https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/08/02/us/california-man-money-isis-hnk
They found a bomb too
California man arrested for allegedly sending money to ISIS
By Karina Tsui, CNN
Updated 12:24 PM EDT, Sat August 2, 2025
In those messages, Villanueva allegedly expressed his desire to support ISIS and offered to send money to aid the group’s activities.
“It’s an honor to fight and die for our faith. It’s the best way to go to heaven.” Villanueva allegedly wrote to the ISIS fighters. “Someday soon, I’ll be joining.”
During his arrest, the FBI recovered what appeared to be a bomb from his bedroom, according to photos posted on the FBI’s Facebook and X accounts.