Connection of an IS terrorist suspect in Vienna: Danger Banned?

Connection of an IS terrorist suspect in Vienna: Danger Banned?

Wien, Österreich - In Vienna, a 20-year-old suspected supporter of the Islamic State (IS) was arrested, which was taken in custody. The application of the Vienna public prosecutor's office for custody was approved. According to the information from vienna.at the reasons for detention and escape are based. The accused is a Slovak citizen and lived in Vienna.

He is suspected of being part of a terrorist cell that planned attacks in different cities. Planned destinations were Mecca, Dubai and Istanbul, whereby the attacks should take place from February 2024. According to the investigation, the accused traveled to Istanbul on March 4, 2024, where an assassination attempt was not carried out for now. A third person, Hasan E., traveled to Mecca a few days later and performed an assassination attempt with a knife in which five people were injured. Hasan E. was then arrested in Saudi Arabia and is waiting for his process.

planned attacks and observations

In addition, it is reported that Beran A., another involved, had planned an attack on a concert by Taylor Swift on August 9th. Information about the attack plan came from a foreign partner service, and Beran A. has been kept in custody since the beginning of August. The law enforcement agencies have been under observation since autumn. ORF Vienna provides further details on this incident and emphasizes the persistent concern about the endangerment by possible terrorist files.

The present situation is involved in a major problem. According to an investigation of the Federal Center for Political Education , many young people are susceptible to Islamist extremism. Factors such as social isolation, identity crises and the influence of the Internet play a crucial role. Investigations in Vienna are another indicator of how internationally oriented networks operate and a serious risk to public security.

The U-detention decision against the 20-year-old suspect initially applies until May 10, 2025. The authorities have the responsibility to carefully monitor such threats and, if necessary, intervene to prevent potential attacks.