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North East Counter-Terrorism Policing picture copyright A sales consultant was convicted of using Bitcoin to support the Islamic State (IS). Hisham Chaudhary had previously denied utilizing cryptocurrencies to fund the organization’s attacks and to promote propaganda on the internet. On Tuesday, a jury at Birmingham Crown Court found the 28-year-old, of Chestnut Drive, Oadby, Leicestershire, guilty of seven Terrorism Act offenses. On September 3rd, he will be sentenced. From the East Midlands, the most recent news and stories During the trial, the court heard that Chaudhary created a “jihad” film, which was subsequently shared around the internet and described as a terrifying “call to arms.” According to the court, Chaudhary put certain movies online under the name “John Smith.” According to Counter Terrorism Policing North East, he raised thousands of pounds and converted it to Bitcoin, which he then used to send money to IS followers in Syria who were being held in prison centers. Choudhary’s allegations that his money was used for a “humanitarian purpose” were called “a smokescreen.” Four counts of spreading a terrorist publication, two counts of supporting terrorism, and one count of participation in a proscribed organization were found against him by the jury. PA copyright image In November 2019, anti-terrorism police arrested Chaudhary in a dawn raid. During his detention, cops discovered gadgets in his room that contained what they characterized as IS propaganda movies. “Proscribed organizations constitute a very genuine risk to our security,” Det Ch Supt Martin Snowden, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said. Anyone who expresses support for such a group in any way will be prosecuted without exception. Hisham Chaudhary has attempted to portray himself as a humanitarian despite the overwhelming evidence against him. He is, in fact, a terrorist, and the jury has recognized him as such.” BBC East Midlands may be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Send story suggestions to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. The Islamic State is a terrorist organization. CryptocurrencyOadbyBitcoin External sites are not under the control of the BBC./nRead More

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