ALIASES/NAME VARIANTS: Ibrahim, Mustapha, Papa, Marzouk, Farouq, Faruq al-Tunisi, Rubi‘i al‑Urduni, A. Raouf Jdey, Abdal Ra‘of Bin Muhammed Bin Yousef Al-Jadi, ‘Abd al-Ra‘uf bin Habib al-Jadi

REMARKS: Abderraouf Jdey left his native Tunisia in 1991 and immigrated to Montreal, Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen in 1995. While in Canada, Jdey studied biology at the University of Montreal and attended the El-Sunna Mosque in Montreal. Jdey departed Canada in 1999 and received combat training and experience in Afghanistan through 2000. He fought against the Afghan Northern Alliance and authored a suicide letter stating his intention to become a martyr for jihad. Jdey also appeared in a well-known martyrdom video that was later found in an al‑Qa‘ida leader’s house in 2001.

WANTED: Should be considered armed and dangerous. Abderraouf Jdey has an extensive history of extremist affiliations. He has been closely linked with al-Qa‘ida operatives and involved in plans for conducting hijacking and terrorist operations. Jdey is an associate of Tunisian terror suspect Faker Boussora, and the two have been seen traveling together.

Jdey’s whereabouts since 2001 are unknown. He was last identified as potentially being in Turkey in early 2002. Authorities remain concerned that Jdey may attempt to return to Canada or the United States to plan or participate in a terrorist attack.

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 Abderraouf Jdey. 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.