Brooklyn Man Arrested, Accused of Conspiring to Provide Support to ISIS
Manuchekhri Accused of Wiring $70,000 to Overseas
A New York City man was arrested and charged in federal court with conspiring to provide material support to the State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and to the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Mansuri Manuchekhri is accused of wiring $70,000 to individuals overseas, including in Turkey – some with alleged intent to help supporters of ISIS and ISIS-K, the criminal complaint states.
Allegations of Gun Ownership and Extremist Activities
Manuchekhri allegedly had at least two jihadist videos in a cloud account and possessed firearms in the United States, even though he is in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa that expired in 2016, the FBI and federal prosecutors said.
FBI Investigation Reveals Extremist Ties
Manuchekhri lived in Sheepshead Bay and in Feb. 2022 recorded himself firing an assault rifle at a New Jersey shooting range, sending the video to an ISIS-affiliated person in Turkey with the message, “Thank God, I am ready, brother.”
Defense Response
“I look forward to seeing the government’s actual evidence, not mere allegations, proving that purportedly sending financial support to orphans and widows makes him a terrorist,” an attorney for Manuchekhri tells News 4.
Arrest and Investigation
The arrest came following an investigation by the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes the NYPD and FBI.
“The NYPD will stop at nothing to protect New Yorkers from those who support and pledge loyalty to violent ISIS extremists,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a statement. “I commend the NYPD investigators and all of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for identifying and arresting this gun-toting fraudster, and for thwarting the dangerous domestic threat he posed to our communities.”
Conclusion
The arrest and charges bring to light the alleged activities of a Brooklyn resident accused of conspiring to provide support to ISIS. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations and the importance of law enforcement cooperation in identifying and apprehending those who seek to harm innocent civilians.
FAQs
* Who is Mansuri Manuchekhri?
+ A Brooklyn man accused of conspiring to provide material support to ISIS and ISIS-K.
* What are the allegations against Manuchekhri?
+ Wiring $70,000 to individuals overseas, possessing firearms in the United States, and having ties to extremist groups.
* What is the status of the case?
+ Manuchekhri has been arrested and charged in federal court.
