FBI Warns Law Enforcement to Look Out for 11 Missing Egyptian Exchange Students
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The FBI alerted state and local authorities Monday to be on the lookout for 11 Egyptian exchange students who arrived in the U.S. last month but never showed up for class.
The men, who range in age from 18 to 22, were scheduled to attend a month-long program in U.S. history and culture, plus English language instruction, at Montana State University along with six other students. The group flew from Cairo and arrived in the U.S. on July 29. All entered the U.S. legally, but officials said the no-shows violated the terms of their visas and that the government would likely send them home once they turn up.
FBI Special Agent Richard Kolko emphasized that there was no indication that the men were involved in any illicit activity.
Authorities are urged to “approach with caution”. Names released.
The FBI says the group arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York on July 29th and disappeared shortly thereafter. The advisory states that the alert is nationwide but that there is specific concern the Egyptians may be on the Eastern Seaboard.
According to the FBI advisory the 11 missing Egyptians are:
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