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Stockton Man Accused of Trying to Send Guns, Money to ISIS
- Federal authorities arrested 33-year-old Ammaad Akhtar of Stockton on June 23 for allegedly trying to send weapons, money, and supplies to ISIS in California.
- In early 2025, Akhtar initiated online contact with an individual he thought was affiliated with ISIS but who was actually controlled by law enforcement, during which he expressed strong support for the group and intentions to assist its activities.
- During an in-person meeting with the undercover agent, Akhtar provided two loaded guns, six magazines, $400 cash, binoculars, clothing, and pledged allegiance to ISIS while discussing plans for violent acts.
- Akhtar stated his desire to "make a boom" at a crowded event and responded, "may Allah destroy our enemies," after learning funds he sent were used to buy weapons, according to court documents.
- If found guilty, Akhtar could be sentenced to a maximum of two decades behind bars and be required to pay a fine reaching a quarter of a million dollars, highlighting the DOJ’s strengthened counterterrorism initiatives in response to escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities and security challenges at home.
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California EPA Employee Charged With Threatening Jews, Attempting To Provide Guns and Money to ISIS
A hazardous substances engineer at the California Environmental Protection Agency was arrested and charged on Tuesday with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.Since February, 33-year-old Ammaad Akhtar of Stockton, California, has been communicating with a person he believed was a member of ISIS but who was actually a law-enforcement controlled individual, according to the Department of Justice.“In these con…
Ammaad Akhtar's LinkedIn profile identifies him as a resident of Stockton, California, and a "graduate in mechanical engineering" who is "extroverted and sympathetic," a "great team player" and a "great leader."Read more]]>
California EPA Hazardous Substances Engineer Arrested, Charged With Trying to Support ISIS
(JNS) – The LinkedIn profile of Ammaad Akhtar identifies him as a resident of Stockton, Calif., and a “mechanical engineering graduate” who is “outgoing and friendly,” a “great team player” and a “great leader.” A very different picture emerges about Akhtar, who is still listed as a hazardous substances engineer at the California Environmental Protection […]
Stockton man arrested, charged with supporting ISIS
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A man from Stockton was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Ammaad Akhtar, 33, has been communicating with a law enforcement-controlled individual online since February, according to the agency. In their conversations, Akhtar allegedly expressed support for ISIS and jihad, including a desire to travel ove…
US citizen arrested, charged for supporting ISIS, plotting terrorist attacks
The U.S. Justice Department filed charges on Tuesday against a resident of California for trying to provide “material support” to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The suspect has also been accused of plotting terrorist attacks on behalf of the foreign terrorist organization. In a Tuesday press release, the Justice Department announced that Ammaad Akhtar, a 33-year-old resident from Stockton, California, was arrested and charged for …
California EPA hazardous substances engineer arrested, charged with trying to support ISIS
Ammaad Akhtar is accused of trying to give money, guns and ammunition to someone he thought was part of the terror group, and of making antisemitic threats.The post California EPA hazardous substances engineer arrested, charged with trying to support ISIS…
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