US Homeland Security, in a statement on Thursday (Jun 18), said that the man behind the planned mass casualty attack on the UFC &nbsp;Freedom 250 event at White House was an illegal migrant granted DCNA status in 2014. The man identified as 31-year-old Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday.<h2>Who is Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez?</h2>According to federal court records, Alvarez is not a US citizen. The &nbsp;suspected ringleader of the failed terrorist plot against UFC Freedom 250, as per a Homeland Security press release, is a "Mexican illegal alien who overstayed a B2 visitor visa."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/holy-s-t-american-flag-blue-turning-puke-green-huge-chunks-of-paint-peeling-trump-s-reflecting-pool-is-already-falling-apart-watch-1781841058202">'Holy s**t!!': American flag blue turning puke green, huge chunks of paint peeling—Trump's reflecting pool is already falling apart | WATCH</a>Alvarez, as per the release, was due to leave the US in 2001, but overstayed his welcome even after his visa expired. Subsequently, he was granted DCNA status in 2014. "This illegal alien from Mexico should never have been allowed in our country. He was the ringleader of a failed terror attack targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House," said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis in the release.<h2>Charges against Alvarez</h2>Bis said that Alvarez and his co-conspirators "now face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit violence on White House grounds. He will face justice and swiftly be removed from our country." He appeared in front of a judge via video conference on Tuesday morning.Along with Alvarez, authorities have arrested four additional suspects in connection with the plot to orchestrate a mass-casualty event at the White House.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-times-square-panic-teen-held-after-shots-fired-near-fifa-crowds-watch-1781833575244">New York Times Square panic: Teen held after shots fired near FIFA crowds | WATCH</a>If convicted of the murder conspiracy charge, Alvarez faces a possible life sentence and a $250,000 fine; should he be released, he would be required to be under supervision for five years. If convicted of conspiring against the United States, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison followed by three years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.<h2>Shocking details of planned mass casualty event revealed</h2>According to court records, Alvarez and the other suspects planned to meet up in Fredericksburg, Va. They were planning to use drones to blow up the north side of the UFC arena built outside the White House. In the resulting chaos, they then were planning to shoot at the crowds amid evacuation to the south. Snipers were allegedly supposed to focus on high-value targets, like wealthy people and politicians, in order to jumpstart a revolution. The documents show that top targets included President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and multiple members of Congress. E-communications of the suspects reveal that recipients of AIPAC funds, including Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Justice (R-W. Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), and Reps. Carol Miller (R-W. Va.) and Riley Moore (R-W. Va.), were also identified as potential targets.

The US Department of Homeland Security says the alleged mastermind behind a planned attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event near White House was a Mexican national who overstayed his visa. Investigators claim the hit list allegedly included President Donald Trump and other high-profile figures.

US Homeland Security, in a statement on Thursday (Jun 18), said that the man behind the planned mass casualty attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event at White House was an illegal migrant granted DCNA status in 2014. The man identified as 31-year-old Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday. Who is Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez? According to federal court records, Alvarez is not a US citizen. The suspected ringleader of the failed terrorist plot against UFC Freedom 250, as per a Homeland Security press release, is a "Mexican illegal alien who overstayed a B2 visitor visa." Also read | 'Holy s**t!!': American flag blue turning puke green, huge chunks of paint peeling—Trump's reflecting pool is already falling apart | WATCH Alvarez, as per the release, was due to leave the US in 2001, but overstayed his welcome even after his visa expired. Subsequently, he was granted DCNA status in 2014. "This illegal alien from Mexico should never have been allowed in our country. He was the ringleader of a failed terror attack targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House," said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis in the release. Charges against Alvarez Bis said that Alvarez and his co-conspirators "now face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit violence on White House grounds. He will face justice and swiftly be removed from our country." He appeared in front of a judge via video conference on Tuesday morning. Along with Alvarez, authorities have arrested four additional suspects in connection with the plot to orchestrate a mass-casualty event at the White House. Also read | New York Times Square panic: Teen held after shots fired near FIFA crowds | WATCH If convicted of the murder conspiracy charge, Alvarez faces a possible life sentence and a $250,000 fine; should he be released, he would be required to be under supervision for five years. If convicted of conspiring against the United States, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison followed by three years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Shocking details of planned mass casualty event revealed According to court records, Alvarez and the other suspects planned to meet up in Fredericksburg, Va. They were planning to use drones to blow up the north side of the UFC arena built outside the White House. In the resulting chaos, they then were planning to shoot at the crowds amid evacuation to the south. Snipers were allegedly supposed to focus on high-value targets, like wealthy people and politicians, in order to jumpstart a revolution. The documents show that top targets included President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and multiple members of Congress. E-communications of the suspects reveal that recipients of AIPAC funds, including Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Justice (R-W. Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), and Reps. Carol Miller (R-W. Va.) and Riley Moore (R-W. Va.), were also identified as potential targets.

The US Department of Homeland Security says the alleged mastermind behind a planned attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event near White House was a Mexican national who overstayed his visa. Investigators claim the hit list allegedly included President Donald Trump and other high-profile figures.

Who is Abraham Alvarez? DHS says UFC Freedom 250 terror plot ringleader was illegal migrant

Construction is officially underway in White House's UFC ring to be used during an event for the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump. Six bouts are planned for June 14, 2026, in Washington. The event UFC Freedom 250, while being framed as part of a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, coincides with Trump's birthday.&nbsp;“This will be the greatest show on Earth,” Trump said. Trump also showed off a nighttime rendering of what the fight will look like during a press briefing. An Octagon will be placed on the lawn of the White House with a massive light rig arched on either side.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-overtakes-india-fifth-largest-stock-market-tsmc-1779796683234">Taiwan overtakes India to become world’s fifth-largest stock market</a><h2>Who will feature in the event?</h2>The main event will feature lightweight champion Ilia Topuria taking on interim title holder Justin Gaethje, and Alex Pereira will fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt. Other matches include Michael Chandler facing Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight; Bo Nickal and Kyle Daukaus clash at middleweight; Sean O’Malley squares off with fellow bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi; Steve Garcia takes on Diego Lopes at featherweight, and Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis will meet at heavyweight. Hokit is one of Trump's favourite fighters, who was added to the cards after Trump watched him play on May against Curtis Blaydes. The budget for the entire event is estimated to be $60 million and will be paid by the TKO Group.&nbsp;According to UFC president and CEO Dana White, the show will have 4,300 people, 100 per cent of whom will be military. While general fans will be limited to the nearby park. “Across the street is the Ellipse. For those who don’t know, the Ellipse is a massive park. Literally, you’ll be able to see the fight[s] from the Ellipse, but we have screens, we’ve got stages, we’ve got music," said Dana White. The event will be the first professional combat sports event to be held in White House. It will also be broadcast live globally on Paramount+ and on the CBS Network. Country music star Zac Brown is slated to perform the national anthem.&nbsp;

Construction has begun on a UFC Octagon at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, a major combat sports event coinciding with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations.

Construction is officially underway in White House's UFC ring to be used during an event for the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump. Six bouts are planned for June 14, 2026, in Washington. The event UFC Freedom 250, while being framed as part of a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, coincides with Trump's birthday. “This will be the greatest show on Earth,” Trump said. Trump also showed off a nighttime rendering of what the fight will look like during a press briefing. An Octagon will be placed on the lawn of the White House with a massive light rig arched on either side. Also Read: Taiwan overtakes India to become world’s fifth-largest stock market Who will feature in the event? The main event will feature lightweight champion Ilia Topuria taking on interim title holder Justin Gaethje, and Alex Pereira will fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt. Other matches include Michael Chandler facing Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight; Bo Nickal and Kyle Daukaus clash at middleweight; Sean O’Malley squares off with fellow bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi; Steve Garcia takes on Diego Lopes at featherweight, and Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis will meet at heavyweight. Hokit is one of Trump's favourite fighters, who was added to the cards after Trump watched him play on May against Curtis Blaydes. The budget for the entire event is estimated to be $60 million and will be paid by the TKO Group. According to UFC president and CEO Dana White, the show will have 4,300 people, 100 per cent of whom will be military. While general fans will be limited to the nearby park. “Across the street is the Ellipse. For those who don’t know, the Ellipse is a massive park. Literally, you’ll be able to see the fight[s] from the Ellipse, but we have screens, we’ve got stages, we’ve got music," said Dana White. The event will be the first professional combat sports event to be held in White House. It will also be broadcast live globally on Paramount+ and on the CBS Network. Country music star Zac Brown is slated to perform the national anthem.

Construction has begun on a UFC Octagon at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, a major combat sports event coinciding with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations.

White House UFC ring construction begins for Donald Trump’s 80th birthday event

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Who is Abraham Alvarez? DHS says UFC Freedom 250 terror plot ringleader was illegal migrant

White House UFC ring construction begins for Donald Trump’s 80th birthday event