Muslim leader in U.S. 'intelligence coup'
From CNN Justice Producer Terry Frieden
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 Prisoners tell authorities about an alleged Libyan plot to assassinate the ruler of Saudi Arabia.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An American Muslim leader is expected to admit being involved in an alleged Libyan plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's crown prince, CNN has learned.
Abdurahman Alamoudi is not charged in the assassination plot, but government sources said he has agreed to fully cooperate in what one senior government official called "a real intelligence coup for the United States."
Alamoudi has struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors and is expected to plead guilty in federal court Friday to charges related to his dealings with Libya.
"This guy was really well-connected and he knows who all the players are," the official told CNN.
Saudi Arabian and U.S. authorities have been investigating the alleged plot by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to assassinate Crown Prince Abdullah bin Aziz.
Libya has said the allegations are false.(Alleged plot investigated)
The charges to which Alamoudi is expected to plead guilty also include making false statements about his citizenship and travel, immigration fraud and tax offenses -- including failure to report assets in a Swiss bank account.
Officials believe that the plea agreement is likely to result in a prison sentence of more than 20 years for Alamoudi.
A court spokesman said in October 2003, an 18-count indictment charged Alamoudi, a leader of several Muslim American charities, with accepting money from Libya.
Alamoudi pleaded not guilty to all charges at his March 31 arraignment.
U.S. officials are expressing great satisfaction with the plea agreement and say it reflects FBI and CIA cooperation.
Government officials decided not make a public pronouncement out of concern it might be seen abroad as self-congratulatory.
