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Madrid MMA Practitioners Jailed Pending Probe Into Jihadist Propaganda Network

The investigation continues under Spain's National Court with police analyzing seized materials for possible document fraud.

Overview

  • National Police detained two mixed martial arts experts in Madrid earlier this week, and a judge ordered their provisional imprisonment on Friday.
  • Investigators report dismantling a digital structure that spread jihadist propaganda, promoted martyrdom, and advocated imposing Islamic law.
  • Alleged offenses include self-indoctrination, indoctrination of others, distributing radicalizing material, and falsification of documents.
  • One detainee, a well-known instructor with an active social media profile and international competition history, displayed strong support for violent global jihad and deep antisemitism in his messages.
  • Two home searches yielded a simulated firearm and documents now under forensic review, including Ukrainian papers flagged for irregular use, in a case led by the Comisaría General de Información and Court No. 6 of the Audiencia Nacional.