The FBI arrested three men on June 5, 2026, in Kansas and California for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The suspects, identified as Bisaam Ghafoor, 21, from Leawood, Kansas; Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, from Porterville, California; and Bereen Dzayee, 25, from Lakeside, California, were charged after allegedly providing over $2,000 to someone they believed was affiliated with ISIS, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) news release.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the suspects allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and plotted attacks targeting U.S. service members. Communications among the suspects reportedly included discussions about providing personnel, services, and financial support to ISIS.
The DOJ noted that Ghafoor expressed a desire to have his name associated with a drone used in an attack on Americans, while Dzayee suggested targeting U.S. Special Forces. Additionally, Shamsaldeen allegedly expressed intentions to harm a U.S. service member.
The suspects were also accused of planning to travel outside the U.S. to fight for ISIS and expressed a willingness to die for the organization. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the administration's commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and preventing acts of violence against U.S. service members. The investigation involved the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in multiple field offices.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser highlighted the importance of public vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies in preventing terrorism plots.
