FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event

The FBI announced on June 14, 2024, that it disrupted a plot involving 23 individuals, leading to the arrest of at least five people suspected of planning attacks. These alleged attacks were reportedly aimed at the White House and a UFC event. The investigation, which began in April 2024, uncovered communications between the suspects discussing their intentions. According to a statement from the FBI, the group was inspired by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) and had been radicalized online. The suspects are believed to have been planning to carry out attacks in the United States, with specific targets including the White House and a UFC event scheduled for September 2024. Law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the full scope of the plot and identify any other potential conspirators. The FBI emphasized that the arrests prevented significant harm and highlighted the ongoing threat posed by individuals inspired by foreign terrorist organizations.