Three Arrested in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Terror and Hate Crime Plot
Three men from the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested and face a total of 79 charges in connection with a disturbing series of hate-motivated attacks and a parallel terrorism investigation. The suspects, identified as Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19, are accused of targeting Jewish women in violent attempted kidnappings while also allegedly planning attacks for the Islamic State (ISIS).
Details of the Violent Incidents and Terrorism Charges
The arrests followed two separate attempted abductions in the region. On May 31, 2025, a woman walking in Toronto was approached by three men, one armed with a handgun and another with a knife, who tried to force her into a vehicle. They fled when she screamed and a motorist intervened.
A second incident occurred on June 24, 2025, in Mississauga. There, three men in an Audi SUV, armed with a handgun, rifle, and knife, chased two women before being stopped by a passerby. Video footage captured the vehicle fleeing the scene. According to court filings, all three women were sexually assaulted during these encounters.
The broader investigation, dubbed Project Neapolitan, revealed that Waleed Khan was the subject of a parallel national security probe. He now faces seven terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and funnelling cryptocurrency to ISIS. Police allege Khan worked with an individual named Allah Kareem and received instructions from a group to carry out attacks.
Police Collaboration and Community Impact
A search of Khan's home by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) uncovered evidence of national security threats. The trio faces charges including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping with firearms, and sexual assault, all informed by hate-motivated extremism.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw praised the collaborative effort that led to the arrests. In a statement, he said: 'This investigation demonstrates the impact of strong collaboration in protecting our communities. Working with Peel Regional Police, the RCMP, and our law-enforcement and intelligence partners, we have arrested three individuals for offences targeting women and members of the Jewish community.'
He added: 'The gravity of these alleged offences demanded a strong, united response – and that is exactly what this partnership delivered.' The case highlights the complex intersection of hate crime, violent extremism, and the use of cryptocurrency for terrorist financing.
