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U.S. Declares Terrorgram Collective and Leaders as Global Terrorists

In a decisive move against transnational extremism, the U.S. Department of State has officially designated The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order 13224. The action targets the group’s involvement in promoting violent white supremacism and orchestrating attacks across multiple countries.

Terrorgram Collective: A Growing Global Threat

The Terrorgram Collective operates predominantly on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, serving as a hub for extremist propaganda and operational guidance. The group has been linked to multiple terror incidents worldwide, including attacks targeting critical infrastructure, public venues, and government officials.

Terrorgram has been identified as a key disseminator of extremist materials, including tactical guides for carrying out violence and strategies for avoiding law enforcement detection. The group actively glorifies individuals who have carried out attacks, further encouraging radicalization.

Recent Criminal Charges and Global Coordination

In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two U.S.-based members of Terrorgram on a 15-count charge, including:

  • Soliciting hate crimes
  • Inciting the murder of federal officials
  • Conspiring to provide material support to terrorists

These criminal charges reflect the U.S. government’s broader strategy to hold extremist networks accountable under both domestic and international law.

Who Was Designated?

Alongside the group itself, three of its leaders have been sanctioned under the SDGT designation:

  • Ciro Daniel Amorim Ferreira: A Brazilian national and channel administrator operating from Brazil.
  • Noah Licul: A senior figure based in Croatia.
  • Hendrik-Wahl Muller: A South African national serving as a key administrator.

These individuals have been directly implicated in promoting terrorist activities and facilitating the group’s operational capacity.

Impact of the Designation

The designation as SDGT triggers immediate consequences, including:

  • Asset Freezing: All properties and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction linked to the designated individuals and entities are blocked.
  • Prohibition of Transactions: U.S. citizens and financial institutions are barred from engaging in transactions with the group or its leaders.
  • Global Financial Restrictions: The designations also send a message to international financial institutions to avoid enabling the group’s operations.

Policy Context and Ongoing U.S. Efforts

The Biden administration has maintained a strong stance against violent white supremacism and racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE). This action follows the June 2021 National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, which outlined a comprehensive framework to disrupt domestic and foreign extremist networks.

By targeting transnational groups like Terrorgram, the U.S. aims to disrupt extremist recruitment pipelines and prevent further radicalization both domestically and abroad.

Next Steps and Delisting Process

Individuals and organizations seeking removal from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List may refer to the U.S. Department of State’s Delisting Guidance Page for further details on the petition process.

This latest action reinforces the U.S. government’s commitment to global security and its zero-tolerance approach to terrorism fueled by white supremacist ideology.

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