Federal authorities have arrested an electrical engineer employed by the Department of Energy on allegations of aiding Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, according to the Justice Department. The charges include supplying materials for homemade explosives and drones, as well as traveling to Yemen in support of the militant group. The case highlights concerns over foreign influence and potential security risks within U.S. government agencies. Details on the engineer’s specific role and the extent of their involvement remain under investigation.
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.
