U.S. authorities have arrested a “key participant” connected to the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, marking a significant development in one of the most closely scrutinized national security cases of the past decade. The announcement was made by Pam Bondi, who confirmed the arrest following a long-running investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Benghazi attack occurred on September 11, 2012, when militants assaulted the U.S. diplomatic compound and a nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, killing four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. The incident sparked years of investigations, congressional hearings, and legal efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible.
According to officials, the individual arrested played a significant role in planning or facilitating the attack. While authorities have not released full details about the suspect’s identity or location at the time of arrest, they described the operation as the result of years of intelligence gathering, interagency cooperation, and international coordination.
Bondi said the arrest underscores the U.S. government’s continued commitment to pursuing justice, regardless of how much time has passed. “Those responsible for killing Americans will be held accountable,” she said, adding that investigations into other individuals connected to the attack remain ongoing.
Federal officials emphasized that the case demonstrates the FBI’s ability to track suspects across borders and bring them to justice through lawful means. The arrest follows previous prosecutions of individuals tied to extremist groups involved in the assault.
Families of the victims have long called for accountability, and the latest development is likely to renew public attention on the Benghazi case, which remains a symbol of both sacrifice and unresolved questions surrounding U.S. diplomatic security.
