Man Charged With Attempting To Support Isis In Stockton

STOCKTON, CA — A Stockton man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, federal prosecutors said

Ammaad Akhtar, 33, was taken into custody following a months-long investigation in which he allegedly expressed support for ISIS, sent money and weapons to an individual he believed was affiliated with the group, and discussed plans to carry out attacks, according to court documents, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement.

Prosecutors said that beginning in February, Akhtar communicated online with a person he believed was a member of ISIS, but who was actually working with law enforcement. In those conversations, Akhtar allegedly voiced support for jihad and expressed a desire to travel overseas to join the terrorist group.

Akhtar reportedly sent money on multiple occasions, which he believed would be used to purchase firearms for ISIS. After being told the group had obtained weapons using his funds, he responded, "may Allah destroy our enemies," and promised to send more money, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

He also discussed plans for violent attacks, including using homemade explosives, and expressed a willingness to die fighting nonbelievers, federal prosecutors alleged.

On Monday, Akhtar met with an undercover employee posing as an ISIS member and handed over clothing, binoculars, $400 in cash, two loaded firearms, and extra ammunition. He then pledged allegiance to ISIS, federal agents alleged.

If convicted, Akhtar possibly faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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