Aliakbar Mohammad Amin has been arrested and charged with transmitting threats to injure Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her family. Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. emphasized that such actions cannot be dismissed as political discourse, stating, “Threatening to harm public officials is a criminal act that cannot be excused as political discourse.”
According to the criminal complaint, between March 29 and April 1, 2025, Amin allegedly sent threatening messages to Gabbard and her husband, including alarming statements like, “You and your family are going to die soon” and “The home you two own . . . is a legitimate target and will be hit at a time and place of our choosing.”
Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, made it clear that the FBI treats threats as significant federal offenses, saying, “The FBI sees all threatening communications as a serious federal offense. We will employ every investigative tool and resource available to identify those responsible and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Further investigation revealed similar threats posted on social media by Amin, including images of firearms pointed at photographs of Gabbard and her husband. Amin's residence was searched, and a firearm was recovered by federal agents.
Amin, a 24-year-old from Lilburn, Georgia, was charged on April 11, 2025, under Title 18, United States Code, Section 875(c). His initial appearance in federal court led to detention pending trial.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of Operation Take Back America. The operation aims to utilize the resources of the Department of Justice to combat illegal immigration, eradicate cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent criminals.
For additional information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office or visit the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.