Saturday, August 2, 2025

"California Man Arrested for Sending Payments to ISIS, Authorities Shocked by What They Find During Arrest –" RedState

https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/08/02/california-man-arrested-for-sending-payments-to-isis-authorities-shocked-by-what-they-find-during-arrest-n2192365 

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Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a 28-year-old lawful permanent resident from the Philippines living in Long Beach, California, was arrested Friday for allegedly sending dozens of payments for weapons and equipment to a terrorist organization..."


Prosecutors allege that during Villanueva's arrest, the FBI found what seemed to be a bomb in his bedroom. Images posted to Essayli's X account appear to show an alleged Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovered in Villanueva's home."