying 
Mohdar Abdullah at the hotel on 09/10/2001.   
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EO14040-001041
EO14040-001042
EO14040-001043
EO14040-001044
EO14040-001045
FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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File # Date dictated  
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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09/30/2001 San Diego, California  
 
 (SD) 10/04/2001  
SA  
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10/04/2001  
 
On September 30, 2001, a follow -up canvass was conducted at
 San Diego, California, in an attempt to locate the 
girlfriend of Mohdar Abdullah.  The following information was obtained:  
 
Occupants of apartments numbers 6, 8, 13, 20 and  22 were shown 
twenty-nine photographs of subjects related to Major Case 182, and each 
indicated they have never seen any of the twenty -nine individuals.  
 
The following people were contacted:  
 
Apartment #6: 
 
Apartment #8:  
 
Apartment #13:
 
Apartment #20:
 
Apartment #22:
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FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
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Date of  transcription  
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File # Date dictated  
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
09/25/2001 San Diego, CA. (telephonically)  
 
09/25/2001  
 
 
 
 
  
09/25/2001  
 
 of Mosley Insurance Agency, Inc., telephone number 
 was contacted at her place of business. After being advised 
of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview, 
 provided the following information:  
 
MOHDAR ABDULLAH held two separate policies with Progressive West 
Insurance Company. The policy information is listed as follows:  
 
Policy number:  
Policy period: 02/06/01 - 08/06/01  
Policy holder: MOHDAR ABDULLAH  
               
               EL CAJON, CA. 91941  
Vehicle covered: 1994 Geo Metro,  
Policy number: 
Policy period: 05/08/01 - 11/08/01  
 
 advised that policy number was canceled 
on May 4, 2001 due to lack o f payment.  also advised that policy 
number was initiated on the same day that he reported an accident 
with , claim number  ABDULLAH's claim 
was denied due to the fact that he opened up a new policy  the same day that 
he reported the accident. Policy number  was canceled on July 
27 due to lack of payment.  
 
 advised that ABDULLAH currently has a policy with 
Farmers Insurance.  advised that the policy was initiated on July 
9, 2001 and his first payment was made on July 16, 2001. ABDULLAH's policy 
is pending cancellation on October 12, 2001 if no payment is received. The 
Farmer's Insurance policy information is as follows:  
 
Policy number: 
Policy initiated: 07/09/01  
Policy holder: MOHDAR ABDULLAH  
              
               La Mesa, CA. 91941  
Vehicle covered: 1994 Geo Metro  
 
 advised that she was unable to provide information 
concerning Progressive Marathon Insurance policy number because 
it was not initiated through Mosley Insurance Agency, Inc.  
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EO14040-001047
U.S. Department of Justice  
Federal Bureau of 
Investigation  
In Reply, Please Ref er to  
File No.  
   
 
 
 
 
9797 Aero Drive  
San Diego, California  92123  
September 25, 2001  
 
South Coast Auto Insurance Mktg., Inc.  
1333 Camino Del Rio So., #105  
San Diego, CA. 92108  
 
RE:  Progressive Insurance Policy #  
 
Dear Mr.  
 
During a recent investigation, the FBI has come across 
information concerning Progressive Insurance policy holder, Mohdar M. 
Abdullah. The FBI has learned that Mr. Abdullah was assigned policy number 
 
 
The FBI is interested in determining if there were any other 
individuals assigned to this policy and if any claims were filed under 
the policy.  
 
Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated 
and any questions or responses can be addressed to Special Agent 
at  
 
 
Sincerely yours,  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
Supervisory Special Agent  
 
 
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EO14040-001049
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Date of  transcription  
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File # Date dictated  
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency;  
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09/22/2001 El Cajon, California  
 
09/23/2001  
 
SA
 
 
  
09/23/2001  
 
 born Social Security Account number 
 of El Cajon, California, 
telephone was interviewed at her place of employment.  After 
being advised of the identity of the intervi ewing agent and the nature of 
the interview, she provided the following information:  
 
for  advised 
Abdul El-Arbi and his two sons were the only applicants listed on the original 
application to rent   The application was submitted in June, 2000. 
Mohdar M. Abdullah was added as an additional occupant of in August, 
2000. 
 
On the application to rent, Mohdar listed El -Arbi as his brother. 
 El-Arbi also advised Abdullah was his brother.  
 
was presented with a California Department of Motor 
Vehicles (DMV) photo of Abdullah.  Upon viewing the photo,  positively 
identified the person in the photo as Abdullah.  
 
 was able to provide copies of the following information 
regarding Abdullah: application for housing, TRW report, resident screening 
verification, DMV driver license, bank account information, employment 
verification, vehicle registration, assigned parking spaces and 
vehicles utilized by tenants in  and Im migration and Naturalization 
Service (INS) form G -845S.   
 
Additionally, provided a copy of United States Department 
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) form regarding eligibility for 
El-Arbi.  
 
 
    
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
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it and its contents are  not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
10/10/2001 San Diego, California  
 
10/10/2001  
      
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10/07/2001  
 
, date of birth , at approximately 
3:50 p.m., was telephonically contacted at her home phone number  
.   
 
 was advised that the cellular telephone number,  
, she had previously provided to agents was no longer in service 
with AT&T Wireless.  
 
The only telephone number she had in her records for MOHDAR 
ABDULLAH was or it could h ave been         
lost the piece of paper which had the other number listed for ABDULLAH.  
 
 has had no further contact with ABDULLAH or OMAR since 
the last court hearing she attended.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EO14040-001051
 
 
 
The following investigation was conducted by Supervisory Language Specialist (SLS) 
at San Diego, California:  
 
On 9/27/01, writer received a copy of some documents seized from Mohdar Abdullah's 
vehicle.  These documents were in Arabic and were assigned to LS for translation.   
 
    According to LS the material reviewed revealed no pertine nt information.  
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency;  
it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
10/25/2001 San Diego, California  
 
10/26/2001  
 
 
 
  
10/26/2001  
 
 
 
In reference to control number  Senior 
Sales Associate, Radio Shack, 4525 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, 
California,92122, telephone number  was contacted at his place  
of employment.  After advising of the identity of the interviewing 
agent and the nature of the interview, voluntarily provided the 
following:  
 
Between the period of July 2001 and August 2001, two middle eastern 
males entered the above mentione d Radio Shack to purchase rechargeable 
batteries.  recognized the two men as the same individuals who are 
being held on material witness warrants in captioned investigation.  The 
photographs of the material witnesses appeared in the local newspaper.   
 
Interviewing agent showed the photos of Mohdar Abdullah, 
Omar Bakarbashat, , Nawaf Alhazmi and Khalid Almihdhar, which 
could not identify as the individuals who entered his store.   
 
assisted the males when they entered the Radio Shack in 
purchasing all in stock triple A, (AAA),  Nickel Metal Hydride, (NMH), 
batteries.  The batteries sold to the individuals are packaged in a four 
pack, serial number 23 -530, at a price of $17.99 dollars for each pack.  
The males bought app roximately eight or nine of the four packs each visit. 
 The males would become upset and rude with when Radio Shack could 
not provide additional packs.  They made all purchases in cash using large 
denomination U.S. currency.   
 
The males did not furn ish with a name or telephone number 
to notify them when Radio Shack received future shipments of rechargeable 
AAA batteries.  The males did not tell what they used the batteries 
for or why they needed such a large amount of batteries.  ma de a guess 
that the individuals were using the batteries in the popular Radio Shack 
personal hand held radios.  The battery size is also used in pagers.  The 
AAA size batteries are not the common size battery used in most of Radio 
Shack products or other e lectronic devices.  
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EO14040-001053
EO14040-001054
EO14040-001055
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:          Assigned To  on 09/17/2001 
at 4:58 PM          INTERVIEW MOHDAR ABDULLAH.  
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EO14040-001056
EO14040-001057
EO14040-001058
LEAD (s):S et Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/21/2001 
at 8:00 AM          SEND A LEAD TO OREGON TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW ABDALLAH  
          AL-TOWAYAN.  
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EO14040-001059
EO14040-001060
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:          Assigned To " on 09/21/2001 
at 1:26 PM          CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE AND EXECUTE A MATERIAL WITNESS WARRANT  
          FOR MOHDAR ABDULLAH.  
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EO14040-001061
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   PRIORITY                           Date:  11/14/2001 To:  
SAN DIEGO                  Attn:  From:  SAN 
DIEGOApproved By:   Drafted By:   Case ID #:   
  Title:  PENTTBOMB Synopsis:   ICF #: 
Administrative:   SA Details:                     
INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  Control Number:   Priority:  PRIORITY    
Classification:   Method of Contact:  Telephone/R adio Source:  
 Affiliation:  ` Phone Number:  Information 
Received Date:  09/25/2001   Time:  3:00 PM Prepared By:   
Component/Agency: FBI Event:  SAMEER ABDOUN IS ASSOCIATED WITH MOHDAR 
ABDULLAH  
         AND POSSIBLY THE SAN DIEGO HIJACKERS.  ABDOUN WAS  
         INTERVIEWED BY SPECIAL AGENT'S  (SA'S)    
         AND INVOKED HIS RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY.  HE DID APPEAR  
         AGREEABLE TO TALK TO FBI AS LONG AS HIS ATTORNEY IS  
         INVOLVED. Event Date:  09/25/2001   Time:  3:00 PM References: 
Categories:  ASSOCIATE                    INFORMATION              TIME 
LINE INFORMATION         Event Reviewed By: Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-001062
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO  AT SAN DIEGO, CA  Lead 
Control Number:    Assigned To "  on 
09/25/2001 at 3:00 PM RECONTACT ABDOUN VIA HIS ATTORNEY  AND ARRANGE 
FOR A SECOND 
INTERVIEW REGARDING HIS KNOWLEDGE O F ABDULLAH AND THE SAN 
DIEGO HIJACKERS.  COORDINATE WITH CHIEF DIVISION COUNSEL  
(CDC)  AND ACTING CDC .
LEAD ASSIGNED TO:  SA /INS JTTF SA 
 
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EO14040-001063
EO14040-001064
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:           Assigned To "  on 09/25/2001 
at 8:00 AM          SPECIAL AGENT WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION  
          ABOUT ABDULLAH AT THE UNIVERSITY.  
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EO14040-001065
EO14040-001066
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN  DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/27/2001 
at 6:00 PM          1.  REVIEW AND ANALYZE DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY  
 
          2.  ENSURE THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN . 
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EO14040-001067
EO14040-001068
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:           Assigned To " " on 
09/28/2001 at 5:06 PM          TRANSLATE DOCUMENTS SEIZED FROM THE CO NSENT 
SEARCH OF  
          ABDULLAH'S VEHICLE.  
 
          LANGUAGE SPECIALIST ALREADY HAS THE DOCUMENTS.  
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EO14040-001069
FD-302 (Rev. 10 -6-95) 
- 1 - 
FE DE RAL BURE AU OF INVE STIGATION  
Date of  transcription  
Investigation on at 
File # Date dictated  
by 
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of  the FBI.  It is the property of  the FBI and is loaned to yo ur 
agency;  
it and its contents are  not to be distributed outside your agency.   
 
 
09/21/2001 San Diego, Ca.  
 
09/22/2001  
 
 
 
  
09/22/2001  
 
On September 21, 2001, Special Agent (SA) , SA 
, and SA  were processing MOHDAR MOHAMED ABDULLAH 
at the San Diego FBI field office subsequent to his being detained as a 
material witness.  During the processing ABD ULLAH made several spontaneous 
statements to the agents.  ABDULLAH stated that he had hatred in his heart 
for the U.S. government for the way the government was doing his people. 
 He also stated that the U.S. brought "this" on themselves.  ABDULLAH also 
asked agents how they felt about the President targeting all of his 
(ABDULLAH's) people.  
 
ABDULLAH was subsequently transported to the Federal Bureau of 
Prisons and remanded into their custody.     
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EO14040-001070
EO14040-001071
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/29/2001 
at 4:40 PM          LOCAT E AND INTERVIEW . 
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EO14040-001072
EO14040-001073
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/26/2001 
at 11:00 AM          OBTAIN ABOVE CAPTIONED POLICE REPORTS AND RESEARCH  
          DISPOSITION OF CASE.  
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EO14040-001074
EO14040-001075
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/26/2001 
at 2:00 PM          DETERMINE IF OMAR AL -BAYOUMI HAD A POST OFFICE BOX WHILE  
          RESIDING AT  SAN DIEGO.  
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EO14040-001076
EO14040-001077
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/29/2001 
at 6:20 PM          CONTACT AT SCHOOL FOR ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT 
7825  
          FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE NUMBER   
          REGARDING POSSIBLE ENROLLMENT OF OMAR ALBAYOUMI  
          AND DR. ELAY SOLIMAN.  
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EO14040-001078
EO14040-001079
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/29/2001 
at 6:20 PM          KHALID A. ALHAMDAN STAYED AT THE LA PACIFICA HOTEL, (LAST  
          DAY 9/9/98).  ALHAMDAN LEFT WITHOUT PAYING HIS $1,349.45  
          BILL.  OMAR AL -BAYOUMI SUBSEQUENTLY PAID THE BILL ON  
          12/16/98.  CONTACT HOTEL MANAGEMENT TO DETERMINE ALHAMDAN  
          IDENTITY INFORMATION AND CIRCUMSTANCE OF ALBAYOUMI'S   
          INVOLVEMENT.  
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EO14040-001080
EO14040-001081
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 09/29/2001 
at 6:15 PM          CONTACT ACCENT RENTAL CAR COMPANY AND DETERMINE IF  
          ALBAYOUMI RENTED VEHICLES.  IF NO, TO WHOM WERE THE  
          VEHICLES RENTED. Set Lead 2:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, 
CA          Lead Control Number:            Assigned To  
 on 09/30/2001 at 1:40 PM          SHIPPING RECEIP T DATED 01/14/2000 
FROM MAILBOXES ETC, 5663  
          BALBOA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA.  CONTACT BUSINESS AND DETERMINE  
          IF ALBAYOUMI MAILED ADDITIONAL ITEMS THROUGH THE BUSINESS.  
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EO14040-001082
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   ROUTINE                            Date:  11/17/2001 To:  
SAN DIEGO                  Attn:  From:  SAN 
DIEGOApproved By:   Drafted By:   Case ID #:   
 Title:  PENTTBOMB Synopsis:   ICF #: 
Administrative:   SA Details:                     
INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  Control Number:   Priority:  ROUTINE     
Classification:   Method of Contact:  In Person Source: 
Affiliation:   Phone Number:   Information Received Date:  
09/27/2001   Time:  2:00 PM Prepared By: Component/Agency: 
/FBI Event:  ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT/WARRANT ON  
         AL-BAYOUMI. Event Date:  09/27/2001   Time:  2:30 PM References: 
Categories:  TIME LINE INFORMATION         Event Reviewed By:   Lead 
Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-001083
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Ass igned To  on 09/27/2001 
at 2:30 PM          CONTACT INS AGENT,  AND AUSA  TO  
          OBTAIN A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AND WARRANT ON OMAR AL -BAYOUMI  
          RE VISA FRAUD.  
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EO14040-001084
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   PRIORITY                           Date:  11/17/2001 To:  
SAN DIEGO                  Attn:  From:  SAN 
DIEGOApproved By:   Drafted By:   Case ID #:   
  Title:  PENTTBOMB Synopsis:   ICF #: 
Administrative:   SA Details:                     
INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  Control Number:   Priority:  PRIORITY    
Classification:   Method of Contact:  In Person Source:  
Affiliation:  FBI Phone Number:   Information Received 
Date:  10/02/2001   Time:  8:50 AM Prepared By:   
Component/Agency:  /FBI Event:  DOCUMENTS SEIZED DURING 9/26/01 SEARCH OF 
OMAR  
         ALBAYOUMIS'  OFFICE AT THE KURDISH MOSQUE INCLUDED DOCUMENTS  
         REQUIRING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS NOTED BELOW. Event Date:  
10/02/2001   Time:  8:50 AM References: Categories:  TIME LINE INFORMATION 
        Event Reviewed By:   Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-001085
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 10/02/2001 
at 8:50 AM          AL BAYOUMI'S PERSONAL PHONE LIST INCLUDES A PAY PHONE  
          NUMBER .  THIS PAY PHONE IS INDICATED AS BEING  
          LOCATED AT THE SARANAC MOSQUE, EL CAJON BLVD., SAN DIEGO.   
          PRETEXT CALL INDICATED THE PHONE TAKES INCOMING CALLS AND  
          WAS ANSWERED BY MAN SPEAKING ARABIC.  DETERMINE  EXACT  
          LOCATION OF PHONE.  
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EO14040-001086
(01/26/1998) 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  
Precedence:   PRIORITY                           Date:  11/17/2001 To:  
SAN DIEGO                  Attn:  From:  SAN 
DIEGOApproved By:   Drafted By:   Case ID #:   
  Title:  PENTTBOMB Synopsis:   ICF #: 
Administrative:   SA Details:                     
INFORMATION CONTROL FORM  Control Number:   Priority:  PRIORITY    
Classification:   Method of Contact:  In Person Source:   
 Affiliation:  FBI SAN DIEGO Phone Number:   
Information Received Date:  09/30/2001   Time:  2:00 PM Prepared By:  
 Component/Agency:  /FBI Event:  TERRORIST AL -MIHDHAR, 
AL-HAZMAT, HANJOUR AND  
         SUSPECT OMAR  AL -BAYOUMI HAVE CONNECTIONS WITH BOTH SAN  
         DIEGO AND PHOENIX. Event Date:  09/30/2001   Time:  2:00 PM 
References: Categories:  TIME LINE INFORMATION         Event Reviewed By:  
 Lead Required?:  YES  
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EO14040-001087
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:     SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 
10/01/2001 at 10:45 AM          SEND  EC TO PHOENIX TO:  
          (1) INTERVIEW INDIVIDUALS REGARDING OMAR AL -BAYOUMI 
          (2) PROVIDE FINANCIAL RECORDS  OBTAINED  
          (3) DETERMINE VALIDITY OF AL -BAYOUMI RECEIVING SIMULATOR  
          TRAINING IN PHOENIX  
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EO14040-001088
EO14040-001089
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:           Assigned To " " on 09/30/2001 
at 3:45 PM          MAKE CONTACT WITH GROSSMONT COLLEGE. DETERMINE ANY COMPUTER  
          USAGE THAT ABDULLAH HAD AT THE SCHOOL.  
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EO14040-001090
EO14040-001091
LEAD (s):Set Lead 1:      SAN DIEGO          AT SAN DIEGO, CA          Lead 
Control Number:            Assigned To  on 
09/30/2001 at 3:00 PM          ENTERPRISE RENT -A-CAR LITERATURE FOUND DURING  
SEARCH.  
          ALBAYOUMI IS KNOWN TO HAVE RENTED CARS. CONTACT ENTERPRISE  
          TO DETERMINE ALBAYOUMI'S RENTAL HISTORY OR RENTALS WITH  
          OTHER INDIVIDUALS.  
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