Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a Virginia man, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for financing ISIS through cryptocurrency. Chhipa raised over $185,000 via social media and encrypted messaging apps and routed these funds to Syria, aimed primarily at aiding female ISIS members in detention camps and supporting prison breaks. His actions were part of a broader effort to obstruct U.S. national security interests. Chhipa collected the money from various sources, converting it into cryptocurrency to obscure the financial transfers, which were intended for logistical support and recruitment for ISIS. The FBI initiated a comprehensive investigation into Chhipa's activities, with authorities highlighting the growing use of digital currencies for illicit purposes by terrorist organizations. This case illustrates the escalating challenge of combating terrorism in the digital age, emphasizing the risks associated with cryptocurrency being used for unlawful funding.

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