An Austrian man has been charged with terrorism-related offenses for allegedly plotting an Islamist militant-style attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Prosecutors say he bought a small amount of explosive, sought weapons illegally and researched shrapnel bomb designs reportedly used by ISIS. He was arrested in August 2024, the same month three Vienna concerts were canceled after police said they had foiled a plot. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Austrian Man Charged Over Alleged Plot To Attack Taylor Swift Concert In Vienna
An Austrian man has been charged with terrorism-related offenses after prosecutors said he plotted an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.
In a statement obtained by Reuters, Austrian prosecutors allege the suspect intended to carry out an Islamist militant-style assault. They say he purchased a small amount of explosive, attempted to procure weapons illegally, and searched for information about a type of shrapnel bomb reportedly used by the Islamic State (ISIS).
The suspect was arrested in August 2024 — the same month authorities canceled three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna at short notice after police said they had foiled a terror plot. Prosecutors also allege he distributed Islamic State propaganda material online and was a member of the group.
If convicted on the terrorism-related charges, the defendant could face up to 20 years in prison. These allegations are from an official prosecution statement; the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Reuters obtained the prosecutors' statement and Austrian investigators led the probe. Authorities have not released further identifying details or a full timeline of the investigation in the statement made public so far.
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