The city still remembers the shudder. February 26th, 1993. A Tuesday that smelled of concrete dust and fear. Six dead, hundreds injured, and a hole ripped in the heart of the World Trade Center – a wound that never truly closed. And one man, Abdul Rahman Yasin, walks free. For over three decades, he’s been a ghost, a phantom limb of that horrific day, and now he’s squarely in the FBI’s crosshairs as one of their Most Wanted.
Yasin, born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1960, isn’t some shadowy foreign operative. He’s an American, born and bred, allegedly one of the key players in orchestrating the bombing. The charges read like a litany of destruction: explosives, arson, assaulting federal officers, conspiracy. He helped build the bomb, they say, and then vanished into the maze of this city, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. He’s described as around 5’10”, 180 pounds, with dark brown eyes and black hair. Investigators believe he may bear a chemical burn scar on his right thigh, a silent testament to the fire he allegedly helped unleash. And a critical note for anyone who crosses his path: Yasin is known to suffer from epilepsy, and should be considered armed and dangerous.
The feds aren’t just looking, they’re *offering* for information. A hefty $5 million reward, courtesy of the Rewards For Justice Program, hangs over this case. Five million dollars for a name, a location, anything that leads to Yasin’s capture. It’s a significant sum, but it’s not about the money, not really. It’s about finally bringing closure to the victims, their families, and a city that remembers the smell of smoke and the weight of loss. He’s been a fugitive for so long, blending into the anonymity of urban life, but the net is tightening.
What was his life like after the bombing? What shadows did he seek? Did he remain in New York, or did he slip away to some other corner of this country, or even overseas? Those are questions the FBI needs answers to. His past is largely unknown, his occupations a blank space in the files. He’s a master of disappearing, a ghost in the machine. But ghosts can be exposed.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Abdul Rahman Yasin, do not approach him. Contact the FBI immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit your tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Don’t let this ghost continue to haunt our streets. Speak up.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Abdul Rahman Yasin |
| Charges | Damage by Means of Fire or an Explosive; Damage by Means of Fire or an Explosive to United States Property; Transport in Interstate Commerce an Explosive; Destruction of Motor Vehicles or Motor Vehicle Facilities; Conspiracy to Commit Offense or Defraud the United States; Aiding and Abetting; Assault of a Federal Officer in the Line of Duty; Commission of a Crime of Violence Through the Use of a Deadly Weapon or Device |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | April 10, 1960 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5’10” |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | Yasin possibly has a chemical burn scar on his right thigh. |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Abdul Rahman Yasin
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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