FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, including by buying materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveling to Yemen, the Justice Department said Thursday.

FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

TL;DR

  • A Department of Energy electrical engineer was arrested.
  • The engineer is accused of supporting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
  • Charges include purchasing materials for homemade explosives and drones.
  • The engineer also allegedly traveled to Yemen.