Latest: Terror suspect's relatives appear in federal court in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Two men related to a suspect in a terror investigation out of California have been accused in Milwaukee of conspiring to transport stolen cellphones and computers across state lines.

Court documents show that in November of 2013, Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab lived in Milwaukee. Now, three of his relatives who live in Milwaukee, face federal charges -- two of them were in federal court Friday, January 8th.

Samer Mohammed Al-Jayab, who lives in Milwaukee, was arrested while visiting his brother, Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab, in California. Samer was in court on the West Coast on Friday, while another brother and his cousin faced their charges, which are not terrorism related, in Milwaukee on Friday.

Attempting to shield themselves from the cameras outside the federal courthouse, suspects Younis Mohammed Al-Jayab and Ahmad Waleed Mahmood couldn't duck FOX6 News cameras or the allegations against them.

The pair, along with Samer Mohammed Al-Jayab, faced charges including conspiracy, interstate transportation of stolen property and receipt of stolen property along with aiding and abetting.

According to a criminal complaint, the three purchased 32 new Apple iPhones, a new laptop computer and a new television -- believing they were items stolen in Chicago and transported to Milwaukee.

Federal investigators were tipped off about the trio back in May 2014. An undercover agent went to Younis' job at 27th Street Tobacco offering to sell stolen cell phones.

Younis stated that he knew this activity was illegal and that he sells the stolen phones overseas. After later asking for more stolen merchandise, Younis stated, "Remember, this is illegal. You do not know me and I don't know you. You get your money and I'll get mine.'"

Customs later intercepted a package with Younis' sender information with his Cudahy address on it addressed to Romania.

Later on several subsequent dates, Younis, Samer and Mahmood met the undercover agent at a South Milwaukee location to obtain the stolen goods. According to the complaint, Younis made several attempts to mail the stolen items internationally.

Federal prosecutor Paul Kanter says the Al-Jayabs are brothers and that Mahmood is their cousin. Kanter added that there would be no comment on whether these recent allegations grew out of the terror investigation. Al-Jayab and Mahmood were released on conditions including surrendering their passports and electronic monitoring.

They are expected back in court in late January, for a preliminary hearing.