FBI arrests a man in California for allegedly trying to provide financial support to ISIS; Explosive substances are confiscated

Federal agents arrested a man in California on charges that he had sent a dozen payments to Islamic State Iraq and Syria (ISIS), FBI Los -egeles announced on Friday.

Mark Lorenzo, 28 -year -old crime It carries a statutory maximum punishment for 20 years behind bars.

According to the US Prosecutor’s Office in the California Central District, Vilanev, who lives in Long Bich, is a legal permanent resident of the Philippines.

“Supposedly, Mr Villanueva financially supported and looked allegiance to the terrorist group, which is aimed at the US and our interests around the world,” Patrick Grandy said in a statement by the FBI Director in Los.

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Mark Lorenz Vilanev was charged with trying to provide material support for ISIS. (FBI Los -egeles)

“Thanks to the active efforts of the joint operational terrorism, the FBI and our partners, Mr. Vilanova was safely arrested today and prevented further support and distribution of ISIS ideology,” he continued.

According to the statement Fighters isis. During the conversations, Vilianov discussed her desire to support ISIS and offered to send money to the soldiers of the terrorist group to support their activities.

Vilianova allegedly told one of the self -identified ISIS fighters that he wanted to fight for herself.

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FBI agents arrested Marco Lorenz Vilanev for allegedly sent a dozen payments to ISIS. (FBI Los -egeles)

“It’s an honor to fight and die for our faith. This is the best way to go to the sky,” he said at one point.

“If – I will soon join,” he said.

Vilanova told another fighter that he had a bomb and knives. The FBI renewed what seemed to be a villain’s bedroom when arrested on Friday morning.

In February, Villanueva suggested sending money to one of the ISIS fighters and asked if the money will “cover your equipment and weapons”. He also discussed sending money through the intermediary.

Mark Lorenzo Vilanev allegedly told one of the self -identified ISIS fighters that he wanted to fight for himself for Isis. (Reuters/Mary F. Calvert)

According to Western Union, Vilianov allegedly sent 12 payments for a total of $ 1615 over five months to two intermediaries who turned to money abroad.

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“Supporting a terrorist group, whether at home or abroad is a serious risk to our national security,” Bill ESS said in Acting Prosecutor in Central District. “We will aggressively hunt and pursue those who provide support or comfort to our enemies.”