the leadership of the mosque attempted to discipline him in the summer of 2002 and early 2003 for espousing
extremist views. Thumairy denies incurring any such disciplinary measures. Fahad al Thumairy interviews (Feb.
2325, 2004); FBI letterhead memorandum, investigation of Mohammed bin Suleiman al Muhanna, July 9, 2003.
On Bayoumi, see Khalil A. Khalil interview (Feb. 24, 2004). Bayoumi and Thumairy had numerous telephonic con-
tacts between December 1998 and December 2000. Specifically, Bayoumi called Thumairy's home telephone 10
times during this period, and Thumairy called Bayoumi's cellular and home phones 11 times between December
3 and December 20, 2000. FBI electronic communication, "Fahad Al-Thumairy," Nov. 20, 2002. Bayoumi recalls
consulting with Thumairy, solely on religious matters, both by telephone and in person at the mosque. Omar al
Bayoumi interview (Oct. 1617, 2003).As to Thumairy's contact with Mohdar Abdullah, see FBI electronic com-
munication,"Fahad Althumairy," Oct. 25, 2002; FBI report of investigation, interview of Mohdar Abdullah, July 23,
2002.According to one individual,Abdullah visited the mosque frequently and was "very close" to radical follow-
ers of Thumairy. FBI electronic communication,"Fahad Althumairy," Oct. 25, 2002.
was arrested on immigration charges in early 2002.When asked to look at a series of photographs that included
the 19 hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks, Benomrane responded ambiguously, seeming first to pick out the
photographs of Hazmi and Mihdhar but then denying that he recognized them. Later in the interview, Benom-
rane told the FBI about driving "two Saudis" around Los Angeles and to San Diego's Sea World after being intro-
duced to them by Thumairy at the King Fahd mosque before 9/11. According to Benomrane, someone at the
consulate had asked Thumairy to assist the two Saudis, who had recently arrived in Los Angeles and had moved to
an apartment near the mosque. FBI electronic communication,"Fahad Althumairy," Sept. 4, 2002;Ashour E. inter-
view (May 20, 2004); FBI reports of investigation, interviews of Qualid Moncef Benomrane, Mar. 7, 2002; Mar. 13,
2002; May 23, 2002.Working with agencies of the U.S. government, we have attempted to locate and interview
Benomrane overseas, since he was deported in 2002. After checking many possible avenues of corroboration for
this story, our investigation has not substantiated the hypothesis that Benomrane's "two Saudis" were Hazmi and
Mihdhar. In fact, we have established that Benomrane did not obtain a taxi license, or even a driver's license, until
months after he could be supposed to have chauffeured Hazmi and Mihdhar. Moreover, before his deportation,
Benomrane described the two Saudis as sons of a sick father who was seeking medical treatment in Los Angeles.
Ibid.We have found evidence corroborating this account.
unidentified consular employee whom Bayoumi already knew and whom Bin Don says he saw in Anaheim as
recently as November 2003.The employee provided Bayoumi with Qur'ans and other religious materials during
the February 1, 2000, meeting. Omar al Bayoumi interview (Oct. 1617, 2003). At the time of the February 1,
2000, restaurant encounter, Bin Don, a U.S. citizen, went by the name Isamu Dyson.
ing with Bayoumi at the consulate before lunch and visiting the mosque only once, after the meal; when we inter-
viewed him recently, however, he stated that both prayer sessions took place at the mosque. For Bayoumi's visits to
Los Angeles, see FBI report of investigation, recovery of hotel records, Jan. 15, 2002.Although Bayoumi might deny
visiting the mosque on February 1 to conceal some contact he may have made there that day, we have seen no evi-
dence of such contact.
Arabia," undated; FBI letterhead memorandum, investigation of Bayoumi,Apr. 15, 2002.While in San Diego, Bay-
oumi was officially employed by Ercan, a subsidiary of a contractor for the Saudi Civil Aviation Administration,
although a fellow employee described Bayoumi as a "ghost employee," noting that he was one of many Saudis on
the payroll who was not required to work. In April 2000, Bayoumi received a promotion and his status was also
adjusted from "single" to "married" (despite the fact that he was already married). As a result, his salary was raised
and his "other allowances" stipend increased significantly, from approximately $465 to $3,925 a month, remaining
at that level until December 2000. In January 2001, the stipend was reduced to $3,427. It stayed constant until August
2001, when Bayoumi left the United States. Saudi Civil Aviation Authority employment records for Bayoumi, Mar.
2000Jan. 2002 (provided by the FBI); Richard L. Lambert prepared statement, June 26, 2003, pp. 79; FBI reports
of investigation, interviews of Samuel George Coombs, Apr. 8, 2002; July 24, 2002; Aug. 26, 2002.
oumi's lunch with Hazmi and Mihdhar in Los Angeles. Nor do individuals who regard Thumairy as an extremist