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Yusuf Shah received four years and two months for offering cyber-security help to extremist groups. The length of sentences for terrorism-related offences varies significantly depending on the specific crime, its severity, and the individual's role. Offences range from preparing acts of terrorism to disseminating terrorist publications, each carrying different penalties.
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