FBI Seizes $200,000 in Crypto From Hamas-Linked Wallets, Accounts
- The Justice Department has seized over $200,000 in cryptocurrency aimed at funding Hamas and disrupted a laundering network that processed over $1.5 million for the group.
- Hamas supporters globally utilized encrypted messaging platforms to solicit cryptocurrency donations through 17 crypto addresses.
- U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. Stated that the seizure sends a message against terror financing, emphasizing a commitment to national security.
- Investigations continue into over $165 million linked to Hamas cryptocurrency, highlighting the organization's attempts to fund operations through digital channels.
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FBI Seizes $200,000 in Crypto From Hamas-Linked Wallets, Accounts
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency from several wallets and exchange accounts linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to a Thursday announcement.According to the FBI, more than $1.5 million in crypto — largely in the form of donations from Hamas supporters around the world — has flowed through the seized wallets and exchange accounts since last October. The wallet addresse…
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