Federal Prosecutors Arrest Two Individuals for Allegedly Recruiting White Nationalist Terrorists on Social Media Platform

Federal prosecutors have made a chilling discovery, as they arrested two individuals accused of attempting to recruit white nationalist terrorists through a social media platform. The indictment filed in the Eastern District of California revealed that 37-year-old Matthew Allison and 34-year-old Dallas Humber were charged with fifteen crimes, including hate crimes and plotting the murder of federal officials.

The duo allegedly led an initiative called the “Terrorgram Collective” on the messaging app Telegram, instructing followers internationally to commit acts of racist violence. The Department of Justice claims that Allison and Humber published a hit list on the platform, targeting individuals based on their racial, religious, or sexual identity. Shockingly, the list included federal judges, U.S. state’s attorneys, and other public officials, complete with descriptions, photos, and home addresses.

Federal officials stated that followers were promised a “path to sainthood” for assassinating the proposed targets. Allison and Humber were accused of encouraging acts of violence with slogans like “Take Action Now” and “Do Your Part,” as well as providing instructions on making bombs, chemical weapons, and other dangerous materials for attacks.

The collective’s motivation was rooted in their belief that society was irreparably corrupt, and only a race war could bring about the rise of white supremacy. Tragically, some followers took these messages seriously, leading to violent incidents such as a double homicide at an LGBT bar in Slovakia and a stabbing outside a mosque in Turkey.

The alarming case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of extremist ideologies being spread and nurtured on social media platforms, with real-world consequences that can result in devastating acts of violence.