Radical Preacher Anjem Choudary Convicted in Global Terror Probe
Radical preacher Anjem Choudary has been convicted of leading the banned terrorist organisation Al-Muhajiroun. The Woolwich Crown Court verdict also found him guilty of membership and encouraging support for the extremist group. This landmark conviction marks a massive win for international counter-terrorism efforts.
Global Manhunt Nets Choudary and Associate
The operation spanned continents and involved the UK’s Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command (CTC), MI5, the New York Police Department (NYPD), and Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). It highlights the global scale of modern terrorism and the need for international cooperation to tackle it head-on.
Alongside Choudary, 57, from East London, Khaleed Hussein, 29, from Edmonton, Canada, was also found guilty of membership of a proscribed organisation. Both men faced a six-week trial and are due to be sentenced on July 30.
Counter-Terror Chiefs Praise Cross-Border Teamwork
Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, hailed the investigation as “truly remarkable work” involving undercover officers in the UK, US, and Canada.
“These convictions come as a result of some truly remarkable work—not only here in the UK by Counter Terrorism police and our colleagues in MI5 but also from the incredibly brave work of undercover officers both in the US and Canada.” – Commander Dominic Murphy
Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland of the RCMP underlined the vital role of international intelligence sharing. “This investigation shows how collaboration between countries is crucial to stopping online extremism and radicalisation,” she said.
Rebecca Ulam Weiner, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, commented: “Anjem Choudary spent decades radicalising worldwide. Now, thanks to relentless cross-agency collaboration, justice has been served.”
Choudary’s Downfall: Evidence and Surveillance
The probe intensified after Choudary’s previous terrorism conviction licence expired in July 2021. Authorities feared he would reignite terror activities and ramped up surveillance and international cooperation.
The case rested on detailed analysis of hundreds of hours of audio and video, plus more than 16,000 documents. Key evidence came from covert recordings and intercepted encrypted communications proving Choudary’s direct involvement in directing Al-Muhajiroun.
This precedent-setting case highlights the persistent danger of global terrorism. It also sends a powerful message: countries united will stop extremists in their tracks.
