German officials have accused a Moroccan man of participating in the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Prosecutors stated on Wednesday that 28-year-old Monir al-Motassadek had opened a bank account for Marwan al-Shehhi, one of the hijackers who piloted a plane into the World Trade Center. Prosecutors say that between May and November 2000, large sums of money were deposited into his account to cover expenses for several of the hijackers. Mr. al-Motassadek was arrested by police in Hamburg in November, a city where several of the hijackers lived. However, prosecutors had not charged him until today. News media reported in October that Mr. al-Motassadek claimed to know Mohamed Atta, another hijacker, as well as Mr. al-Shehhi, but stated that he had no involvement in the September 11 attacks.
Germany Accuses Moroccan Man of Involvement in September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Germany has accused Monir al-Motassadek, a 28-year-old Moroccan man, of being involved in the September 11 attacks by opening a bank account for one of the hijackers. This accusation follows his arrest in Hamburg, where several hijackers resided. The case highlights ongoing investigations into the financial networks supporting terrorism.
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Germany accuses Moroccan man of aiding September 11 terrorist attacks.
- German officials indict Monir al-Motassadek
- German police arrest Monir al-Motassadek
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The indictment of Monir al-Motassadek connects him to the September 11 attacks.
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