It was initially claimed that Mowhoush had been captured during a raid, but it was later admitted that he had voluntarily surrendered.[1] Information which was initially released indicated that Mowhoush was cooperating and had revealed the names of key insurgents, but it was later admitted that he had revealed little during the period when he was well-treated and absolutely nothing after the tactics became harsh.[1] Despite Mowhoush dying while being tortured, the U.S. military claimed in a news release that his death was brought about by natural causes.[1]