A 45-year-old Turkish citizen was arrested in the UK at the request of the United States on suspicion of heading a fake charity that funneled funds and supplies to Hamas, according to N12. The indictment, reported by N12, alleges the suspect acted with senior Hamas officials, including the organization's leaders. Each terror financing charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years.
The arrest and indictment, first reported by N12 in the early hours of Saturday, mark a cross-border law enforcement operation targeting Hamas financing. According to the indictment, the suspect communicated directly with senior Hamas figures. The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing the case, with the suspect held in the UK pending extradition proceedings. The charges carry severe penalties, reflecting the Biden administration's continued focus on disrupting terror financing networks. This case follows similar U.S. actions against individuals allegedly funneling money to Hamas, including a San Diego man charged in June 2026 with sending $600,000 through a charity front.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS charges San Diego man with funneling $600,000 to Hamas
- StrongIndictment: suspect acted with senior Hamas officials, faces up to 20 years per charge
- DevelopingDr. Hussam Abu Safiya Allegedly a Hamas Terrorist in Disguise, Still Detained in Israel
- DevelopingCosta Rica arrests individual linked to Hamas
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