FBI Reveals More Suspects in UFC Freedom 250 Conspiracy
The FBI has disclosed additional suspects linked to a conspiracy targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. This follows the unsealing of court documents in Missouri on Monday.
The recent criminal complaint identifies Jordan W. Rinker from Missouri as an involved conspirator, raising the total number of publicly named defendants to six. Previously, five suspects were indicted in mid-June concerning the alleged scheme.
According to FBI officials, the conspiracy involved plans to use drones filled with explosives to target buildings near the event, which would lead to mass evacuations and direct crowds towards designated sniper teams. Moreover, there were intentions for a “second wave” attack aimed at breaching the White House gates.
Details of the Attack Plot
Prosecutors outlined that the conspirators first connected through a TikTok group named “Vanguard of the Old,” where they shared training videos and tactical intel before moving to encrypted chat platforms like Signal.
The indictment reveals that members of the conspiracy agreed to commit acts of violence on the White House grounds during the UFC Freedom 250 event, with actions purportedly taking place from March until June 21st.
Agents indicated that suspect members had gathered firearms, ammunition, tactical gear, and other equipment to prepare for the attack.
Rinker is said to have played a logistical role in the conspiracy. Allegations suggest that he received $1,200 from co-defendant Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, transferred $100 to Brian Omar Lore to aid his travel from California to Washington, and gifted Alvarez a shotgun during a meet-up.
As for Lore, he reportedly started his journey from California on June 11 to join the planned attack. The plot was reportedly disrupted when the mother of 19-year-old Propper, one of the defendants, informed the FBI.
Investigation’s Scope
The unfolding investigation hints at a wider network than initially suspected. Proper’s cell phone revealed a primary chat group on Signal with about 19 alleged participants, alongside smaller groups categorized by role and location.
There appear to be rising tensions among federal agencies regarding the timing of the information release. Two senior officials mentioned that the Secret Service preferred to withhold public announcements of the investigation until more arrests could be made, primarily to avoid alerting potential targets and disrupting the ongoing inquiry.
