Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has indicted a teenager for translating a bomb-making manual and connecting an Austrian man to Islamic State members as part of a plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The accused, a Syrian national, is alleged to have provided resources for terrorism and facilitated communication that enabled the Austrian suspect’s attack plans. Following arrests related to this case, Swift canceled her concerts in August 2024 due to safety concerns, illustrating the grave implications of such terrorism plots on public events.
The teenager is accused of translating a bomb-making manual and connecting an Austrian suspect with a member of the Islamic State abroad, aiding a planned attack.
Prosecutors allege that the teenager maintained contact with the Austrian suspect while providing templates for oaths of allegiance to Islamic State, enabling terrorism.
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