FBI Offers Up to $5 Million for Information on Mahmood Shah Habibi

The FBI has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location or recovery of Afghan–American Mahmood Shah Habibi.

The FBI in Washington has released a missing-person poster for Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan–American citizen and former head of Afghanistan’s Civil Aviation Authority.

In a statement issued Sunday, August 10, the FBI announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location and safe return of Habibi.

The agency urged the public to report any details regarding his disappearance or current whereabouts, emphasizing that tips can be provided anonymously.

“It has been three years since Habibi was abducted, and the FBI, along with its partners, remains determined to find him,” the statement said.

The announcement comes after Reuters recently reported that the Taliban detained Habibi in connection with the killing of former al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and alleged CIA infiltration of the company where he was employed.

Habibi served as Afghanistan’s civil aviation chief prior to the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. He later relocated abroad, but maintained professional ties to the aviation sector.

The Taliban has not publicly confirmed his detention, and his current condition and location remain unknown. His family and colleagues have repeatedly appealed for his release, expressing concern for his safety.

The FBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the case and the potential international dimensions of Habibi’s disappearance. The reward offer signals a renewed push to gather actionable intelligence in hopes of securing his safe return.

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