A 20-year-old man from Mitcham, identified as Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin, has been convicted of possessing and distributing terrorist material, according to the Metropolitan Police. Mohsin’s guilt was established after a two-week trial at the Old Bailey. The incident occurred in January 2024 when Mohsin was intercepted by counter terrorism officials at Heathrow Airport upon his return from Pakistan.
Following a “schedule 7” stop, law enforcement confiscated Mohsin’s phone for further examination. Subsequent analysis of his device and a USB stick revealed his involvement in viewing extremist content and participating in chat groups associated with radical organizations like the Taliban, Hamas, and Daesh, as reported by the Met.
Upon scrutinizing Mohsin’s phone, authorities discovered alarming content, including a guide on bomb-making and several Daesh execution videos that he had shared with an online contact. Mohsin was initially arrested in March 2024, and his computer was also seized. Subsequent investigations led to his re-arrest in July of the same year, during which he remained silent when questioned about the incriminating material found on his devices.
Mohsin was later released on bail, but after continued inquiries and examination of his electronic devices, the Crown Prosecution Service pressed charges against him in April 2025. He was ultimately found guilty of possessing a document likely to aid terrorist activities, in violation of the Terrorism Act 2000, and disseminating terrorist material related to Daesh execution videos under the Terrorism Act 2006. Mohsin’s sentencing is scheduled for August 14.
Commander Helen Flanagan, the head of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London, emphasized the concerning trend of young individuals being exposed to extremist ideologies and materials online. She stressed the importance of parents and caregivers monitoring children’s online activities and encouraged seeking assistance through the ACT Early website if any suspicions arise. Flanagan warned of severe repercussions for those involved in downloading or sharing terrorist content online, a reality that Mohsin is now confronting.
