Hanad Mustafe Musse, a 19-year old Minnesota man, pled guilty to one charge of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
"Musse conspired to provide material support to ISIL and attempted to travel to Syria to join their ranks overseas," said Assistant Attorney General John P. Carlin, according to Breitbart. It was also noted the Musse was using federal aid funds for the travel attempt and to provide support to the Islamic State.
"This defendant made multiple attempts to leave Minnesota to join ISIL — criminal prosecution was the best remaining option to stop him and potentially save his life. Twin Cities' youth continue to be the targets of an intense recruiting campaign by ISIL," said U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
"Between Oct. 20, 2014, and Nov. 6, 2014, Musse made five cash withdrawals from his federal financial aid account totaling $2,400. He deposited those funds in a personal checking account that he opened on Nov. 3, 2014. Musse later used those funds to purchase a bus ticket from Minneapolis to New York City," read an FBI release.
The teen, in court Wednesday, admitted his desire to join ISIS, stating he knew the group commits beheadings, rapes women and takes hostages, according to CBS. "I committed a terrorist act and I am guilty," said Musse in court.
As part of the Musse case, federal officials announced the biggest Islamic State recruitment case to date. They negated any rumors of a big sinister recruitment mastermind behind the rally, according to the New York Times. Instead, officials said, for the six men arrested in this sting, it was just friends who shared illicit dreams and made a few phone calls to a young Minneapolis man who joined ISIS last year.
No sentencing date is set as of yet for Musse. The charge carries a maximum of 15 years in prison.
