Khalilullah Yousuf, a 36-year-old man from Toronto, has pleaded guilty to two terrorism-related charges, marking a significant milestone in Canada's counter-terrorism efforts. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that Yousuf raised over $15,000 via GoFundMe and contributed more than $35,000 to aid ISIS between September 2019 and December 2022. His activities included creating and distributing over 3,800 online links aimed at radicalizing and recruiting for the terrorist group. This conviction is notable as it represents the largest monetary value in terrorism financing in Canadaâs history and the first involving cryptocurrency.
The case marks a significant milestone in Canada's legal measures against terrorism financing, primarily as it is the first involving cryptocurrency.
Yousuf's actions illustrate the evolving nature of terrorist financing, demonstrating how modern technology can facilitate funding and recruitment for extremist groups.
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