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Edmonton man found guilty on terrorism charge in United Kingdom

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By The Canadian Press

Posted July 23, 2024 1:34 pm.

An Edmonton man has been convicted in the United Kingdom for being a member of a proscribed terrorist group.

RCMP say Khaled Hussein, a Canadian citizen, was heavily involved in al-Muhajiroun, an organization linked to killings and attacks in London.

Mounties had investigated Hussein’s online activities, finding he shared information on behalf of Anjem Choudary, a director of the group.

In June 2023, RCMP says investigators learned Hussein was travelling to London and arrested him a month later at Heathrow Airport.

Choudary was also arrested and charged for being a member of the group, directing it and encouraging support.

Both men were found guilty by a jury and are to be sentenced later this month.

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