From Cointelegraph
May 8, 2025 11:57 pm:

Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa from Virginia sentenced to 30 years for sending $185,000 in crypto to ISIS. Chhipa raised funds through social media, converted to crypto, and smuggled it to Syria. Convicted on conspiracy and support charges. Tried to flee during FBI probe, but was returned to the US after an Interpol Blue Notice.

Chhipa directly financed ISIS, says Attorney General Pam Bondi. Sentencing shows funding terrorism leads to prosecution and decades behind bars. During FBI investigation, Chhipa tried to escape and confuse authorities by withdrawing cash, taking buses, and traveling through multiple countries. Ultimately returned to the US.

Chhipa funded ISIS through online donations and in-person collections, converting funds to crypto for smuggling. Sentenced to 30 years in prison for supporting terrorism. Tried to flee during FBI probe, traveled through multiple countries to evade arrest. Ultimately returned to the US after an Interpol Blue Notice.

Read more at Cointelegraph: US man who sent crypto to ISIS could serve prison till he’s 65