Australian Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Islamic State Allegiance

Aran Sherani, 22, was convicted for preparing a terrorist act and pledging allegiance to Islamic State, with parole eligibility after six years.

Aran Sherani was found guilty of preparing for a terrorist act and being a member of a terrorist organization.
He filmed videos pledging allegiance to Islamic State and lighting bushfires in Melbourne in early 2021.
Sherani's actions were influenced by radicalization during the COVID-19 pandemic and his unstable family background.
Despite claiming to have renounced Islamic State, the court expressed concerns about the potential for future radicalization.
Sherani's brother, Ari, was acquitted of terrorism-related charges after helping film the videos.