A man accused of a terrorist plot involving a public execution also allegedly funnelled money to Islamic State, court documents show.
Omarjan Azari, 22, was arrested during sweeping pre-dawn terrorism raids in Sydney in September and is now facing accusations he conspired with former Kings Cross bouncer turned Islamic State member Mohammad Baryalei to execute a random member of the public.
Court papers suggest their plotting began on May 8, and the court has previously heard Azari knew he was under police surveillance.
On Friday, Azari made a brief appearance via video link in Sydney Central Local Court where his matter was mentioned.
The court heard three new charges have been laid against him.
According to fresh court documents, two of the new charges relate to intentionally making funds available "to a terrorist organisation, namely the Islamic State".
The other relates to an attempt to "intentionally make funds available" to Islamic State.
The offences allegedly took place in Auburn, Parramatta and "Sydney" between July and September, the documents reveal.
They also reveal Azari was charged by members of the Terrorism Investigations Squad.
Earlier, in the brief court mention, Azari's barrister Steven Boland said there was "absolutely no evidence" the alleged terror plot was to take place in Martin Place.
He also said there was "misinformation" about the case in the media that needed to be corrected, including that a "rather gruesome execution" was planned, and that there was a "plot to behead someone".
Commonwealth prosecutor Michael Allnutt conceded the allegations against Azari didn't involve Martin Place, but said he had "nothing to withdraw".
Azari, who appeared from Silverwater's Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, listened quietly throughout the mention.
The matter will return to court on February 24 for a bail application.
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