Haider Ali was arrested in DC and charged with false impersonation of a US officer and bribing other secret service agents.
Two men were arrested on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, for acting as federal agents. Moreover, gifting lavish bribes to the Secret Service agents.
According to the New York Post, Ali is accused of providing rent-free apartments, including a penthouse, as well as policing equipment to US agents as a bribe.
Who Is Haider Ali From DC? Name And Origin Details
Haider Ali aka Haider Sher-Ali a 36-year-old man from DC. He had been posing as a Fake Department of Homeland Security task force for many years.
He was accompanied by Arian Taherzadeh, 40 while supplying a rent-free luxury apartment and electronics to the Secret Service agents.
Ali had lied about working on the investigation into gangs and violence linked to the January 6 insurgency at the United States Capitol.
He is accused of providing Secret Service officers and agents with rent-free apartments and a penthouse worth over $40,000 a year.
The court records also show that Ali and Arian had provided iPhones, surveillance systems, a drone, flat-screen television, a generator, and a gun case.
Secret Service Agents Arrested: Haider Ali Charged With Fraud Case & False Impersonation
Haider Ali has been busted for pretending to be a federal agents. He was arrested in Southeast Washington on Wednesday evening.
He was into custody as more than a dozen FBI agents are also charged with bribery. Further, investigations will be done against the four Secret Service Agents.
According to the court reports, Ali and Taherzadeh had been allegedly impersonating federal agents for at least 2 years.
The pair had also represented as members of the first lady’s security team for a year.
The court affidavit reads: “Taherzadeh and Ali are not, in fact, employees of the Department of Homeland Security or any United States government agency,”
Meanwhile, Ali and Arian Taherzadeh are expected to appear in the courts on Thursday, April 7, 2022. The investigation remains ongoing.
Haider Ali Mugshot Released: Is He Lockedup In Jail?
The mugshot of Haider Ali and Arian Taherzadeh has not circulated yet. However, there is a picture of them posing as federal agents.
In the photo, Taherzadeh is seen in tactical gear with witnesses to bolster his claim that he worked for DHS.
Another picture of them being handcuffed at Southeast Washington on Wednesday evening is also available on the Internet.