Toronto man charged with terrorism, funding ISIS and attempted kidnappings

A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested on terrorism charges, police announced on Friday, as well as charges for two attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area.

The charges are in relation to offences targeting women and members of the Jewish community, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) said in a news release on Friday.

Waleed Khan is accused of providing funds and property to terrorist group ISIS, aiding terrorist activity and conspiracy to commit murder for a terrorist group, according to an RCMP release.

RCMP said Khan’s crimes allegedly took place between June 17 and Aug. 17 this year.

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