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Dutch arrest 15 suspected of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok

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Posted on February 10, 2026

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Last updated: February 10, 2026

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Quick Summary

Fifteen people in the Netherlands were arrested for spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, including minors and dual nationals.

Fifteen Arrested in Netherlands for Promoting Islamic State on TikTok

Overview of the Arrests

AMSTERDAM, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Fifteen people were arrested in the Netherlands on Tuesday on suspicion of spreading propaganda for Islamic State on TikTok and trying to persuade people to commit terrorist attacks, Dutch prosecutors said.

Details of the TikTok Propaganda

The arrests were triggered by a TikTok account that spread large amounts of IS propaganda with Dutch subtitles, the prosecutors said.

Demographics of the Suspects

The TikTok posts, some with more than 100,000 views, encouraged people to join Islamic State and glorified becoming a martyr for the violent Islamist group, they said.

Background of the Investigation

Thirteen of the suspects are Syrian, and four have Dutch nationality, prosecutors said, implying that some were dual nationals. Four are minors.

The suspects, aged 16 to 53, were detained in raids across the Netherlands, following the arrest last month of a person who the prosecutors said was the main suspect.

TikTok is owned by China's Bytedance.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

•Fifteen individuals arrested in the Netherlands for spreading IS propaganda.
•TikTok account used to disseminate content with Dutch subtitles.
•Suspects include 13 Syrians and four Dutch nationals.
•Four of the arrested individuals are minors.
•Main suspect was arrested last month, leading to further detentions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch arrest 15 suspected of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok

1What is Islamic finance?

Islamic finance refers to financial activities that comply with Islamic law (Sharia), which prohibits interest and promotes risk-sharing and ethical investments.

2What is financial crime?

Financial crime encompasses illegal activities that result in financial loss, including fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

3What is risk management?

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability of unfortunate events.

Overview of the Arrests

Details of the TikTok Propaganda

The arrests were triggered by a TikTok account that spread large amounts of IS propaganda with Dutch subtitles, the prosecutors said.

Demographics of the Suspects

The TikTok posts, some with more than 100,000 views, encouraged people to join Islamic State and glorified becoming a martyr for the violent Islamist group, they said.

Background of the Investigation

Thirteen of the suspects are Syrian, and four have Dutch nationality, prosecutors said, implying that some were dual nationals. Four are minors.

The suspects, aged 16 to 53, were detained in raids across the Netherlands, following the arrest last month of a person who the prosecutors said was the main suspect.

TikTok is owned by China's Bytedance.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

•Fifteen individuals arrested in the Netherlands for spreading IS propaganda.

•TikTok account used to disseminate content with Dutch subtitles.

•Suspects include 13 Syrians and four Dutch nationals.

•Four of the arrested individuals are minors.

•Main suspect was arrested last month, leading to further detentions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is Islamic finance?

Islamic finance refers to financial activities that comply with Islamic law (Sharia), which prohibits interest and promotes risk-sharing and ethical investments.

2What is financial crime?

Financial crime encompasses illegal activities that result in financial loss, including fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

3What is risk management?

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability of unfortunate events.