MOSCOW, December 29 (RAPSI) – The Moscow Regional Military Court on Tuesday sentenced two young women to more than five years each in penal colony for transferring money to ISIS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia, RAPSI learnt in the courtroom.

Finances for terrorists were gathered by selling children toys and homemade soap.

Both young women admitted their guilt and asked the court to review their case in a special procedure, without studying of evidence.

Yelena Arshakhanova was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison; Saida Khalikova received a 5.5-year prison sentence.

During the investigation, Khalikova denied her guilt and claimed that she transferred money made by selling homemade soap to charity for Muslim youth.

The Islamic State is currently one of the major threats to global security. Over three years, these terrorists have managed to seize large areas of Iraq and Syria. The organization is also attempting to spread its influence to North Africa – particularly, Libya. The area controlled by ISIS covers up to 90,000 square kilometers.