Eight men accused of plotting a drone and sniper attack on the White House during a UFC event last month allegedly used online aliases, the New York Post reported.
The aliases included "Shriveled Shlong," "Whiskey Six," and "Viper of the S.O.G.," according to the Post, which reported the men allegedly used online chat rooms to plan the attack before one suspect's mother alerted authorities.
Tycen C. Proper, whose online alias was "Prox," came to investigators' attention after his mother alerted law enforcement to his firearms purchases and online activity, officials said.
"This is a classic example of 'see something, say something' and how the law enforcement partnership comes together to keep communities safe," said Jason Cromartie, special agent in charge of the FBI's Cincinnati office.
Prosecutors said the group's alleged leader, Abraham Alvarez, used the alias "Shephard." Daniel Eskridge allegedly used the alias "Fulcrum," and Bryan O. Roa used "Noble."
Prosecutors said Jordan Rinker used the alias "Shriveled Shlong," Michael Thomas used "Whiskey Six," and Chandler Scaggs used "Viper of the S.O.G."
The case stems from an investigation and criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Ohio against Proper, a 19-year-old resident of Danville, Ohio.
Proper and four other defendants were arrested and charged in Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California during the weekend of the UFC event.
Two more defendants were arrested about a week later in Washington state and Missouri.
The Justice Department said a federal affidavit alleges Scaggs was to be picked up by Proper for the trip to Washington, D.C.
After Proper's arrest, Scaggs and other members of the group lost contact with him, but Scaggs allegedly told the group he was still willing to participate in the attack and arranged for another alleged co-conspirator to pick him up and take him to the UFC event.
Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder on federal government property and to murder a federal government official.
If convicted, each faces up to 15 years in prison on the material-support conspiracy charge and up to life in prison on the murder-conspiracy charge.
The Justice Department said the indictment alleges the defendants began conspiring in May to provide material support and resources to terrorists, including money, firearms, ammunition, body armor, explosives, drones, medical equipment, communications equipment, personnel, and other services.
According to the Justice Department, the defendants used online platforms to develop attack plans, recruit members, and encourage one another to prepare for attacks, including the alleged plot targeting the UFC event.
The defendants also allegedly amassed weapons, ammunition, tactical gear, and other supplies; engaged in marksmanship and combat training; selected targets for the UFC event; and developed plans to carry out the attack and escape afterward.
The Justice Department said the defendants allegedly planned to kill President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Elon Musk, other federal officials, and "other high value targets" at the UFC event.