June 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C. / Ottawa — A Pakistani national residing in Canada has been extradited to the United States to face terrorism-related charges, U.S. federal authorities confirmed Tuesday.
The individual, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, age 20, was arrested by Canadian law enforcement in 2024 following a joint investigation involving the FBI, RCMP, and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Khan is accused of plotting a mass shooting attack in New York City inspired by terrorist ideology.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Khan allegedly communicated with undercover FBI agents about acquiring firearms and ammunition and expressed plans to carry out a large-scale attack targeting a Jewish center in Brooklyn. Investigators say the plot was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the 2023 Hamas assault on Israel.
“This case highlights the continuing threat posed by individuals radicalized online and willing to carry out violence on behalf of terrorist organizations,” said FBI Director Kash Patel in a statement. “Thanks to the strong cooperation between U.S. and Canadian authorities, we were able to stop a potentially catastrophic attack.”
Khan now faces federal charges in the Southern District of New York, including attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Canadian authorities approved the extradition following a legal review under the Extradition Act. The case underscores growing cross-border cooperation in identifying and neutralizing terrorism threats before they materialize.
Khan is expected to appear in federal court in Manhattan later this week.
