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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Edmonton youth, 15, arrested by Alberta INSET for terrorism-related offence
A 15-year-old youth from Edmonton was arrested by the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) May 12 for a terrorism offence after an investigation linked to a violent online network that targets vulnerable children, say RCMP. The youth has been remanded into custody 'by way of a terrorism peace bond pursuant to section 810.011 of the Criminal Code – fear of terrorism offence,' said a Thursday RCMP news release from RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region. Investigators 'fear the youth will commit terrorism offences related to the COM/764 violent online network,' said the release. RCMP say the 764 network is a transnational online ecosystem of violent online predators who continuously lure youth, particularly targeting youths in vulnerable sectors and encourage them to commit sexual acts, self-harm and torture of animals. The network is known to have extreme ideological views and victimize children by radicalizing and desensitizing them to various forms of violence. RCMP said with networks like 764, which target vulnerable youth online, education is their first line of defence in hopes that young people will recognize the signs of manipulation and extremism, and make the internet a safer place. The youth is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in Edmonton on June 3. This is the second set of terrorism charges by INSET in Edmonton over the last 15 months. In March, 2024, terrorism charges were laid in the case of an Edmonton security guard accused of firing a rifle and lobbing firebombs inside city hall two months prior. INSET charged the accused, Bezhani Sarvar with 11 offences including counselling commission of terrorism offence and possession of property for terrorist purposes, while Edmonton police charged Sarvar with six offences. INSET teams were created to track and prevent criminal activities of terrorist groups or individuals who pose a threat to Canada's national security, according to Public Safety Canada. INSET in Alberta includes employees of the RCMP, Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Canada Border Services Agency, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Terrorism charges laid against accused Edmonton city hall attacker: RCMP Edmonton city hall building gets $300K security upgrades after January shooting
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton youth, 15, arrested by Alberta INSET for terrorism-related offence
Article content A 15-year-old youth from Edmonton was arrested by the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) May 12 for a terrorism offence after an investigation linked to a violent online network that targets vulnerable children, say RCMP. The youth has been remanded into custody 'by way of a terrorism peace bond pursuant to section 810.011 of the Criminal Code – fear of terrorism offence,' said a Thursday RCMP news release from RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region.
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Cision Canada
Canadian Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges Français
TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 12, 2025, at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Khalilullah Yousuf (36), of Toronto plead guilty to two charges relating to the largest terrorism financing scheme in Canadian history. Between September 2019 and December 2022, Mr. Yousuf used cryptocurrency and money transfers to fund terrorism overseas. Yesterday, in an agreed upon statement of facts, Mr. Yousuf admitted to the financing of terrorism, contrary to section 83.03 of the Criminal Code of Canada. As part of the plea agreement, Khalilullah Yousuf has admitted to raising over $15,000 through the platform "GoFundMe" and contributing over $35,000 to multiple receivers for the benefit of Daesh, a listed terrorist organization. Regarding the second charge, Mr. Yousuf has plead guilty to participating in the activities of a terrorist group, contrary to section 83.18 of the Criminal Code of Canada. He has admitted to creating and distributing a collection of over 3,800 internet-based hyperlinks. These links were curated with the purpose of radicalizing, indoctrinating and recruiting for the benefit of Daesh, a listed terrorist organization. Between October 2020, and March 2021, Mr. Yousuf communicated with an individual in the United States who was later convicted there for attempting to provide material support to the same listed terrorist organization. This is the largest terrorism financing conviction to date in Canada in terms of monetary value. This conviction is also the first successful terrorism financing conviction in Canada where the accused used crypto currency and the first where they used online crowdfunding. The success of this RCMP-led project would not be possible without the contributions of the following Canadian partnerships: RCMP Federal Policing Central Region (Ontario) The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG), and the Toronto Police Service (TPS). The RCMP would also like to recognize and thank our international partners that were instrumental in this file: The Spanish Guardia Civil Special Central Unit 2, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Maldives Police Service. "Through partnership and dedication, the GTA Integrated National Security Enforcement Team Terrorist Financing Team halted an individual responsible for supporting terrorist activities. I would like to thank all agencies involved for their collaboration in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion and assisting in the preservation of public safety." -Superintendent James Parr, Officer in Charge of the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, Greater Toronto Area. Fast Facts (Integrated National Security Enforcement Team) is made up of representatives of the RCMP, Municipal and Provincial police forces as well as Federal and Provincial partners and agencies. INSET collects, shares, and analyzes information that concerns threats to National Security and criminal extremism/terrorism. If you have concerns that someone is considering, planning, or preparing to commit an act of violence or to help others in committing acts of terrorism, please contact your local police service. It is incumbent to report any suspicious behaviour. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of others, please dial 911. Non–emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1–800–420–5805 or online at
CBC
26-04-2025
- CBC
RCMP arrest Ontario man for allegedly trying to leave Canada to join terrorist group
A 32-year-old Ontario man has been arrested for allegedly trying to leave Canada to join a terrorist group, the RCMP says. In a news release on Friday, the RCMP said the man was arrested by its Central Region (Ontario) Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). The RCMP did not say exactly when or where the man was arrested, or which terrorist group he allegedly planned to join. The man's name has not been released due to a publication ban. According to the release, the man was arrested under "terrorism peace bond provisions." On April 19, the director of public prosecutions and Canada's deputy attorney general agreed to lay what is called "an information commencing the terrorism peace bond application process" under section 810.011 of the Criminal Code. That section reads in part: "A person who fears on reasonable grounds that another person may commit a terrorism offence may, with the Attorney General's consent, lay an information before a provincial court judge." The man appeared in an Ontario Court of Justice courtroom in Brampton on April 20 and will be scheduled to make a second court appearance at a later date. He remains in custody, the RCMP said. Peel Regional Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Prosecution Service of Canada and Pacific Region INSET were involved in the investigation, the RCMP added. Under the Security Offences Act, the RCMP said it has a mandate to investigate criminal offences that "threaten Canada's national security, including terrorism, foreign actor interference, and threats to critical infrastructure."
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Cision Canada
Man arrested under terrorism peace bond provisions Français
TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The RCMP Central Region (Ontario) Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) has arrested a 32-year old male suspect for allegedly attempting to leave Canada to join a terrorist group. On April 19, 2025, the Director of Public Prosecutions and Deputy Attorney General of Canada consented to the laying of an information commencing the terrorism peace bond application process pursuant to section 810.011 of the Criminal Code. The Ontario man made a first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 20, 2025 and will be scheduled to attend court at a later date. The suspect remains in custody. GTA/SW INSET would like to thank Peel Regional Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Prosecution Service of Canada and Pacific Region INSET for their collaboration on this successful investigation. The RCMP has a mandate under the Security Offences Act to investigate criminal offences that threaten Canada's national security, including terrorism, foreign actor interference, and threats to critical infrastructure. Threats to Canada's national security are a priority for the RCMP. There is currently a section 517 ban in place. The ban captures information (including the name of the individual), evidence, or representations made at the bail hearing. Bail conditions and any evidence or materials relied upon at the hearing are prohibited from disclosure Fast Facts INSET (Integrated National Security Enforcement Team) is made up of representatives of the RCMP, Municipal and Provincial police forces as well as Federal and Provincial partners and agencies. INSET collects, shares, and analyzes information that concerns threats to National Security and criminal extremism/terrorism. If you have concerns that someone is considering, planning, or preparing to commit an act of violence or to help others in committing acts of terrorism, please contact your local police service. It is incumbent to report any suspicious behaviour. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of others, please dial 911. Non–emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1–800–420–5805 or online at
