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In this episode, retired agent John Cosenza reviews an investigation involving a Tunisian operative and a European terrorist cell that he worked out of Milan while assigned as the Assistant Legal Attaché (ALAT) in Italy. This case was unique in that it was worked jointly between the FBI and the Italian National Police, with assistance from NCIS.
The successful investigation resulted in charges of conspiracy, arms and explosive trafficking, and the use of fraudulent documents. John explains how extraterritorial jurisdiction authorizes the FBI to investigate crimes against Americans on foreign soil, such as murders and kidnappings, if the crimes were based on an act of terrorism.
Special Agent (Retired)
John M. Cosenza
2/24/91 – 11/21/13
Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) John Cosenza served in the FBI for 22 years.
John spent much of his career working counterterrorism cases and extraterritorial jurisdiction investigations.
These extraterritorial jurisdiction and counterterrorism cases took John around the world to numerous countries and international venues. He was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC).
Below are links to articles regarding the investigation, arrest and conviction of Tunisian operative Essid Sami Ben Khemais:
Arrested Italian cell sheds light on Bin Laden’s European network
Suspected Bin Laden Operative Put on Trial
4 Tunisians Convicted On Terror Charges
From al Qaeda in Italy to Ansar al Sharia Tunisia
