An Uzbek national has been arrested in the northwestern US state of Idaho before being charged with terrorism offences, the Justice Department said.
Fazliddin Kurbanov, 30, was detained in Boise yesterday as part of a federal counterterrorism operation, before being hit with charges regarding offences in Idaho and neighboring Utah.
He was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, as well providing support to the same group, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and possession of a destructive device.
If convicted, Kurbanov could face 15 years in prison for the conspiracy charge and 10 years for possession of a destructive device.
Meanwhile, charges filed in Utah accused Kurbanov of teaching and demonstrating how to make an explosive device via Internet videos. He could face 20 years in prison if convicted on those charges.
