IS terror in Vienna: Planned attacks on Swift concert revealed!
The focus was on February 7, 2025: pre-trial detention for IS supporter Beran A. after a failed terrorist attack attempt in Vienna.
IS terror in Vienna: Planned attacks on Swift concert revealed!
At the center of an explosive series of investigations is the attempted terrorist attack on Taylor Swift's planned concert in Vienna. The main accused, Beran A., has been in custody since August 7, 2024 because he allegedly planned an attack on behalf of the terrorist organization “Islamic State” (IS). According to information from the Austria Beran A. was part of an IS network active in eastern Austria. The trial begins next Monday against a 19-year-old Iraqi who is considered a radicalized IS propagandist and who had close contacts with Beran A. in the past. He was summoned because he propagated the ideology of IS and asked female chat partners to comply with Islamist rules.
Suspicion of terrorist activities
The 19-year-old was arrested as part of a comprehensive investigation. He could have supported Beran A. in his plans, although there is no evidence of direct involvement in the attacks. A detailed indictment highlights concerns about the defendant's radicalized views, making him a potential risk to society. Daily connections to Beran A. during her radical activities are also documented, according to the prosecution, as well as in crown is reported.
Another interesting aspect of the proceedings concerns Hasan E., a 20-year-old from Lower Austria, who carried out a knife attack in Saudi Arabia in March 2024. His connections to Beran A. were only discovered after the public prosecutor's office seized over 41 cell phones. This new evidence highlights the complexity of the investigation and shows how dangerous the connections between the suspects are. The investigation continues quickly and comprehensively as authorities seek to shed light on all facets of the case and refute disinformation that could cast doubt on the agency's credibility.