- Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa from Fairfax County, Va., has been charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after allegedly wiring thousands of dollars to Islamic State women overseas.
- Chhipa purchased $172,000 in virtual currency and collected $15,000 in digital funds from others, with more than $18,000 allegedly going to wallets used by ISIS women in Syria.
- Chhipa communicated frequently with a British-born woman and member of the Islamic State living in Syria, with the two discussing moving money overseas in a way that might avoid detection.
- Chhipa had been using social media to fundraise for women in the al-Hol refugee camp since 2019, claiming the money was for shelter.
- Chhipa faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is being held in jail pending trial. Read More
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