Three Canadian men accused of planning an ISIS terror attack have been arrested in connection to hate attacks targeting Jewish women.
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) have arrested Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19, on suspicion of kidnapping, attempted kidnapping with firearms, sexual assault, and other offences informed, in part, by hate-motivated extremism.
The arrests followed two attempted abductions, prompting a broader probe that uncovered a parallel terrorism investigation into Khan.
He has since been charged with seven terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and funneling cryptocurrency to ISIS.
Police alleged Khan worked with an individual named Allah Kareem and received instructions from a group to carry out attacks.
A search of his home by the RCMP uncovered evidence of national security threats, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said Friday.
Waleed Khan, 26
Osman Azizov, 18
Fahad Sadaat, 19
Vehicle flees following attempted abduction, June 24, 2025
In total, the trio faces 79 charges under Project Neapolitan, a major crimes investigation.
On May 31, a woman walking in Toronto was approached by three me, one armed with a handgun, another with a knife, who tried to force her into a vehicle. They fled when she screamed and a motorist intervened.
On June 24 in Mississauga, three men in an Audi SUV armed with a handgun, rifle, and knife chased two women before being stopped by a passerby.
Video footage captured the vehicle fleeing from the scene.
All three women were sexually assaulted, according to court filings.
Chief Myron Demkiw, Toronto Police Service said in a statement: ‘This investigation demonstrates the impact of strong collaboration in protecting our communities. Working with Peel Regional Police, the RCMP, and our law-enforcement and intelligence partners, we have arrested three individuals for offences targeting women and members of the Jewish community.
‘The gravity of these alleged offences demanded a strong, united response – and that is exactly what this partnership delivered. I want to thank our members and all of our partners for their tireless efforts and their shared commitment to public safety.’
