MISSOURI – Six defendants were charged with conspiracy and providing material support to terrorists in an indictment that was unsealed Friday,officials said.
All six are natives of Bosnia who immigrated to the United States. Three have become naturalized citizens of the United States and the remaining three have either refugee or legal resident status.
Five of the defendants are in the United States and have been arrested. A sixth defendant is overseas.
“Today’s charges and arrests underscore our resolve to identify, thwart, and hold accountable individuals within the United States who seek to provide material support to terrorists and terrorist organizations operating in Syria and Iraq,” said Assistant Attorney General John Carlin.
Adding, “Preventing the provision of supplies, money, and personnel to foreign terrorist organizations like ISIL remains a top priority of the National Security Division and our partners in the law enforcement and intelligence communities.”
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Charged in the indictment are:
- Ramiz Zijad Hodzic, 40, his wife Sedina Unkic Hodzic, 35,
- Armin Harcevic, 37, all of St. Louis County, Missouri
- Nihad Rosic, 26, of Utica, New York
- Mediha Medy Salkicevic, 34 of Schiller Park, Illinois
- Jasminka Ramic, 42, of Rockford, Illinois.
Ramiz Zijad Hodzic and Nihad Rosic are also charged with conspiring to kill and maim persons in a foreign country.
If convicted, the crimes of conspiring to provide material support and providing material support carry penalties ranging up to 15 years imprisonment for each count and/or fines up to $250,000.
The crime of conspiring to kill and maim persons in a foreign country carries a penalty of up to life in prison.
“The indictment unsealed today epitomizes the FBI’s commitment to disrupting and holding accountable those who seek to provide material support to terrorists and terrorist organizations,” said Special Agent in Charge William Woods. “This case underscores the clear need for continued vigilance in rooting out those who seek to join or aid terrorist groups that threaten our national security.”
Each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.