Teen Accused of Helping Al Qaeda Raise Funds in Crypto, Faces Limited Playstation Use
Under bail conditions, the teen must follow a night curfew, stay off social media, and limit laptop use to educational purposes only.
Sebastian Sinclair
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 31, 2024
2 min read

A 16-year-old from East London, accused of raising crypto and offering cyber expertise to Al Qaeda, has been granted bail with restricted digital access, allowing him to use his PlayStation offline only.

Prosecutors allege the teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attempted to raise approximately $1,300 in crypto for extremist groups, including Al Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban, according to a Wednesday report by The Standard.

Appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, the teenager pleaded not guilty to five charges, including fundraising for terrorism, providing training, and possessing documents of a nature useful for terror-related purposes.