ALIASES/NAME VARIANTS: Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Awlaqi, Fahd Al-Quso, Abu Huthaifah, Abu Huthaifah Al-Yemeni, Abu Huthaifah Al-Adani, Abu Al-Bara

WANTED: Should be considered armed and dangerous. Fahd Mohammed Ahmed al-Quso is wanted in connection with the 12 October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen. This attack resulted in the deaths of 17 American sailors. Al-Quso was being held by Yemeni authorities in connection with the attack when he escaped from prison in April 2003. Al‑Quso is indicted for murder and conspiracy to murder US nationals and US military personnel; conspiracy to use and using a Weapon of Mass Destruction; damaging and destroying government property and defense facilities; and providing material support to a terrorist organization.

REWARD: The Rewards for Justice program, US Department of State, is offering up to $5 million for information leading directly to the apprehension and/or conviction of Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quso. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office if you are in the United States, or the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you prefer to use E-mail, send your information to rfj@state.gov. If you prefer to use the telephone, please call 1-800-US REWARDS.