Liban Mohamed is currently in Somali custody after being named to the list of the FBI 's most-wanted . A U.S. law enforcement official says a former taxi driver from northern Virginia included on the FBI 's list of most-wanted terrorists has been detained in Somalia . The official said 29-year-old Liban Mohamed is currently in Somali custody . He would not describe what efforts would be made to bring Mohamed to the United States for trial . The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he said he is not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation . Mohamed is charged with providing material support to al-Qaeda and al-Shabab and is one of about 30 people on the terrorist list . 'Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for many bombings in Somalia and Uganda and the 2013 attack on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi , Kenya , ' said Carl Ghattas , an agent in charge of the Counterterrorism Division at the time of his inclusion on the most-wanted list . The FBI believes he left the U.S. in 2012 . He was placed on the list about a month ago . Mohamed was formerly a cabdriver , The Washington Post reports , and is suspected of having helped in operations in al-Shabab as well as recruiting new members . Anonymous sources told the press he was well-versed regarding potential targets in Washington . 'While living in Northern Virginia , Mohamed was a recruiter and radicalizer for al Shabaab , which historically has targeted Westerners to go to Somalia and fight for them , ' Ghattas said . 'Not only did Mohamed choose to go to Somalia and fight with al Shabaab , he took a prominent role in trying to recruit people and have them train with weapons . ' The former cab driver was said to have knowledge of several potential targets in Washington . He added : 'It is important for us to locate Mohamed because he has knowledge of the Washington , D.C. area ’ s infrastructure such as shopping areas , Metro , airports , and government buildings . This makes him an asset to his terrorist associates who might plot attacks on U.S . soil . ' A $ 50,000 reward was put out for information leading to his capture . Attorney Gadeir Abbas has represented Mohamed 's family on separate matters . He declined to comment . While the U.S. has no extradition treaty with Somalia efforts are underway to bring Mohamed back to Virginia .
29-year-old Liban Mohamed is currently in American custody . Though there is no extradition agreement between the two countries , U.S. officials are working to find a way to get him back on Somali soil . Said to be a key figure in terrorist groups , helping recruitment efforts and having knowledge of potential targets in Washington .