Berlin Man Arrested for Alleged Role in IS Fundraising Network

Authorities accuse the Russian national of raising over €60,000 for Islamic State fighters and detainees through a social media-based network.

A Russian citizen, identified as Zelimkhan D., was arrested in Berlin by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) on charges of supporting the Islamic State (IS).
The suspect is accused of being part of a network that raised funds for IS members, including fighters and detainees in Kurdish camps, using social media platforms.
Investigators allege that Zelimkhan D. joined the network in August 2022 and managed a donation fund, facilitating transactions exceeding €60,000.
The funds were reportedly sent to IS members abroad, with a focus on aiding female IS affiliates in detention and active combatants.
The arrest highlights Berlin's ongoing challenges with Islamist terrorism, prompting calls for enhanced open-source intelligence capabilities in counterterrorism efforts.