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Bondi warns of vetting failures after 'frightening' arrest of Afghan national for bomb threats in Texas
- Bondi says a chilling case in Fort Worth shows the risk from an Afghan national arrested for bomb threats.
- Officials say there was virtually little or no vetting that allowed similar suspects to slip through.
- Alokozay was charged in federal court and has not yet entered a plea, with FBI identification via facial recognition.
- The case follows scrutiny over vetting of foreign nationals entering the U.S., a point emphasized by Bondi.
- Bondi thanked local law enforcement, U.S. attorneys, and the FBI for identifying and arresting the suspect.
- The Associated Press contributed to the Fox News report on the suspect and arrest.
- The case involved a video threat circulated online by a person claiming to be in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
- The report notes that the Texas arrest happened as authorities investigate broader vetting concerns.
- Authorities say Alokozay was detained in the Fort Worth area and faced federal charges.
- The Fox News piece includes promotional segment language for their app and newsletter.
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