Syrian Minor Charged Over Foiled Terror Attack at Taylor Swift Vienna Show

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A teenager from Syria is facing charges related to the thwarted terrorist scheme at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria.

According to CNN, German authorities have accused an individual named Mohammad A. of reportedly aiding a foreign extremist group in its plot for an attack.

Since no later than April 2024, Mohammad A has been following the beliefs of the Islamic State (IS), as stated on Friday, June 27. Between mid-July and August 2024, he communicated with a young Austrian who was preparing to carry out a bombing at Taylor Swift‘s concert in Vienna.

Mohammad has not publicly addressed the accusations.

35-year-old Swift was set to give three shows as part of her “Eras Tour” at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium in August 2024. However, these concerts were called off prior to the scheduled dates.

According to a statement shared on Instagram by Taylor Swift’s concert organizers, Barracuda Music, the Vienna performances for her The Eras Tour have been called off due to intelligence about an impending terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium. Since there is evidence of a planned attack, the safety of everyone involved requires these shows to be canceled.

After making online threats, several people were later apprehended by local authorities for allegedly plotting attacks. Additionally, police executed a search warrant at a 19-year-old’s residence, discovering different chemicals on the premises.

Swift spoke out about the situation later that month.

In an emotional Instagram post, Swift expressed her sadness when our Vienna shows were cancelled. The cause of the cancellations sparked a fresh wave of fear within her, and she felt deeply guilty because numerous fans had made plans to attend these performances. However, she was grateful to the authorities for ensuring that we were mourning concerts instead of lives. Swift was touched by the love and unity among the fans who came together in this difficult time.

She remarked, “I made a choice to channel all my effort into ensuring the safety of the approximately half a million people attending shows in London. My team and I collaborated closely with stadium staff and British officials daily, striving towards this objective. I’d like to express my gratitude for their invaluable contributions.

Swift also explained why she waited to make her statement until the investigation wrapped.

She emphasized her point: “I won’t discuss certain matters publicly if I believe it could stir up trouble for my concert-goers. In situations like this, staying quiet demonstrates self-restraint, and I prefer to speak out when the time is right. My main focus was ensuring our European tour ended safely, and I am delighted to say we achieved that.

Later in August, Swift continued her “Eras Tour” with five concerts at London’s Wembley Stadium. She concluded the tour permanently in December 2024 following several performances in the United States.

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2025-06-28 00:23