Alleged ISIS member charged in Melbourne

Published 6d ago · Updated 6d ago

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An alleged Islamic State propagandist accused of sharing thousands of files online has been charged in Melbourne.

Counterterrorism police in Melbourne have charged a 65-year-old man with being a member of a terrorist organisation. Authorities accuse the Australian man of operating as an Islamic State group propagandist who allegedly shared thousands of files online. The suspect faces serious charges related to the dissemination of extremist propaganda.

The suspect is accused of distributing approximately 10,000 files online.
Counterterrorism authorities charged the 65-year-old Australian man in Melbourne.
The individual faces specific allegations of belonging to the Islamic State terrorist organisation.

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65years of age

10,000files shared online

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Counterterrorism operations in Australia monitor and arrest individuals suspected of spreading extremist propaganda and supporting outlawed terrorist networks like the Islamic State.

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Counterterrorism police in Melbourne charged a 65-year-old man with being a member of a terrorist organisation and accused him of sharing extremist propaganda online.

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