A 45-year-old Turkish citizen was arrested in the UK at the request of the United States on suspicion of leading a fake charity that funneled funds and supplies to the Hamas terror organization, according to N12.
The arrest is part of a broader US-UK investigation into Hamas financing networks. According to N12, the suspect is accused of heading a fake charity that channeled funds and supplies to the terror group. As The Zioneer reported, a UK indictment in the same case alleges the suspect acted with senior Hamas leaders, with each charge carrying a potential sentence of up to 20 years. The suspect, a 45-year-old Turkish citizen, was apprehended at the request of US authorities.
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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