Mansuri Manuchekhri, a 33-year-old Brooklyn resident, has been arrested for conspiring to support ISIS by sending $70,000 to its affiliates in Turkey and Syria. He faces additional charges for possessing an illegal firearm and committing immigration fraud after overstaying his visa. Notably, one recipient of his funds was linked to an alleged attack on a church in Istanbul. U.S. Attorney John Durham remarked on the priority of prosecuting those who fund terrorism and protect national security. If convicted, Manuchekhri could face up to 45 years in prison.
A Brooklyn man, Mansuri Manuchekhri, has been arrested for conspiring to support ISIS, sending $70,000 to its followers, and possessing illegal firearms.
U.S. Attorney John Durham emphasized the imperative to protect the homeland and combat those funding terrorism, stressing a commitment to prosecuting such activities aggressively.
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