Kent man jailed for sharing terrorist videos online
24-year-old sentenced for promoting banned organisation
Mohammad Malik, a 24-year-old from Gillingham, Kent, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sharing videos online that supported the banned terrorist organisation, Daesh.
Following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), he received his sentence at Winchester Crown Court on the 21st of September.
He was found guilty of two counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and two counts of expressing support for a proscribed organisation, after a trial that concluded on the 10th of April.
Extended Sentence
Malik was given a nine-year extended sentence, which includes an additional one-year licence period.
During the trial, the court presented evidence that showed Malik had shared extremist content across multiple social media platforms. The videos included disturbing footage associated with Daesh.
A warrant was executed at Malik’s residence in Gillingham on the 14th of January last year, leading to the seizure of various items, including electronic devices and paraphernalia connected to the terrorist group.
Official Statements
Detective Chief Superintendent Oliver Wright, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing South East, commented:
“Malik held an Islamist ideology and had a substantial library of footage from banned organisations.
"He shared extreme content online, posing a risk of radicalising others and encouraging them to adopt similar views.
"This case underscores the proactive efforts of Counter Terrorism Policing South East to ensure the safety of communities in the south east from harm.
"As a result of his actions, Malik will now spend a significant amount of time in prison, reducing the threat he poses to the public.”
Malik has also been subjected to a Serious Crime Prevention Order and Part 4 Terrorist Notification requirements for 15 years.