The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released the names and photos of 54 individuals currently on the United States watch list in 2026, making the information publicly available as part of its ongoing fugitive and wanted persons programme. The list covers a wide range of individuals, spanning suspected terrorists, fugitives, and persons wanted in connection with serious criminal offences.
The names come from multiple countries and backgrounds, reflecting the broad scope of the FBI's watch list operations. The release of names and photos is consistent with the FBI's standard practice of publishing information about wanted individuals to solicit tips from the public and aid in the identification and capture of fugitives operating within and outside the United States.
Notable Names on the 2026 FBI Watch List
Notable names on the watch list include Sirajuddin Haqqani, a key figure linked to terrorism-related charges; Ahlam Ahmad Al-Tamimi, wanted in connection with a bombing case; and Sajid Mir, among many others. The list also features individuals such as Abdullah Shair Khan, George Edward Wright, and Cheri Laverne Dalton, who are associated with long-running fugitive cases.
Other prominent entries include Abdelkarim Hussein Mohamed Al-Nasser, Ali Atwa, and Hasan Izz-Al-Din, all linked to terrorism-related charges. The list also includes Saif Al-Adel, a senior figure in extremist networks, and Abdul Rahman Yasin, who has been wanted for decades in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Full List of People on the FBI Watch List
The complete list of individuals released by the FBI includes:
- Saeed Tavakoli
- Gholamhossein Mohammadnia
- Taghi Daneshvar
- Reza Amiri Moghadam
- Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki
- Ahmad Khazai
- Mohammad Baseri
- Reza Hamidi Ravari
- Majid Dastjani Farahani
- Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani
- Sarah Jamal Muhammad Al-Sayyid
- Mu'min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim
- Issa Barrey
- Hamza Al Ghamdi
- Abd Al Rahman Al Maghrebi
- Kidnappers of Caitlan Coleman
- Sajid Mir
- Abdullah Shair Khan
- George Edward Wright
- Ahlam Ahmad Al-Tamimi
- Cheri Laverne Dalton
- Ambrose Henry Montfort
- Jose Espinosa Caballero
- Ishmail Muslim Ali
- Catherine Marie Kerkow
- Liban Haji Mohamed
- Raddulan Sahiron
- Ahmad Abousamra
- Donna Joan Borup
- Jehad Serwan Mostafa
- Jaber A. Elbaneh
- Abd Al Aziz Awda
- Ali Saed Bin Ali El-Hoorie
- Abdelkarim Hussein Mohamed Al-Nasser
- Elizabeth Anna Duke
- Josephine Sunshine Overaker
- Leo Frederick Burt
- Abdullah Al-Rimi
- Abderraouf Jdey
- Faker Ben Abdelazziz Boussora
- Amer El-Maati
- Sirajuddin Haqqani
- Ali Atwa
- Hasan Izz-Al-Din
- Mohammed Ali Hamadei
- Ibrahim Salih Mohammed Al-Yacoub
- Saif Al-Adel
- Jamal Saeed Abdul Rahim
- Muhammad Abdullah Khalil Hussain Ar-Rahayyal
- Muhammad Ahmed Al-Munawar
- Abdul Rahman Yasin
- Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Mughassil
- Husayn Muhammad Al-Umari
- Wadoud Muhammad Hafiz Al-Turki
Purpose and Public Impact
The FBI's release of the names and photos is aimed at soliciting tips from the public to aid in the identification and capture of these fugitives, who are wanted for offences ranging from terrorism to serious criminal activities. The watch list includes individuals from various countries, reflecting the international scope of the FBI's operations.
Interested members of the public can view the full list, including photos, on the official FBI website, where the information has been made publicly accessible. This initiative is part of the FBI's broader strategy to leverage public assistance in its law enforcement efforts.
