The FBI alerted state and local authorities Monday to be on the lookout for 11 Egyptian exchange students who arrived in the U.S. last month but never showed up for class.With the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks just around the corner, I'm not sure I agree that "there is no threat associated with these men".
The men, who range in age from 18 to 22, were scheduled to attend a month-long program in U.S. history and culture, plus English language instruction, at Montana State University along with six other students. The group flew from Cairo and arrived in the U.S. on July 29. All entered the U.S. legally, but officials said the no-shows violated the terms of their visas and that the government would likely send them home once they turn up.
FBI Special Agent Richard Kolko emphasized that there was no indication that the men were involved in any illicit activity.
"At this point, all they have done is not show up for a scheduled academic program," Kolko said. "There is no threat associated with these men."
UPDATE: Three caught.
UPDATE 2: More caught, including one causing problems at an airport.
UPDATE3: Got 'em all.
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