A suspect linked to Hamas’ October 2023 terror attack on Israel has been indicted in Louisiana for conspiring to support the terrorist group and visa fraud, according to KADN. Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi, who has been living in Louisiana, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Lafayette for conspiracy to support a foreign terrorist organization and visa fraud, which could lead to a life sentence if he is convicted.
Al-Muhtadi, who was living in Louisiana, was arrested last week and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The indictment links Al-Muhtadi to Hamas’ attack, which killed roughly 1,200 people. Tens of thousands of Palestinians were also killed in Israel’s military retaliation. Authorities claim Al-Muhtadi trained with a Hamas military group before entering the U.S. on a fake visa. He was working at a restaurant until his arrest last week.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Al-Muhtadi should face the legal consequences if he is convicted.