Above: Saif Ahmed in 1998

Saif Sayed Mohammed Ahmed

Last seen in Beaumont, Texas on July 1, 1998

Vital statistics: Born on November 29, 1995. Black hair, brown eyes. His nickname is "Yousef". Was two at the time.

NCIC number: M-774171686

Circumstances: Saif's mother had been awarded custody of him after his parents' divorce. His father, Sayed El Arabi Mohamed Ahmed, had visitation rights. A photo and vital statistics for him are posted below. On the above date, he fled with his son to Cairo, Egypt. A month later, on August 3, a Texas court issued an order for the child's return. Sayed ignored the order and in October, warrants were issued for Sayed's arrest on charges of kidnapping and the unlawful retention of a child outside the United States. They are still thought to be in Egypt.


Above: Sayed Ahmed in 1998

Vital statistics: Born on April 12, 1956. Black hair, brown eyes. Sayed may use the alias "Ramadan Ahmed". Some agencies spell his middle names "El Arabimohammed." He has a large mole on his chin and he walks with a slight limp. Sayed speaks both Arabic and English. Was forty-two at the time.

If you have any information as to Saif's whereabouts, please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Beaumont, Texas Office at 713-693-5000. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
The Charley Project
International Broadcasting Bureau
The Doe Network

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