A federal grand jury has indicted Eric Tataw, 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, on charges of conspiring to support armed separatist groups in Cameroon and threatening violence.
“The defendant is alleged to have ordered horrific acts of violence, including severing limbs, against Cameroonian civilians in support of a violent secessionist movement,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Tataw, known as “the Garri Master,” allegedly raised funds for separatist fighters seeking to create a new country called “Ambazonia.” He faces charges of conspiracy and interstate communication of threats.
“We will continue to hold accountable those who aim to turn American soil into a staging ground for political violence abroad,” said Sue J. Bai, Head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
The investigation involves U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service, with FBI assistance.
Tataw surrendered and will appear in court. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
In a separate development, Tataw announced that his book, “The Trump Approach,” will be released soon. According to Tataw, the book launch will be strictly by invitation, and it will be available on Amazon. “It’s going to be on Amazon, we have already sent out invitations to some friends,” Tataw said. “Most of you my friends, I am sure you have received. We are going to send more to some other friends.”