‘I recognise only Shariah law’: Singaporean claims trial after admitting to giving S$450 to ISIS | Malay Mail

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SINGAPORE, Jan 13 — The first Singaporean to be charged with terrorism financing began his trial in a district court today by admitting to giving S$450 (RM1,358) to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), but claimed trial for his actions because he did not recognise Singapore law. Imran...

Monday, 13 Jan 2020 03:32 PM MYT

Imran Kassim, a 36-year-old former managing director of logistics firm Novo Logistics, faces one charge under the Terrorism Act. Imran will return to court tomorrow for District Judge Seah Chi-Ling’s verdict. If convicted of the offence of providing property and services for terrorist purposes, he could be jailed for up to 10 years, fined up to S$500,000, or both.Imran has been detained under the Internal Security Act since August 2017. The Ministry of Home Affairs earlier said that he was radicalised by violent ISIS propaganda, and had tried to travel to Syria at least twice in 2014 and 2015 to join the group.

Imran also sought to galvanise support for the ISIS online, such as sharing propaganda via various social media accounts that he held under different personas. His radical and pro-militant views caught the attention of people close to him, who then reported him to the authorities, said the MHA.Today, Imran appeared in the courtroom handcuffed and dressed in a purple jumpsuit, with a skullcap pulled over his eyes. The cap was removed by guards once he was in the dock.

 

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Lol.. Sent him to Malaysia.. Rehabilitation services available..

Tough choice...

Either way he breached the laws so Empty-headed!

Throw his ass to Syria laa

Firstly he can move there to stay. No need enjoy Singapore's benefits.

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