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Headley is currently in a Chicago prison after he was
arrested by FBI agents last year on charges of involvement
in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. He confessed to his role in
the strikes under a plea bargain.
"Federal officials say the FBI 'looked into' the tip, but
they declined to say what, if any, action was taken. Headley
was jailed briefly in New York on charges of domestic assault
but was not prosecuted. He wasn't arrested until 11 months
after the Mumbai attack, when British intelligence alerted US
authorities that he was in contact with al-Qaeda operatives in
Europe," the report said.
ProPublica said that in the four years between his wife's
warning and Headley's capture, the LeT sent Headley on
reconnaissance missions around the world.
During five trips to Mumbai, he scouted targets for the
attack - using his US passport and cover as a businessman to
circulate freely in areas frequented by Westerners.
He met in Pakistan with terrorist handlers, including a
Pakistani army major accused of helping direct and fund his
missions, the report said, citing court documents and
anti-terrorism officials.
According to ProPublica investigations, it is not clear
from the available information whether a different response to
the tip about Headley might have averted the Mumbai attacks.
"It is known that US anti-terrorism officials warned
Indian counterparts several times in 2008 about a possible
attack on Mumbai, according to US and Indian officials.
"The warnings included details, such as a threat to the
iconic Taj Mahal hotel, which became a target, officials say,"
the report said. PTI