A disturbing federal case tied to Minnesota has come to light, with the Minneapolis FBI revealing details about a young man’s dangerous plans. Authorities say it all started with social media activity that raised red flags and ended with an arrest that prevented something much worse.
What makes this story especially chilling is how close it came to playing out right here at home. Federal agents say a 23-year-old from Minneapolis wasn’t just posting online, he was preparing to act, and his plans stretched far beyond Minnesota’s borders.
The Minneapolis Office of the FBI became aware of Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan after a tip led them to social media posts supporting Al Shabab and later ISIS. Both organizations have been designated by the Secretary of State as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
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Minneapolis FBI Tracking and Arrest
According to federal investigators, Hassan used social media in Minnesota to promote jihad, praise terrorist attacks, and communicate with ISIS recruiters. In December 2024, he tried twice to travel one-way to Somalia to join ISIS. Both attempts failed, but the FBI was already watching…