The latest AML/CFT and FinCrime News about Terrorism Financing
Joint Action by TFTC Disrupts Al-Shabaab’s Terrorist Financing Operations
Sanctions on al-Shabaab operatives highlight how terrorist financing networks exploit local communities in Somalia while threatening global financi...
The Growing Danger of Crowdfunding Abuse for Terrorism Financing: What You Need to Know
Crowdfunding presents opportunities but also significant risks for terrorism financing, especially as platforms remain under-regulated globally.
South Africa’s Crypto Risk: High Threat of Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The report from the Financial Intelligence Centre highlights South Africa’s crypto assets sector's high risks for money-laundering and terrorist fi...
Treasury Sanctions Houthi Network for Weapon Procurement and Sanctions Evasion Tactics
U.S. Treasury sanctions Houthi network procuring weapons and sensitive goods from Russia, targeting key financial facilitators and smuggling operat...
US Crackdown on Hamas Virtual Currency Reveals Turkey’s Role in Terrorism Financing
Virtual currency’s role in terrorism financing is highlighted by the FBI’s crackdown on Hamas and Turkey’s involvement in moving funds.
Hamas Financing and the U.S. Justice Department’s Latest Seizure Operation
Hamas is funding its terrorist activities not only through cryptocurrency but also by diverting humanitarian and governmental aid, enriching its le...
Hezbollah Financier Sentenced for Role in La Shish Conspiracy
The sentencing of a Hezbollah financier in the La Shish conspiracy highlights the ongoing global efforts to combat terrorism financing and its comp...
U.S. Treasury Targets Key Houthi Leaders in Effort to Disrupt Smuggling and Weapons Procurement Activities
Houthi leaders have funded terrorism through drug trafficking, money laundering, and illicit arms procurement, despite international sanctions and ...
The Long-Standing Connection Between Drug Cartels and Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. now designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations, aiming to intensify enforcement while also acknowledging their long-standing finan...
South Africa’s Terror Financing Crisis: The Unchecked Flow of Extremist Funds
South Africa's lax oversight has made it a hotspot for terrorist financing, with groups exploiting financial loopholes to launder millions through ...
Hawala Banker Arrested for Terrorism Financing and Sanctions Violations
Hawala banking remains a major risk for terrorism financing. A 57-year-old suspect in the Netherlands was arrested for illegal banking, sanctions v...
Exposing “Pay-for-Slay”: The Palestinian Authority’s Terrorism Funding Machine
The Palestinian Authority’s pay-for-slay program is state-sponsored terrorism funding, using foreign aid to incentivize violence and reward terrori...
USAID Fraud Scandal: How Millions Were Diverted to Terrorism
USAID fraud scandal reveals millions in taxpayer dollars diverted to terror groups, highlighting urgent need for oversight and reform.
US Treasury Sanctions Yemen Kuwait Bank to Pressure Houthis
Treasury’s sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank aim to disrupt Houthis’ financial networks, curbing their destabilizing activities in the Middle East.
EU Tightens Sanctions on Hamas and PIJ to Combat Terrorism Financing
The EU reinforces its fight against terrorism financing with extended sanctions on Hamas and PIJ, targeting financial networks and ensuring global ...
UAE Expands Terrorist List with 19 New Entities and Individuals
UAE adds 19 names to its Local Terrorist List, intensifying efforts against terrorism financing and enhancing regional security.
