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The Federal Grand Jury in Minnesota accused two naturalized American citizens from the Republic of Cameroon, stating that they were orchestrated kidnappings, bombing and murder in their native country.
Benedict NVANA KUAH, 51 and Pascal Kikishi Vongby, 52, were arrested on Friday morning at Minnesota County And they face additional charges of convincing, abducting, strengthening and injured persons abroad, conspiracy to provide material support or resources and conspiracy to monetary instruments, in accordance with the Ministry of Justice.
Kuah is also charged with three points of providing material support or resources, conspirations for execution by taking hostages and conspirators for use Weapons of mass destruction outside the US
Men made their initial performances and are held in custody on waiting for a detention hearing scheduled for 10 and 11. September.
The alleged attacks occurred in Cameroon, the country in Central Africa. (Associated Press)
Kuah and Vongby allegedly held leading roles in the defense forces of the Ambazion (ADF), a separatist militia who wanted to create an independent country in Cameroon, in accordance with the indictments.
Couple allegedly used their views to collect money and funded the purchase of weapons and directed the consistors in Cameroon for Kidnap, bomb, and kill civilians, Government officialsand members of security forces in order to intimidate civilians and force the Cache government to recognize their legitimacy.
Starting in 2017. The two men reportedly sent thousands of dollars Co-conspiracies in Cameroon For weapons and explosives, the direction of attacks killed, injured or made it difficult for civilians, according to the indictment. In 2022. year, fighters were kidnapped by government official and published propaganda videos.
The couple allegedly sent thousands of dollars to cooperatives in Cameroon for weapons and explosives and a directional attack that left civilians dead, injured or taken hostage.
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In 2023. year, Kuah allegedly helped planning Ied attacks on the regional governor and funded bombing at the Mount Cameroon Race for hope that he injured 19 people. In the same year, the commander appointed Kuah was accused of killing two unarmed civilians at market square, while Vongby appeared in propaganda video threaten to the compartments.
In 2024. year, Kuah allegedly approved funding and operational plan for celebration of days of young people who killed a 15-year-old girl and injured dozens of other children.
The couple allegedly targeted more civilians in Cameroon.
The indictment further states in Kuah and Vongby raised money online to support their business, including campaign titled “Download Fund” and “work 200aks”, who were looking for donations for AK-47 rifles and explosives.
Kuah appeared in multiple videos calling supporters to finance the purchase of weapons and ammunition, according to officials.
If it is convicted, men face statutory maximum penalties in prison.
Matthew Galeotti, the acting assistant lawyer Doi’s criminal division, said that the couple used the United States as a database of operations for “cause death, terror and suffering among innocent civilians.”
Joseph Thompson seemed an American Minnesota District Lawyer, added the state “Not Laingpad” for foreign violence.
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“Earlier from the comfort of its living room in Minnesota, these defendants caused violence and suffered half the world,” Thompson wrote in the statement. “They ordered kidnappings, bomb bombs and murders. Their crimes are in Afrony and American law and basic human decency. Cameroon is a safer place for this Prosecution.”
The Ministry of Justice did not immediately answer the request of Fox News Digital for comment.
