- Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a 28-year-old lawful permanent resident from the Philippines residing in Long Beach, Calif., was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
- Villanueva allegedly sent 12 payments totaling $1,615 over five months to two intermediaries who accessed the funds overseas, with intentions to support ISIS fighters’ activities, including equipment and weapons.
- Villanueva used social media to communicate with two individuals claiming to be ISIS fighters, expressing his desire to join and fight for ISIS, stating, “It’s an honor to fight and die for our faith. It’s the best way to go to heaven.”
- During the arrest, FBI agents recovered from Villanueva’s bedroom what appeared to be a homemade bomb, loaded with ball bearings and wrapped in cellophane with red and black wires, along with knives. Read More
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