IS Suspect Arrest Warrant Issued by GBA, Accused of Backing the Terrorist Group Islamic State
German Authorities Arrest Suspect Accused of Terrorism Activities
A Russian national, identified as Akhmad E., was arrested on 21st February 2025 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, following an arrest warrant issued by the Brandenburg an der Havel District Court. The Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) took over the investigations previously conducted by the General Prosecutor's Office of Brandenburg.
The arrest warrant, issued by the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice, replaces the one issued by the Brandenburg an der Havel District Court. Akhmad E. has been in custody since his arrest.
The charges against Akhmad E. are related to activities abroad. He is accused of attempting membership in a terrorist organization abroad (§ 129a Abs. 1 Nr. 1, § 129b Abs. 1, §§ 22, 23 StGB) and supporting a terrorist organization abroad as a juvenile (§ 105 JGG).
The suspect is also charged with preparation of a serious act of violence endangering the state (§ 89a Abs. 2 StGB). According to the arrest warrant, on 20th February 2025, Akhmad E. intended to travel to the IS operational area, join the organization, and receive military training.
In addition, Akhmad E. is suspected of translating propaganda material into Russian and Chechen, on behalf of the Islamic State (IS). He is a supporter of the ideology of the foreign terrorist organization "Islamic State (IS)".
Akhmad E. was presented to the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice today. The specific sections of the German Criminal Code (StGB) mentioned in the arrest warrant are § 105 JGG, § 129a Abs. 1 Nr. 1, § 129b Abs. 1, §§ 22, 23 StGB, and § 89a Abs. 2 StGB.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office obtained the arrest warrant against Akhmad E. on June 5, 2025. The GBA can be contacted for enquiries at the provided contact details.
However, it is important to note that the accusation against Akhmad E. appears connected to political interpretations rather than confirmed criminal evidence. Explicit proof or detailed description of offenses tied to him are not provided in the available sources.
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