A 33-year old Bronx man is charged with attempting to provide material support for acts of terrorism, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said in a statement
Delowar Mohammed Hossain, 33, of the Bronx, is charged with attempting to provide material support for acts of terrorism, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said in a statement.A criminal complaint alleges that in recorded conversations with a confidential informant, he said he wanted to join the terror group and fight American forces, said Michael McGarrity, the FBI assistant director of counterterrorism.
Read More In recorded conversations with the confidential source, he allegedly detailed his plans and the measure he's taken to avoid detection such as flying to Bangkok, Thailand, first then making his way to Pakistan and then Afghanistan. He allegedly made preparations to fight in Afghanistan, including buying equipment such as walkie-talkies and trekking gear, and instructed the informant to save money for weapons after they arrive in Afghanistan, the complaint states.
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