NewzThe Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a 51-year-old resident of Richland, Washington, who is employed by the Energy Department. The arrest took place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following allegations that Ellaboudy attempted to provide support to the Iran-backed Houthi movement operating in Yemen.
Following his arrest, Ellaboudy is scheduled to make his initial appearance in federal court on Friday. According to available court records, a defense attorney was not listed to speak on his behalf at the time of the initial reports.
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