Reda Sabassi Charged with Fundraising for Hamas Through Sham Charities and Crowdfunding Platforms
Reda Sabassi was charged with fundraising for Hamas through sham charities and crowdfunding platforms, according to corroborated reports. The Department of Justice announced he is facing federal charges that include terrorism, wire fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors say he sent around $116,000 to a Hamas member and tried to convert about $382,000 into cryptocurrency to send to Hamas, both as
Reda Sabassi was charged with fundraising for Hamas through sham charities and crowdfunding platforms, according to corroborated reports. The Department of Justice announced he is facing federal charges that include terrorism, wire fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors say he sent around $116,000 to a Hamas member and tried to convert about $382,000 into cryptocurrency to send to Hamas, both as reported by NBC San Diego. The DOJ alleges Sabassi also publicly supported Hamas. According to NBC San Diego, Sabassi raised money for Hamas and for his own personal use through online fundraising campaigns that claimed to provide humanitarian aid to people in Gaza.
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