According to some sources, Allaham was paid by the Qataris for “introducing Qatari officials to Muzin and to other influential Republicans.”[11] Allaham said he arranged meetings for Qatari officials and “distributed several charitable donations as an introductory show of goodwill,” but did not “lobby any public officials or conduct any public relations work.” [12] In September 2017, "Muzin registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent for Qatar."[11]