Combating terrorism: Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland brings charges against two suspected IS members
Bern, 19.12.2024 - The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has brought charges before the Federal Criminal Court against two Swiss nationals aged 22 and 28. The OAG alleges that the two residents of Canton Zurich, who have prior convictions, initially supported the banned terrorist group ‘Islamic State’ (IS) and then subsequently became members. They are accused of having intended to travel to Syria to join IS there. Furthermore, they are alleged to have carried out extensive propaganda activities for the benefit of IS as well as providing financial support to IS.