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French Charity Leaders Arrested on Suspicion of Funding Hamas
French authorities have placed Faouzi B., president of the Baraka humanitarian association, in pre-trial detention on suspicion of financing Hamas. He and four others were charged with terrorism financing, breach of trust, and money laundering related to funds allegedly collected for Gaza aid but transferred to Hamas.
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What happened
- 01French charity leader Faouzi B. detained on suspicion of financing Hamas through humanitarian aid.
- 02Five individuals charged with terrorism financing, breach of trust, and money laundering.
- 03U.S. sanctioned Faouzi B. and Amel O. for allegedly collecting over $2 million for Hamas.
- 04Funds were reportedly collected for Gaza aid but transferred to Hamas, including via cryptocurrency.
- 05Significant amounts were allegedly collected after the October 7 Hamas attacks.
U.S. authorities also sanctioned Faouzi B. and another association president, Amel O., accusing them of collecting over $2 million for Hamas, including significant amounts after October 7. The investigation is ongoing to trace the funds.
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