Overview

• The mother of four was arrested at a German airport on May 1, 2025, upon her return from Syria, following an October 2024 arrest warrant issued by the Munich Higher Regional Court.
• She is accused of membership in the Islamic State (IS) and violating her duty of care by exposing her children to life-threatening conditions and IS indoctrination in Syria.
• The woman reportedly traveled to Syria in 2014 with three minor children, married two IS fighters, and actively participated in the organization’s operations.
• Her children, now aged 8 to 14, have been placed with their grandmother in collaboration with Germany's youth welfare office, Jugendamt.
• German authorities continue to investigate the extent of her involvement with IS and the ideological impact on her children, reflecting broader efforts to address radicalization and safeguard minors.