Role of Cryptocurrency in Funding Terrorism: Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa raised over 185,000 USD in cryptocurrencies to fund ISIS from 2019 to 2022. These funds, converted from cash and collected via social media, supported various terrorist activities in Syria.
Charges and Potential Sentencing: Chhipa faces five felony counts for conspiracy aiding terrorism. If convicted, he could face up to 100 years in prison, with a hearing set for May 2025 to determine his sentence.