FBI sanctions listing
JEHAD SERWAN MOSTAFA
JEHAD SERWAN MOSTAFA is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Most Wanted Terrorists programme, listed on 2010-09-22. Most Wanted Terrorists. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, American nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists; Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization; Providing Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization Jehad Serwan Mostafa is believed to be the highest-ranking United States citizen fighting with al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based terrorist organization. It is believed that Mostafa joined al-Shabaab in approximately 2006 and has served in many capacities, including serving as a military instructor at al-Shabaab's training camps, a leader of the foreign fighters, a leader and propagandist in al-Shabaab's media wing, an intermediary between al-Shabaab and other terrorist organizations, and as a leader in the group's use of explosives in terrorist attacks. Mostafa is currently charged in a superseding indictment in the United States District Court, Southern District of California, San Diego, California, with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists; conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization; and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Jehad Serwan Mostafa's arrest. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Most Wanted Terrorists |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Most Wanted Terrorists |
| Date listed | 2010-09-22 |
| Source record ID | fbi:046cea2c4def4588a880fbaba095813c |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Most Wanted Terrorists |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 28, 1981 |
| Place of birth | Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Nationality / country | American |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (6)
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:046cea2c4def4588a880fbaba095813c |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |