FBI Seizes $560K in Crypto from Alleged Hamas Fundraising
- The FBI seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for the Al Qassam Brigades.
- Agents took control of domains and servers linked to AlQassam.ps, used for collecting donations.
- Cryptocurrencies involved included Bitcoin, Ethereum, Wrapped Ethereum, Tether, and Tron across multiple addresses.
- Authorities obtained information on thousands of individuals who contacted Hamas regarding donations.
- Israeli police had previously frozen Hamas-linked Binance accounts in a related effort.
The FBI’s operation targeted online infrastructure allegedly used by Hamas to secure funds for its military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, through cryptocurrency donations. The action is part of ongoing efforts to curb terrorist financing via digital networks.
This seizure underscores law enforcement’s capability to intercept illicit crypto transactions and disrupt terrorist fundraising activities effectively. (Source)
