FBI identifies sixth suspect charged in alleged White House UFC terror plot

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The FBI on Monday identified the sixth suspect in an alleged terror plot on the Ultimate Fighting Championship 250 event at the White House earlier this month.

At least five people were initially arrested in the plot, but agents are working to identify as many as 19 others who appear to be involved in the planning on encrypted chats communicating with the alleged plotters, officials said.

Court documents showed that Missouri defendant Jordan W. Rincker has now been accused of being a sixth alleged member of the conspiracy to use explosive-laden drones and snipers to attack the fighting match at the White House, according to Fox News.

Rincker is accused of playing a logistical role in the plot, after allegedly accepting a $1,200 payment from alleged ringleader Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, and transferring $100 to Bryan Omar Roa to help fund his travel to the nation’s capital.

The new affidavit also indicated investigators were examining whether members of the group discussed a potential future attack on a FIFA World Cup match scheduled for July 3 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The initial plot was reportedly disrupted after Ohio defendant Tycen Proper’s mother reported her son’s unusual behavior to police in Ohio earlier this month, highlighting his recent purchases of firearms and conversations with random people online.

Another suspect was arrested in Missouri and identified as 32-year-old Daniel Eskridge, who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, in connection with a plan to attack the event.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.