MOSCOW, May 14 (RAPSI) – The US Department of Justice (USDOJ) announced the arrest Thursday of 30-year-old Uzbekistan national Fazliddin Kurbanov on a plethora of federal terrorism charges.

RIA Novosti reported citing an identified Uzbek intelligence source that authorities are presently working to find more information on the suspect.

According to the DOJ announcement, Kurbanov is accused of having conspired in Idaho to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist association known as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. He allegedly offered material support – including himself – to terrorists knowing that doing so would assist in preparations for the use of a weapon of mass destruction. Furthermore, he is alleged to have had in his possession various items that could be used to create destructive devices, including a hollow hand grenade, hobby fuse, aluminum powder, potassium nitrate, and sulfur.

He is further accused of having taught lessons in Utah on making explosive devices, and of having distributed information relating to such, including recipes and shopping advice.

Kurbanov faces charges in Idaho and Utah, having been indicted by federal grand juries in both states. 

In Idaho, he has been charged with: conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, and possession of unregistered destructive devices. For these charges, Kurbanov faces up to 40 years in prison – 15 for each conspiracy charge, and 10 for the possession charge.

In Utah, he has been charged with: distribution of information relating to explosives, destructive devices, and weapons of mass destruction. He faces up to 20 years in prison on this count.

Kurbanov is expected to make his first appearance in an Idaho court Friday, and will be transferred to Utah after his Idaho prosecution wraps.