, according to court documents. He has been charged with arson of a building used in interstate and foreign commerce and used in activities affecting interstate and foreign commerce. According to Daily Mail - News, Abdulkarim described his actions as costing the company billions and destroying inventory, while expressing frustration with his employment situation, including low pay and unaffordable living conditions.
If convicted, Abdulkarim faces a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison and a maximum of up to 20 years behind bars. The warehouse he allegedly set on fire was operated by NFI Industries, a third-party distribution company for Kimberly-Clark products. Abdulkarim worked at NFI Industries, but the exact nature or duration of his job remains unclear, according to The New York Times.
According to Daily Mail - News, he further described his grievances as related to pay and working conditions. Eighteen employees were inside the building at the time, and they were all evacuated safely with no injuries reported. The current status of Abdulkarim's legal proceedings, such as bail or court dates, has not been confirmed.
It is unknown what specific evidence, beyond the Instagram video and messages, supports the arson allegations.