Why was ihop raided

Although no one wanted to comment, another IHOP employee and perhaps manager kept barking, "Who are you talking to? While most agents who descended on the scene were being tight-lipped about executing a sealed search warrant and the raid, the FBI told 14 News that the agents on scene in Evansville were from the Cleveland, Ohio branch, but all the raided IHOPs are owned by "Tarek Elkafrawi, locally known as Terry Elks.

As many as 50 boxes filled with files were removed from one IHOP in Toledo and "dozens" removed from another. Although the investigation is closed, a "well-placed source in the Toledo Police Department" told WTOL that the feds are investigating money laundering, funding terrorist organizations and possible undocumented workers.

The Toledo Blade in Ohio claimed the raids were "reportedly for suspected terrorist activity. He said the agents told him to stay still and allow them to search the place and gave no details on why they were searching the restaurant.

After taking out boxes, the agents left about a. At the time of this report, although 10 boxes were taken in through the back door, seven boxes were removed from the Evansville IHOP restaurant by gun-toting feds like in the image below. In this article: employing illegal aliens , IHOP pancake houses , Terrorist , terrorist money launderin.

Written By Nancy Houser. Life Flying the once-friendly skies in the U. Business Opposition to planned lithium mine in Nevada growing. World Tuvalu minister films climate speech standing in ocean. You may also like:. World US-China pact welcomed at climate talks. Most of the IHOP restaurants were open Wednesday and apparently operating as normal, with one exception, at one of the Ohio restaurants. The doors are locked and it appears as though no one is inside the restaurant.

Some customers were frustrated and surprised with the closing of IHOP. Like I said, they've got good food and they've got good service," said George Court. Federal authorities say the indictment does not show any ties to terrorism organizations. Federal authorities say they are now seeking ownership of the seven IHOP franchises, homes, cars, and bank accounts directly related to the investigation.

We are told that IHOP corporate will likely take over the running of the restaurants. Copyright WFIE. All rights reserved. Skip to content. Follow Us. Download 14 News Apps.

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