German police arrest seven in crackdown on IS finance network.

German police have arrested seven suspects on suspicion of supporting the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group by collecting donations and forwarding them to the group. The suspects allegedly belonged to an international network that solicited financial donations for IS in Syria using platforms that included Telegram. At least €65,000 ($71,552) was transferred in this way, and the money was allegedly used to support IS members imprisoned in Syria, in some cases allowing them to escape from detention. The suspects were due to appear before a magistrate to determine whether they should be held in pre-trial detention.