The prosecution brought forth accusations that the defendants had gathered intelligence on various targets, attempted to purchase weapons, and sought donors to finance attacks. However, it was discovered at the time of their arrest that there was no concrete plan for an attack. Meanwhile, in France, anti-terrorism authorities apprehended a 16-year-old boy who confessed to wanting to carry out a suicide attack on behalf of ISIS during the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. He is currently facing charges of participating in a criminal association with the intention of organizing harmful crimes. The boy, from the Aute-Savoie province, was taken into custody after posting on Telegram about obtaining components for an explosive belt to “die with his hand” for the Islamic Caliphate. His allegiance to ISIS was confirmed during a search of his belongings.
In terms of the businesses listed, it appears they are a diverse mix including digital marketing, hotels, training services, medical services and more. It is unclear how this information connects to the previous paragraphs about the prosecution and the arrest in France.
