Ramadan Abdullah Mohammad Shallah is wanted for conspiracy to conduct the affairs of the designated international terrorist organisation known as the “Palestinian Islamic Jihad” (PIJ) through a pattern of racketeering activities such as bombings, murders, extortions and money laundering.

Shallah was one of the original founding members of the PIJ and is presently the Secretary-General and leader of the organisation, with headquarters Damascus, Syria. He was listed as a “Specially Designated Terrorist” under United States law on November 27, 1995. Shallah was indicted in a 53 count indictment in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Shallah earned a PhD in banking and economics from a university in England. He has worked as a university professor in several countries and has ties to Tampa, Florida; the Gaza Strip; Egypt; and London, England. He frequently wears eyeglasses, a moustache, and beard. The reward for giving information leading to his arrest is $5,00,000.