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FBI disrupts plot targeting U.S., Europe; indictment unsealed

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:14 AM UTC · How we work

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The FBI disrupted an intelligence plot to kill targets in United States and Europe.
A Manhattan federal court unsealed indictment alleging network paid individuals for surveillance and murder.
The network recruited “US Resident-1,” paid $1,000 and $1,500 for surveillance, offered $40,000 to kill, which was refused.
FBI heads James Barnacle Jr. and Darren Cox credited relentless work for the disruption.
Charges were filed against five members who remain at large.

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Story summary

The FBI disrupted an intelligence plot to kill targets in United States and Europe.
A Manhattan federal court unsealed indictment alleging network paid individuals for surveillance and murder.
The network recruited “US Resident-1,” paid $1,000 and $1,500 for surveillance, offered $40,000 to kill, which was refused.
FBI heads James Barnacle Jr. and Darren Cox credited relentless work for the disruption.
Charges were filed against five members who remain at large.