Federal authorities have announced the arrest of three men accused of conspiring to provide material support to the terrorist organization known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). According to the United States Department of Justice, the investigation involved allegations that the suspects discussed ways to assist the group through financial contributions and other forms of support.
The individuals identified by officials are Bisaam Ghafoor, Elias Shamsaldeen, and Bereen Dzayee. Prosecutors allege that the three men collectively sent funds to an individual they believed to be affiliated with ISIS and engaged in discussions related to supporting the organization. The allegations are contained in court documents, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
