• Press Releases
    • Submit a press release
    • Read All
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
Crypto.com Logo Crypto.com Logo
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
  • Industry
    • Press releases
  • Price
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Litecoin Price
    • Binance Coin Price
    • Monero Price
    • MimbleWimbleCoin Price
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Btcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Play Games
  • BET&WIN
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
  • Industry
    • Press releases
  • Price
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Litecoin Price
    • Binance Coin Price
    • Monero Price
    • MimbleWimbleCoin Price
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Btcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Play Games
  • BET&WIN
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
Nexo

American Teen Sentenced to 11 Years for Helping ISIS with Bitcoin

Deepak Tiwari by Deepak Tiwari
7 years ago
in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Politics, Bitcoin Regulation, Bitcoin Security, Breaking Bitcoin News, News, News teaser, Trending
8
Advertisement

The United States Department of Justice stated in a press release that Ali Shukri Amin, 17, of Manassas, Virginia, has been sentenced to 136 months in prison. Authorities arrested Amin in early 2015 for offering online advice on how to use Bitcoin to fund ISIS, as well as conspiring to provide material support and resources to the international terrorist organization. In addition to his 136-month prison sentence, Amin will have a lifetime supervised release, including monitored internet activity.  

Also read: Bitcoin as a Terrorist Threat?

5 BTC + 300 Free Spins for new players & 15 BTC + 35.000 Free Spins every month, only at mBitcasino. Play Now!

Dumb BombersThe Department of Justice report reveals that Amin, who plead guilty on June 11, 2015, and admitted to using the Twitter handle @Amreekiwitness to provide advice and encouragement to ISIS and its supporters. He also used social media to provide instruction on how to use Bitcoin to mask the provision of funds to ISIS.

In his confession, Amin also admitted that he facilitated travel for Reza Niknejad, an 18-year-old Prince William County resident who traveled to Syria to join ISIS in January 2015.  The prosecutors were able to nab Niknejad and charge him on June 10, 2015, in the Eastern District of Virginia. Niknejad was found guilty of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, provide material support to ISIS, and kill and injure people abroad.

Federal prosecutors asked US District Court Judge Claude Hilton to sentence Amin to 15 years in prison after he plead guilty in June. The judge took a slightly more lenient view on the teenager’s punishment, giving him 11 years instead.

BitStarz Player Lands $2,459,124 Record Win! Could you be next big winner?
Get 110 USDT Futures Bonus for FREE!

Bitcoin for Funding Terrorists

Although various reports and blogs have claimed that Bitcoin can be used to fund terrorist activities and organizations, a US Treasury Department study report concluded that the actual risk posed was uncertain. “The National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment,” published on June 12,2015, concluded that despite being on the list of “potential emerging” risks, there was no concrete evidence of Bitcoin being used to fund terrorism. The report also suggested that terrorist organizations may have gotten inspiration to use Bitcoin from criminals using it for money laundering. Again, though, they found no concrete evidence of terrorists using Bitcoin in any way.

ISIS Supporters in Social Media Will be Hunted Down

The case reminds us of Shami Witness, an Indian cyber-Jihadi who used social media to promote ISIS without getting caught. Now, cyber-jihad has spread its foot in the US; this latest conviction shows that authorities have finally woken up to this new reliaty. Assistant Attorney General Carlin said that Amin’s case served as an example of ISIS’ broad reach. Similar views were shared by U.S. Attorney Boente, who said that the case showed how social media is used for providing support and resources to ISIS. Boente also stated that people using the internet to support ISIS will be identified and prosecuted with no less vigilance than those who travel to take up arms with the terrorist group.

Did Ali Amin get the sentence he deserved? Let us know in the comments below!


 

Images courtesy of Sofrep, The Daily Sheeple 

ShareTweetShareShare

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!

For updates and exclusive offers enter your email.

I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored.
Deepak Tiwari

Deepak Tiwari

Deepak Tiwari, though a lawyer, working as a journalist for six+ years now. An avid Bitcoin supporter, he currently writes on Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies for Bitcoinist.net, a portal that offers exclusive news and reviews for readers, traders and brokers. His other specialties/interests include writing on law & governance, finance, internet marketing, careers, politics, international relations & diplomacy, etc. Follow Deepak Tiwari in Twitter

Related Posts

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Legalization Pushed By Mexican Senator, Despite Central Bank’s Opposition

11 hours ago
Oslo Freedom Forum, Lyn Alden screenshot

3 Lessons From The Oslo Freedom Forum: BTC Is Different – Neigut, Alden, Feinstein

20 hours ago
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Funding Rate Turns Deep Red, Short Squeeze Soon?

1 day ago
Legal Experts Reveal Regulatory Uncertainty Around Crypto Could Spike Lawsuits

Legal Experts Reveal Regulatory Uncertainty Around Crypto Could Spike Lawsuits

1 day ago
El Salvador

El Salvador, Unfazed By The Bear Market, Buys 80 Bitcoin – Will Others Do The Same?

2 days ago
Cryptoqueen

‘Cryptoqueen’ Has A $100,000 Bounty On Her Head Offered By The FBI

2 days ago

Bitcoin news portal providing breaking news, guides, price analysis about decentralized digital money & blockchain technology.

Bitcoin

  • News
  • Price
  • Businesses
  • Acceptance
  • Technology
  • Investment
  • Regulation
  • Reviews

Altcoins

  • News
  • Price
  • Ethereum
  • Ripple
  • Litecoin
  • EOS
  • NAGA

Categories

  • Blockchain
  • Security
  • FinTech
  • Technology
  • Trending
  • Breaking News
  • Press Releases
  • How to

Pages

  • Contact us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertise
  • Crypto Prices from Nomics
© 2022 Bitcoinist.com. All Rights Reserved.
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
  • Industry
    • Press releases
  • Price
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Litecoin Price
    • Binance Coin Price
    • Monero Price
    • MimbleWimbleCoin Price
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Btcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Play Games
  • BET&WIN

© 2021 Bitcoinist. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Center or Cookie Policy.