The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by
extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite
violence. Last week, CEP researchers identified an advertisement on the
Telegram channel of a French chapter of the white supremacist Active Club
movement promoting what appeared to be a Brazilian gambling Telegram channel.
Telegram states that channel owners receive “50% of the revenue from ads
displayed in their channels.”





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Extremist Content Online: Main Telegram Channel For French Active Club
Allegedly Making Money From Telegram Ads


(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the
methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread
propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers identified an
advertisement on the Telegram channel of a French chapter of the white
supremacist Active Club movement promoting what appeared to be a Brazilian
gambling Telegram channel. Telegram states that channel owners receive “50% of
the revenue from ads displayed in their channels.”



Also, on Telegram, an Arkansas-based Active Club chapter celebrated the
movement for promoting networking opportunities among the white supremacist
movement. Additionally, a channel linked to the accelerationist neo-Nazi group
Injekt Division claimed responsibility for sending antisemitic flyers to a
Pennsylvania state police barracks, local police departments, colleges, and
universities.



Also, last week, a pro-ISIS group promoted the use of commercially available
drones for terrorist attacks, circulating a guide on different models of drones
and their potential uses. Further, Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)
released a video condemning corruption among political and military leaders in
Pakistan, advocating for religious government. Finally, an online pro-ISIS
security group warned about the traceability of Bitcoin when used to send money
to extremist organizations.



Main Telegram Channel For French Active Club Allegedly Making Money From
Telegram Ads



CEP researchers located an advertisement in the main Telegram channel used by
the French chapter of the white supremacistActive Club
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movement. The channel has over 8,400 subscribers and posts a variety of white
supremacist propaganda, including videos and event announcements. The
advertisement was for what appeared to be a Brazilian gambling Telegram
channel. According toTelegram
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receive 50% of the revenue from ads displayed in their channels.” Telegram
channel administrators can choose to enable ads.



“It is concerning that a Telegram channel affiliated with a well-known white
supremacist movement could allegedly receive revenue using the Telegram ads
feature,” said CEP researcher Joshua Fisher-Birch. “Extreme right groups and
propagandists use Telegram specifically for its lack of content moderation and
the ability to gain an audience. Telegram should clarify their policies
regarding whether the admins of extremist channels can earn money through
Telegram ads."



Information on Telegram Ads. Screenshot taken on May 2.



Regional Active Club Chapter Praises Movement for Networking Capabilities



On April 30, an Arkansas-based Active Club chapter praised the movement on
Telegram for increasing networking opportunities among group members. The post
stated that the Active Club model allowed individuals in the white power
movement to “connect and build real, lasting friendships.” Active Clubs often
include members of other groups, such as Patriot Front and, in somecases
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, the Hammerskins, and are places where groups may seek recruits or form
alliances. Friendship and brotherhood are recruitment themes often employed by
Active Clubs.



Accelerationist Group Posts Photos of Antisemitic Flyers Allegedly Sent to
Pennsylvania Police Departments and Educational Institutions



On April 30, a Telegram channel affiliated with the accelerationist neo-Nazi
group Injekt Division claimed they sent antisemitic flyers to a Pennsylvania
state police barracks and two local Pennsylvania police departments. The
flyers, employing an antisemitic trope, accused law enforcement officers of
being controlled by a Jewish conspiracy. The same channel also posted a photo
of an antisemitic flyer allegedly sent to at least one college and one
university in Pennsylvania. The Injekt Division propaganda recipients were
located in Central or Eastern Pennsylvania.



Online Pro-ISIS Group Releases Guide to Different Commercially Available Drones



On April 28, an online pro-ISIS group released a guide containing information
on commercially available uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their potential
uses in committing terrorist attacks. The handbook noted that drones can be
used “for surveillance missions and supporting attacks or assassinations.” The
guide included comparisons of UAV models manufactured by DJI, Parrot, and Autel
Robotics. Characteristics such as payload capacity for carrying explosives were
noted. Links to the guide were spread in a pro-ISIS chat. The guide is the
first in a series, with future issues likely discussing other methods of
committing attacks. CEP reported four uploads of the guide to the Internet
Archive, which removed them.



ISIS supporters have shown a continued interest in commercial drones.
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drones and components bound for ISIS in the Middle East. In December 2023, a
man in Coventry, United Kingdom, wassentenced
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prison for terrorism offenses after building a drone using 3D-printed parts
that he planned to give to ISIS operatives. Recently released pro-ISIS online
propaganda has included images of drones being used in terrorist attacks.



Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent Video Condemns Corruption in Pakistan



Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent
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(AQIS) released a video on May 2 condemning corruption among political and
military leaders in Pakistan and stating that religious government was the only
solution. The approximately 11-minute video said that while Pakistan had ample
farmland and natural resources, the country suffered due to greed and
dishonesty among the elite. The video discussed the wealth and property
holdings of Asif Ali Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, and Imran Khan, as well as the
business holdings of Pakistani generals. It accused Pakistan’s Chief of Army
Staff, General Asim Munir, of extorting a business. The narrator proclaimed
that Pakistan’s democratic system is inherently flawed and would only allow the
corrupt and those controlled by special interests to rise to power.



Pro-ISIS Operations Security Group Warns About Bitcoin Tracking



On May 2, an online pro-ISIS operations security group posted a news article
from a cybersecurity website warning that Bitcoin can be tracked. The article,
which appeared on a website with no connection to ISIS, provided an overview of
how forensic financial analysis can be used to counter Bitcoin laundering. The
privacy cryptocurrencyMonero
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has increasingly become popular with online pro-ISIS groups seeking donations.



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