"Federal authorities arrested 21-year-old John Michael Garza Jr. of Midlothian, Texas, on Dec. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday. Garza provided explosive components to an undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent he thought was a supporter of the foreign terrorist organization, according to a federal complaint. Prosecutors charged him with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, an international terrorism offense."
"Garza allegedly declared his support for ISIS beliefs and shared the organization's media releases in November and December. He also sent the undercover agent small sums of cryptocurrency while believing the money would fund ISIS causes, including purchasing guns and additional materials, authorities said."
Federal authorities arrested John Michael Garza Jr., 21, in Midlothian, Texas, on Dec. 22 on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Investigators allege Garza supplied explosive components to an undercover FBI agent he believed was an ISIS supporter. The investigation began after an undercover NYPD employee noticed Garza following pro-ISIS social media pages. Garza allegedly expressed support for ISIS, shared the group's media releases, and sent small cryptocurrency payments intended to fund ISIS causes, including weapons and materials. Prosecutors filed international terrorism charges based on those actions.
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