US Energy Dept Engineer Arrested on Suspicion of Aiding Houthis

A US Department of Energy engineer has been arrested on suspicion of aiding Houthi rebels in Yemen and procuring military equipment for them.

Law enforcement authorities in the United States have arrested a federal employee working as an engineer in the Department of Energy on suspicion of aiding Houthi rebels in Yemen, news outlets i24NEWS and Behadrey Haredim reported.

According to the report by Behadrey Haredim, the suspicions against the engineer include assistance to the group as well as the procurement of military equipment intended for the Houthis. Meanwhile, i24NEWS reported on the employee's arrest on suspicion of attempting to assist the rebels in Yemen, without providing extensive details at this stage.

The suspect's identity, the scope of the military equipment allegedly acquired, and the exact circumstances of his arrest have not yet been released by authorities.