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Arizona Man Indicted for Tesla Arson in Federal Domestic Terrorism Case

Ian William Moses faces federal charges for setting fire to a Tesla Cybertruck in Mesa, as Attorney General Bondi reinforces the DOJ's zero-tolerance stance on politically motivated attacks.

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A fire was being investigated as a possible arson case on April 28, 2025, at a Tesla dealership in Mesa.
A burned Tesla Cybertruck parked at a Tesla lot in Seattle.

Overview

  • Ian William Moses, 35, has been indicted on five federal counts for maliciously damaging Tesla property and vehicles by fire in Mesa, Arizona.
  • According to authorities, Moses used fire starter logs and gasoline to ignite a Tesla Cybertruck, with surveillance footage and a hand-drawn map linking him to the crime.
  • The incident is part of a broader wave of politically charged attacks on Tesla properties, which federal authorities have labeled as domestic terrorism.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi reaffirmed the DOJ's commitment to prosecuting such acts to the fullest extent, describing them as threats to public safety and order.
  • The DOJ, ATF, FBI, and local agencies continue to investigate these incidents, with Moses’ next court hearing set to determine his pretrial detention status.