A man from Stockton, California, was arrested on June 24 and charged with allegedly attempting to provide material support to the ISIS terrorist group, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement.
Ammaad Akhtar, 33, has been communicating with a law enforcement-controlled individual online since February, according to the agency. In their conversations, Akhtar allegedly expressed support for ISIS and jihad, including a desire to travel overseas to fight for ISIS.