Stockton ISIS Supporter Sting
- A Stockton, Calif., man is in custody after allegedly attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.
- Akhtar allegedly communicated with an undercover federal agent, believing him to be an ISIS member, according to the U.S. attorney's Office, Eastern District of California.
- Prosecutors said akhtar sent money to the agent multiple times during the investigation.
A Stockton, California man, Ammaad Akhtar, is in custody, accused of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State. The investigation, which began in February 2025, led to Akhtar’s arrest after he allegedly communicated wiht an undercover federal agent posing as an ISIS member.Authorities say Akhtar expressed a desire to fight for the terrorist group and sent the agent money, and allegedly sought instructions on creating an explosive device. On Monday, Akhtar provided to the agent, clothing, cash, firearms and ammunition before swearing an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State.He now faces federal charges. News Directory 3 delivers up-to-the-minute coverage of this developing story and other critical national security matters. With a potential 20-year prison sentance looming, what will be the outcome of Akhtar’s case? Discover what’s next.
Stockton Man Arrested for Alleged Islamic State Support
A Stockton, Calif., man is in custody after allegedly attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State. Ammaad Akhtar, 33, faces federal charges after an investigation that began in February 2025.
Akhtar allegedly communicated with an undercover federal agent, believing him to be an ISIS member, according to the U.S. attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California. During their conversations, Akhtar expressed a desire to travel overseas and fight for the terrorist group.
Prosecutors said akhtar sent money to the agent multiple times during the investigation. He allegedly responded, “may Allah destroy our enemies,” after being told the money was used to buy guns for the Islamic state.
Akhtar also discussed plans for a potential attack, stating he wanted to “die in the cause of Allah fighting the kuffar [infidels],” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He allegedly sought instructions on building an explosive device to use at a public event.
On Monday, Akhtar met with the purported ISIS contact, again an undercover agent, and provided clothing, binoculars, $400 in cash, two loaded guns, and six additional magazines. He also swore an oath of loyalty to the islamic State, prosecutors said.
He was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. If convicted of providing material support, Akhtar faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
What’s next
Akhtar’s case is now proceeding through the federal court system, where he will face charges related to his alleged support for the Islamic State and potential terror plot.