US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The justice and treasury departments said they sent $2m to Hamas through charities and cryptocurrency, while six people were arrested across the US and France
TL;DR
- The Trump administration sanctioned three individuals and two French charities allegedly involved in financing Hamas.
- Investigators claim over $2 million was moved to Hamas through fraudulent charities and cryptocurrency channels.
- Six arrests were made in the US and France in connection with these alleged activities.
- Sanctioned individuals include Saleem Alzaq, accused of being part of Hamas's military wing, and French residents Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid, who run charities.
- The charities sanctioned are Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux.
- The US Treasury emphasized its commitment to identifying and isolating those who provide financial support to Hamas.
- Indictments and arrests were also announced by the US Justice Department for involvement in paying, soliciting, and collecting funds for Hamas.
- Individuals arrested in the US include Omar Adhami, Abdel Adhami, and Raed Yousef.
- Officials highlighted the need to prosecute anyone financing or assisting terrorist groups.