US Releases Names of Six Afghan Migrants Accused of Crimes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has updated and published a list of six Afghan migrants accused of criminal activity, following the arrest of Mohammad Dawood Alkozai and reports of alleged offenses linked to several Afghan nationals. The release comes amid growing concerns over the vetting process and background checks for Afghan refugees admitted after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
According to information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the individuals in question have either been accused or convicted of offenses including shooting at police officers, sexual assault, collaboration with terrorist groups, and unlawful entry into the United States. U.S. officials have warned that some of the individuals entered the country and were granted temporary stay despite having criminal histories.
Among the six is Jamal Wali, accused of shooting two police officers in Virginia. He was killed during a gunfire exchange. Reports indicate that during the incident, he expressed regret over not collaborating with the Taliban. Two others, Abdullah Hajizada and Naser Ahmad Toheedy, were arrested in Oklahoma amid allegations they were planning a terrorist attack for the 2024 election day.
Another individual, Mohammad Kharwin, who appeared on a terrorism watch list, was initially detained by border officials in 2024 but allowed to enter the country; he was later re-arrested in 2025. Javid Ahmadi, another migrant, remained in the U.S. despite a documented legal record until he was convicted of assault.
The list also includes two serious sexual assault allegations. Bahrollah Noori is accused of attempting to forcibly engage in sexual activity with a child while staying at a migrant facility in Wisconsin. Zabihullah Mohammad faces rape charges involving a minor in Montana.
The DHS statement described these cases as a “harsh response to America’s hospitality,” criticizing the screening processes for Afghan migrants. Meanwhile, the State Department announced it has suspended visa issuance for holders of Afghan passports.
While U.S. officials claim Afghan refugees undergo multi-layered security checks, critics argue the process is insufficient and have called for a thorough reassessment of the refugee intake procedures. It remains unclear whether all six individuals are currently in custody or if some have been deported. Legal proceedings in certain cases are still ongoing.
The renewed publication of these cases has once again raised questions about the security evaluations conducted during the mass evacuation of over 76,000 Afghans following the departure of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. The Taliban’s takeover in 2021, following the collapse of the republican government, led to a large number of Afghan citizens fleeing the country.
