IS propagandist with terrorist plans: judgment against young Iraqi!

IS propagandist with terrorist plans: judgment against young Iraqi!

A 19-year-old from Iraq, who was active as a propagandist for the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), was convicted by a Vienna Court. He received a prison sentence of two years, of which six months are absolutely. Since the custody is counted towards the unconditional punishment, the previously unsolved defendant was released after the negotiation. The requirements include participation in a deradicalization program and the regular submission of corresponding evidence in court, as the Kleine Zeitung The Iraqi has been active on social media since August 2023 and had spread IS content to recruit new members. Despite his connections to Beran A., the main suspect of a suspected attack on a Taylor swift concert, no direct participation in specific attack plans could be demonstrated.

connections to other suspects

Beran A. has been in custody for six months and is accused of a concert by Taylor Swift in connection with a planned attack. A psychiatric report confirmed his accountability at the time of the crime. The suspect is suspected of making explosives with everyday chemicals. Furthermore, electronic accessories were ensured to carry out an attack, while he opened his attitude on social media, as the Krone reported.

In addition, two other acquaintances of Beran A. are suspected of terrorist. Hasan E., who committed an attack in Mecca on March 11, 2024 and another suspect who is imprisoned in Vienna, may have exchanged ideas with Beran A. and made plans together. Investigations into the alleged attack plans continue to run.