US Energy Department Employee Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Support Yemen’s Houthis

US authorities have arrested an employee of the Department of Energy on charges of attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthi group in Yemen.

The Houthis are designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization. The accusation concerns alleged assistance to that group.

The charge describes an attempt to provide support, rather than confirming that any resources were delivered. It remains an allegation, not a finding of guilt.

The information available did not identify the employee or specify what support or resources the individual allegedly sought to provide.