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Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin Convicted for Possession and Dissemination of Islamist Terrorist Material
6/21/2026, 5:39:43 AM
Conviction of Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin
Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin, 20, of Mitcham, was convicted in London on 19 June 2025 of one count of possessing a bomb-making manual (section 58 Terrorism Act 2000) and two counts of disseminating Daesh execution videos (section 2 Terrorism Act 2006). He will be sentenced on 14 August 2025.
Legal Framework and Radicalisation Context
The convictions used section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for a bomb-making document and section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 for extremist publications. Counter Terrorism Policing London says online radicalisation among teenagers is rising, prompting the ACT Early awareness campaign.
Chronology of the Investigation
After a January 2024 Heathrow stop that seized his phone and USB stick, Mohsin was arrested in March, his computer seized, and in July for questioning before bail. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges in April 2025, resulting in his conviction on 19 June 2025 and sentencing on 14 August 2025.
Principal Individuals and Agencies
Defendant: Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin. Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, led the investigation. The Metropolitan Police announced the device seizures. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized the prosecution.
Forensic Findings
Forensic analysis found a bomb-making manual and two Daesh execution videos on Mohsin’s phone and linked his online activity to chat groups tied to the Taliban, Hamas and Daesh/IS.
Implications for Youth Radicalisation
Law-enforcement officials say the case shows a “growing trend” of youth radicalisation online, underscoring legal risks of sharing extremist material and the need for parental vigilance.
Official Reactions
Commander Flanagan warned that children 14-15 are being drawn into extremist ideologies and urged parents to monitor online activity and seek help via the ACT Early website. Metropolitan Police detailed the device seizures and evidence of extremist group links. Crown Prosecution Service said charges were based on forensic confirmation of terrorist material.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our investigation showed that Mohsin was being drawn into extremist and terrorist material and ideologies from when he was only 14 or 15 years old.” — Helen Flanagan, Commander, Counter Terrorism Policing London
- “This is reflective of a growing trend and concern over children and young people being radicalised and accessing extremely dangerous and violent terrorist ideologies and material online.” — Helen Flanagan
- “It’s vital that parents and carers are aware of what children are doing on the internet.” — Helen Flanagan
- “Otherwise, there are very clear and serious consequences for those who are involved in downloading or sharing terrorist content online, a reality that Mohsin is now facing.” — Helen Flanagan
Future Proceedings
Mohsin will be sentenced on 14 August 2025; authorities continue to monitor online extremist networks and promote the ACT Early resource for families.
