Austrian charged with terror plot against Taylor Swift concert

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An Austrian man faces terrorism charges for allegedly plotting an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

•A 21-year-old Austrian man has been charged with terrorism for planning an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
•The suspect, identified as Beran A., is accused of being a member of a terrorist organization, manufacturing explosives, and attempting to illegally acquire weapons.
•The plot led to the cancellation of three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts at the Ernst Happel Stadium, with an estimated 195,000 attendees expected.
•The CIA provided intelligence that led to the arrest of Beran A. and two other juveniles.
•A Syrian teenager previously received a suspended sentence in Germany for involvement in related planning.

•On February 16, 2026, foreign news agencies reported the charging of a suspect.
•In August 2024, the suspect allegedly planned to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
•Beran A., a 21-year-old Austrian national, was charged with terrorism and other offenses.
•Beran A. is accused of being a member of a terrorist organization, manufacturing explosives, and attempting to illegally acquire weapons.
•The CIA provided intelligence that led to Beran A.'s arrest.
•The planned attack resulted in the cancellation of three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
•Beran A. faces a potential prison sentence of over 20 years if convicted.
•In 2025, a 16-year-old Syrian teenager was given a suspended sentence in Germany for related offenses.

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Austrian Man(หนุ่มออสเตรีย)

The main suspect charged with terrorism for plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert.

Taylor Swift(เทย์เลอร์ สวิฟต์)ℹ️

The global pop star whose concert was the target of an alleged terror plot in Vienna.

Beran A.(เบรัน เอ.)

The 21-year-old Austrian suspect charged with terrorism for planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert.

Mohamed A.(โมฮาเหม็ด เอ.)

A Syrian teenager who received a suspended sentence in Germany for involvement in planning a similar attack.

Vienna(กรุงเวียนนา)ℹ️

The capital city of Austria where the alleged terror plot against a Taylor Swift concert was planned.

Ernst Happel Stadium(สนามเอิร์นสต์ ฮัปเปล)ℹ️

The stadium in Vienna where the Taylor Swift concerts were scheduled to take place and were subsequently canceled.

Germany(เยอรมนี)ℹ️

The country where a related youth case involving planning for an attack was adjudicated.

Dubai(นครดูไบ)ℹ️

A city where Beran A. allegedly considered carrying out a coordinated attack planned by ISIS.

Terrorist organization(องค์กรก่อการร้าย)

The type of organization Beran A. is accused of being a member of.

Islamic State (ISIS)(กลุ่มติดอาวุธรัฐอิสลาม)ℹ️

The extremist group to which the suspect Beran A. allegedly disseminated propaganda.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)(สำนักงานข่าวกรองกลาง (CIA))ℹ️

The US intelligence agency that provided information leading to the arrest of Beran A.

The explosive substance (Triacetone triperoxide) allegedly used by Beran A. to create improvised explosive devices.