A Norwegian of Somali background has been the first to be charged with financing a terrorist group in Norway. The Somali-Norwegian is accused of funding al Shabaab with $36,000. Canadian Press
OSLO, Norway — A Somali-born Norwegian citizen accused of funding a Somali militant group has become the first person to be charged under the Nordic country's 2002 terror financing law.I seriously hope they're keeping tabs on him.
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they have brought charges against the 40-year-old man, whom they accuse of raising 200,000 kroner ($36,000) for the Somalia-based militant group al-Shabaab between 2007 and 2008.[...]
The man, who was allowed to remain free ahead of his trial, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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