ISIS Propaganda Arrests Australia

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 23 Sep

   AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner of Counterterrorism Paula Hudson alleged the man was a 'principal distributor of ISIS propaganda within the group'.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 5 articles

• 23 Sep Australian man is accused of being Islamic State group propagandist who shared 10,000 files onlineIn Melbourne, an Australian man aged 65 has been arrested for allegedly sharing 10,000 extremist files through encrypted messaging apps between 2015 and 2020. He faces charges of being a member of the Islamic State group and distributing violent propaganda, which could lead to up to ten years in prison. Authorities believe he was a key distributor of IS material aimed at radicalizing others. The arrest came after…New York Post
• 23 Sep ‘Abhorrent content’: Carlton man charged with being propagandist for Islamic StateCounter-terrorism police charged a 65-year-old Carlton resident with acting as a propagandist for Islamic State, spreading thousands of violent files between November 2018 and July 2020. During a raid at his home, detectives seized devices revealing he had sent approximately 10,000 extremist materials including messages on executions, mass murder, torture, and how-to guides on avoiding detection from law…Sydney Morning Herald
• 23 Sep Counter terrorism officers arrest Melbourne man, suspected ISIS memberPolice in Melbourne arrested a 65-year-old man from Carlton as part of a long-term undercover investigation. The suspect is believed to be an important propagandist for ISIS, according to authorities.Sydney Morning Herald
• 23 Sep Aussie man arrested after being accused of joining ISIS and sharing guide on how to carry out mass attackA 65-year-old man from Melbourne was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly joining ISIS and distributing extremist materials. Police accuse him of sharing about 10,000 files containing violent content such as videos, images, and messages related to executions and torture without leaving Australia. The suspect is expected to face charges including being a member of a terrorist group and acting as an online…Daily Mail
• 23 Sep Breaking: Alleged ISIS member arrested in MelbourneCounter-terrorism police in Melbourne arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly being an ISIS member who spread violent extremist content. During a raid on Wednesday morning at his home in Carlton, police found evidence indicating he had sent around 10,000 files of ISIS propaganda and material glorifying acts of violence. The Australian Federal Police plan to charge him with terrorist organization membership…ABC News (AU)

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