US Man Funneled Thousands In Crypto To ISIS Over 3 Years, Faces 20 Years In Prison
Posted On December 17, 2024
A Virginia man has been found guilty of sponsoring the operations of ISIS, a Middle East-based terrorist organization, with tens of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrencies, a Justice Department release said Monday.
What Happened: Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a 35-year-old resident of Springfield, Virginia, was involved in collecting and sending money to female ISIS members in Syria from October 2019 to October 2022. The funds were utilized to support ISIS in various ways, including aiding the escape of female ISIS members from prison camps and supporting ISIS fighters.
Chhipa used various social media platforms to raise funds. He received electronic transfers and even traveled hundreds of miles …
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