The United States authorities have arrested Mohammad Sharifullah, an Afghan national and member of ISIS-K, in connection with multiple high-profile terrorist attacks, including the devastating March 2024 assault on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow. The arrest of Sharifullah, which was facilitated by intelligence cooperation between Washington and Islamabad, underscores the ongoing international effort to combat global terrorism.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on March 7 that Mohammad Sharifullah has been charged with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Sharifullah, a known member of ISIS-K (Islamic State Khorasan), was detained in Pakistan and transported to the United States earlier this week. According to CNN, his arrest was based on intelligence provided by the CIA. Following his extradition, he was interrogated by the FBI, during which he admitted to training and providing operational guidance to the perpetrators of the Crocus City Hall attack.

The March 2024 terrorist attack in Moscow was among the deadliest in modern Russian history. Four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall concert venue, killing 145 people and wounding over 500 others. Russian authorities managed to apprehend all four attackers as they attempted to flee toward the Ukrainian border. Over 30 other individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.

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