A defendant was sentenced to 11 years in prison for crimes related to the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor in Brooklyn. The sentence was issued by United States District Judge Eric Komitee in federal court. Ahmed Alaahri, along with co-defendant Bilal Nagi, was involved in an incident in March 2023 that targeted a 17-year-old victim, identified as John Doe to protect their identity, who was lured into a car and assaulted, with the incident recorded on video.
Bilal Nagi pleaded guilty to kidnapping and was sentenced in August 2025 to 17½ years in prison. Following the completion of their sentences, both Ahmed Alaahri and Nagi, who are citizens of Yemen, are scheduled to face deportation from the United States. The case began when Nagi, who knew the victim, arranged to pick up John Doe from his home. Alaahri was seated in the front passenger seat, while an unnamed co-conspirator, identified as CC-1, was in the back. They then drove to a remote area where the assault occurred.
Portions of the assault were recorded on video, and Nagi later shared some of these recordings online, including on social media platforms such as Instagram. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the minor was threatened with a blade and told that a gun was present to compel compliance. The case highlights the severity of the defendants’ actions and the criminal behavior involved.
United States Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr. issued a statement noting the length of the defendants’ prison sentences and emphasizing that the case underscores the legal consequences for acts of violence and exploitation, particularly against minors. The prosecution was handled by the Office’s General Crimes and National Security and Cybercrime Sections, with Assistant United States Attorney Gilbert Rein leading the case.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York City Police Department participated in the investigation and arrest of the defendants. Terence G. Reilly, the FBI’s Acting Assistant Director in Charge, stated that the sentencing demonstrates law enforcement’s role in addressing crimes against minors.
