Federal Energy Employee Arrested for Allegedly Helping Houthis
Summary
A U.S. Department of Energy employee, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, was arrested for allegedly trying to help the Houthi group in Yemen, which is labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. He is accused of buying materials for explosives and drones and communicating with FBI agents posing as Houthi members to assist their military efforts.Key Facts
- Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, worked in the DOE Nuclear Safety Division at the Hanford site in Washington.
- He was arrested for attempting to support the Houthi group, backed by Iran, which attacks U.S. targets in the Iran war.
- Ellaboudy allegedly bought parts for homemade explosives and drones.
- He used his electrical engineering knowledge to help improve Houthi communications systems.
- In December 2024, he took sick leave claiming exposure to a chemical used in making explosives.
- In September 2025, Ellaboudy traveled to Yemen through Oman using a government-issued passport.
- The FBI discovered his actions after tracking his purchase of explosive materials and drone parts.
- He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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