Warrant issued and carried out for suspected IS membership attempt in the foreign terrorist organization, Islamic State (IS)
In a significant development, a Syrian national named Mamdouh A. appeared before the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe on August 19, 2025. The arrest warrant against Mamdouh A. was issued by the same judge on August 18, 2025, following an investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's Office.
The charges against Mamdouh A. are serious and relate to allegations of terrorist activities. He is suspected of attempting to participate as a member in a foreign terrorist organization, specifically the Islamic State (IS), and planning to carry out a suicide attack.
According to the arrest warrant, Mamdouh A. swore allegiance to the IS and established contact with a suspected member of the organization via a messaging service in July 2025. The suspected crimes are outlined under sections ยง 129a para. 1, ยง 129b para. 1, ยง 22, and ยง 23 para. 1 of the German Criminal Code (StGB).
Mamdouh A. was in police custody in Cologne since August 2, 2025, before being brought before the investigating judge. The investigating judge ordered the execution of pretrial detention for Mamdouh A. on August 18, 2025.
The location of the court hearing remains in Karlsruhe. For more information about the case, please contact the Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) at [email protected], 0721 8191-4100, 0721 8191-8492, or visit their website at http://www.generalbundesanwalt.de/.
It's important to note that this is an ongoing case, and further details about the identity of the defendant are not currently available in the search results. The case is being handled by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, and the court hearings are being presided over by the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts by German authorities to combat terrorism and maintain the safety and security of its citizens. The case against Mamdouh A. serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and cooperation in the global fight against terrorism.
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