Three US nationals arrested on charges of alleged crypto scheme to finance ISIS
The Department of Justice announced that three U.S. citizens were arrested on charges of allegedly plotting to finance ISIS‘s terrorist operations against U.S. service members.
TL;DR
- Three U.S. citizens, Bisaam Ghafoor, Elias Shamsaldeen, and Bereen Dzayee, were arrested for allegedly plotting to finance ISIS.
- The scheme involved using cryptocurrency to purchase RPGs and drones for terrorist operations.
- The defendants allegedly expressed a desire to harm U.S. service members and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
- The arrests were a result of investigations by FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces in multiple locations.
- The complaint details disturbing messaging exchanges and financial donations made by the accused.