Three US nationals arrested on charges of alleged crypto scheme to finance ISIS Three U.S. citizens have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to finance ISIS by using a cryptocurrency scheme to acquire weapons like RPGs and drones. The defendants expressed a willingness to die for the ISIS cause and made donations to support terrorism. Their alleged plans included using drones and RPGs against U.S. service members.

• Three U.S. citizens, Bisaam Ghafoor, Elias Shamsaldeen, and Bereen Dzayee, were arrested for allegedly plotting to finance ISIS.
• The scheme involved using cryptocurrency to purchase RPGs and drones for terrorist operations.
• The defendants allegedly expressed a desire to harm U.S. service members and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
• The arrests were a result of investigations by FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces in multiple locations.
• The complaint details disturbing messaging exchanges and financial donations made by the accused.