Event Brief
US arrests Energy Department employee over alleged Houthi aid
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: The US Justice Department arrested Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a 51-year-old US Energy Department employee, on claims he attempted to provide material support or resources to Yemen’s Houthis. Prosecutors said he acquired materials for explosive and drone construction capable of delivering explosives.
WHO: US Justice Department
WHAT: Arrested Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a US Energy Department employee, over alleged attempts to provide material support or resources to Yemen’s Houthis.
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 8:26 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was arrested over allegations that he traveled overseas and used specialized expertise to aid the Houthis, including acquiring materials for explosive and drone construction.
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