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IS recruiters infiltrate Australian community center

Xinhua, June 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

Recruiters for the Islamic State have disguised themselves as social workers at a Sydney community center to try and enlist local youths to join them.

Groups of men would pose as community workers and visit a Multicultural Youth Service (MYS) in suburban Sydney to convert youths to the IS cause, News Corp reported on Tuesday.

A so-called Ginger Jihadist, Abdullah Elmir, was one of those who visited the center.

"MYS staff worked tirelessly and managed to guide at least seven young people away from the clutches of his friendship," local Sarkis Achmar told News Corp.

"I believe we assisted in avoiding at least half a dozen other young people following Abdullah overseas."

Islamic State recruiters try to meet youths away from their families, tempting them with inducements like drugs and money. Endi