In a confidential memo addressed to partner law enforcement agencies, the FBI’s Assistant Director Cathy Milhoan disclosed that a recent string of swatting incidents targeting Jewish institutions across the nation was likely a coordinated effort by a group operating outside the United States. The memo, obtained by ABC News, highlighted that nearly 200 Jewish organizations were affected over the weekend.
Milhoan’s letter said, “At this time, based on similar language and specific email tradecraft used, it appears the perpetrators of these threats are connected. Additionally, these threats appear to be originating from outside of the United States.” She further assured, “To date, none of these email threats have involved any actual explosive devices or credible risk of harm to congregants.”
The FBI is actively investigating these threats, with more than 30 of its 56 field offices involved. According to Milhoan, these incidents violated multiple federal laws. The Secure Community Network (SCN), a non-profit that advises U.S. Jewish institutions on safety, recorded an unprecedented number of 199 swatting incidents and false bomb threats between Friday and Saturday.
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