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Local Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Lying to FBI in ISIS Probe
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Moad Mohamed Benkabbou, a 23-year-old Kissimmee resident, to six years in federal prison for making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in an interview relating to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Benkabbou had pleaded guilty on May 5, 2023, to lying to the FBI about his involvement with and support of ISIS.
According to Benkabbou’s plea agreement and evidence previously admitted during a hearing, Benkabbou took an oath to support ISIS in January 2020, made plans to travel to Turkey and Syria to fight for ISIS, sent money to support ISIS, purchased airplane tickets in August 2020 and January 2021 (later cancelled both tickets), and sent ISIS propaganda videos to others, including ISIS sponsored videos showing the executions (by gunshot and beheading) of American allies fighting against ISIS.
Benkabbou also sent a photo of himself dressed as an ISIS fighter with the statement, “Hey Crusaders hey Jews die within your rage.” When interviewed on two occasions by the FBI in relation to these activities, Benkabbou lied about his involvement with and support of ISIS.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Shawn P. Napier and Kara M. Wick.
Benkabbou’s sentencing is a significant blow to those who seek to support and promote terrorism in our community.
As we continue to work to keep our community safe, we must remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts to prevent and prosecute terrorism-related crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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