On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice revealed that it had filed charges against an Afghan national who was allegedly planning an ISIS-sponsored terrorist act on American Election Day.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was apprehended by the FBI on Monday in Oklahoma following his acquisition of firearms and ammo from a covert law enforcement official, as The Daily Mail reported.

Some of the accusations against him include plotting with others and trying to provide material support to ISIS.

Court records state that Tawhedi and an unidentified juvenile conspired to "stage a violent attack" in the United States after Tawhedi sold his possessions, sent his family back to Afghanistan, and bought assault weapons.

Arrest Details

With this indictment, the Justice Department has made it clear, time and time again, that safeguarding the November presidential election from outside interference is its top priority.

Prosecutors suspect that Tawhedi had a scheme to target "large gatherings of people," but their efforts were thwarted just over a month before the election.

Federal law enforcement officials were praised by both Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray for foiling the scheme.

According to Garland, the DOJ will keep “identify, investigate, and prosecute the individuals who seek to terrorize the American people.”

Scoop from @dandeluce and @ckubeNBC: The alleged Afghan terrorist charged this week worked as a security guard for the CIA in Afghanistan.

The FBI is investigating whether he was radicalized before or after he came here in 2021 on humanitarian parole--a month after the chaotic…

— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) October 9, 2024

Immigration Details

Tawhedi, who arrived in the United States in September 2021, is presently on parole status while his immigration proceedings are being resolved, according to prosecutors. He resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and child.

Over the summer, the accused reportedly searched online for “How to access Washington dc cameras,” “which US state does not require relations to get a firearm,” and “Which US States Have Passed Permitless Carry Gun Laws.”

In July, Tawhedi also viewed the webcams for the White House and the Washington Monument.

According to court documents, Tawhedi initiated communication with a recognized ISIS recruiter via the messaging platform Telegram in August.

Proof in Hand

The FBI recovered messages that were emphasized in court documents that purportedly depict Tawhedi and the recruiter discussing firearms. Tawhedi also inquired whether someone would be able to "guide" his family in the near future.

“Brother, our house was sold today. We’ll receive money by the 15th of October, next month,” read one message from Tawhedi that was included in court documents. “After that we will begin our duty, God willing, with the help of God, we will get ready for the election day.”