Around late 2014, two separate factions of Acehnese separatists – one based in Aceh, the other in Norway – contacted Minimi and helped his group with funding and personnel.
Pada akhir tahun 2014, dua kelompok separatis Aceh - satu di Norwegia dan satu di Aceh - menghubungi Minimi dan menyediakan pendanaan dan SDM.