Calgary police say 1 man charged after online threats made to community organizations

Police said one man has been charged in relation to online threats made to two Calgary community organizations this week.

According to a Calgary Police Service news release, officers received reports of multiple online threats made on social media to two Jewish community organizations on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Police said the person allegedly created and sent the threats under a fraudulent name. The release added police uncovered the owner of the social media account and determined their location in Calgary.

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Police then charged and arrested a man on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Police say Mohamad Ghandour, 25, of Calgary, was charged with three counts of uttering threats. He will next appear in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Hate motivation is being investigated as a factor, according to police.

“Any threats to individuals or communities, whether online or in person, are fully investigated by the Calgary Police Service,” said Insp. Keith Hurley in an emailed statement.

“We understand the impact these threats have to Calgarians’ sense of safety in their city and will work diligently to hold people accountable for their actions.”