US EditionStockton Man Accused of Trying to Send Guns, Money to ISIS
- On Tuesday, federal authorities arrested 33-year-old Ammaad Akhtar of Stockton for allegedly trying to send weapons, money, and clothing to ISIS in support of the terrorist organization.
- Since February 2025, Akhtar communicated online with a law enforcement officer he believed was an ISIS member and expressed support for violent jihad and overseas fighting.
- On June 23, Akhtar held a face-to-face meeting with an undercover agent, during which he handed over two loaded firearms, six magazines, $400, binoculars, and clothing, while expressing allegiance to ISIS.
- Court documents reveal Akhtar sought instructions for explosives, vowed to "make a boom" at a crowded event, said, "may Allah destroy our enemies," and pledged ongoing financial support.
- If found guilty, Akhtar could be sentenced to a maximum of two decades behind bars and required to pay a $250,000 penalty, underscoring federal authorities’ heightened focus on thwarting foreign terrorist activities within the United States.
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Terror Plot in US Foiled: ISIS-Linked Suspect Arrested - News Addicts
The Department of Justice has charged a California man with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. Ammaad Akhtar, 33, of Stockton, has been accused of plotting and providing financial funding for attacks. He was arrested on Tuesday and arraigned on charges in the US District Court for the Eastern […] The post Terror Plot in US Foiled: ISIS-Linked Suspect Arrested appeared first on News Addict…
California man arrested for attempting to support ISIS and plotting attacks
A California man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, including sending weapons, cash, and discussing plans for violent attacks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ammaad Akhtar, 33, of Stockton, was taken into custody after a months-long investigation in which he allegedly communicated online with an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a member of ISIS, the DOJ announced on Tuesda…
Akhtar allegedly expressed his support for ISIS, his desire to travel abroad to fight the group and indicated that he wanted to send them money and weapons.
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