He is said to have become radicalized over the past year, joining an international network online dedicated to jihad and martyrdom propaganda. The Carabinieri of the ROS (Special Operations Squad), with the collaboration of the military personnel of the Provincial Commands of Milan and Pavia, executed a pre-trial detention order against a minor, a boy of Tunisian origin and resident in the province of Pavia, issued by the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office of Milan.
The minor had independently obtained online several manuals for the construction and assembly of explosive and incendiary devices using readily available substances, expressing his desire to fight in a conflict zone. The suspect was charged with participation in a terrorist organization and incitement to commit crimes, aggravated by the use of computer and telecommunication tools, and related to terrorism offenses. A personal and physical search was also carried out on a minor of Egyptian origin and resident in Milan, who was part of the same group.
The investigation began in October 2024, identifying a network of Internet users, including international ones, on social networks dedicated to disseminating jihadist propaganda multimedia content, primarily related to the Islamic State (ISIS), to recruit young followers to then send to conflict areas.
Several social media profiles were thus discovered, allegedly used by the suspect for the incessant publication and promotion of multimedia content with a clearly jihadist slant, following the instructions of prominent and recognized Islamic terrorist figures. Furthermore, contacts between the boy and other individuals emerged, some of whom had already been arrested for terrorism-related offenses, for having disseminated jihadist propaganda inciting violence online. The minor was also very active within the radicalized network, convincing others, including those under 18, to swear allegiance to the Islamic State, following his example.
