Overview

• Federal prosecutors said the German suspect was detained in Düsseldorf and brought before an investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe the same day.
• Detention was ordered after authorities alleged she solicited nearly €18,000 via online profiles for imprisoned IS members and their relatives.
• Investigators say she urged supporters to send letters and photos carrying IS slogans to detainees to encourage continued allegiance and future involvement.
• Charges include supporting a foreign terrorist organization and recruiting for it, with an additional suspicion of violating the Foreign Trade Act.
• Officials described the case as part of ongoing investigations into IS financing and support networks operating through social media and messaging platforms.