FBI Seizes $560,000 in Cryptocurrency Allegedly Destined for Hamas
The FBI also obtained information on thousands of individuals who contacted Hamas online seeking to donate to the terror group using cryptocurrency.
TL;DR
- Federal authorities seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency.
- The funds were allegedly destined for the Hamas terrorist group.
- The FBI seized website domains and servers used for Hamas fundraising and recruitment.
- The operation targeted the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing.
- Investigators used information from human sources to trace and seize the cryptocurrency.
- Three warrants issued last year were unsealed for this action.