Ohio man due in court on charges of supporting terrorism

February 25, 2015 at 9:47a.m.

COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio man is due in court on charges of supporting terrorism and money laundering over the past year and a half.

A prosecutor’s motion to set a $2.5 million bond for Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud alleges he provided material support or resources or electronic devices to people engaged in Middle East terrorism and traveled there.

The motion filed Tuesday by Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said Mohamud, currently in Franklin County Jail, is a public safety risk and has every reason to flee the U.S.

A court appearance is scheduled today for Mohamud.

O’Brien said the case is part of a continuing FBI investigation that could lead to federal charges.