Two Milwaukee Men Charged With Aiding ISIS

MILWAUKEE -- It's a crime seemingly unthinkable in America's heartland - two men from Wisconsin were charged with attempting to aid a terrorist organization.

Jason Michael Ludke, 35, of Milwaukee, has been charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, ISIS.

Yosvany Padilla-Conde, 30, also of Milwaukee, was charged with aiding and abetting Ludke's attempt to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, ISIS.

If convicted of these offenses both men face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The two men were arrested by the FBI and local law enforcement near San Angelo, Texas. It is alleged in the complaint that the two were traveling from Wisconsin to Mexico where they intended to acquire aid and documents necessary to travel to Syria and/or Iraq.

Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Justin Tolomeo stated “Terrorism remains the
FBI’s top priority in keeping Americans safe. The arrest of these two individuals from
Wisconsin, underscores how the real threat of terrorism can occur anywhere, at anytime. I would like to commend the efforts of the JTTF which includes a wide range
of our law enforcement partners who work tirelessly for the safety of our citizens. We encourage all citizens to remain vigilant in reporting suspicious activity to law
enforcement.”

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Paul L. Kanter.

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