Follow The Money Update

[Zam-Zam]

Before you sign that check, it's probably best to vet the charity, no?

San Diego man alleged of raising funds for Hamas, faces terrorism charge​

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego resident was arrested after being alleged of conspiring to raise funds for Hamas, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, is accused of terrorism, wire fraud, sanctions-evasion, money laundering and false statement charges, according to an unsealed a five-count complaint from the Justice Department. Authorities shared Sabassi was arrested in San Diego on Tuesday.

The DOJ alleges Sabassi claimed to be fundraising humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, but was instead giving funds to Hamas.

“The defendant allegedly claimed to be raising money for charity but was actually funding the terrorist organization Hamas and also lining his own pockets,” FBI Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Donald Holstead shared in a statement.

Sabassi raised $600,000 around December 2023 and February 2024, giving $116,000 to a member of Hamas and attempting to convert $382,000 into cryptocurrency to send to Hamas through Gaza Now.

Additionally, the DOJ shared Sabassi ran a charity named the Arab Charity Foundation Inc. (Ikram) to fundraise. According to the DOJ, a suspected co-conspirator joked in private about naming the fundraiser after al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ militant wing.




Complete text: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-hamas-fundraising-arrest/amp/

 

[as seen on tv]

Before you sign that check, it's probably best to vet the charity, no?

San Diego man alleged of raising funds for Hamas, faces terrorism charge​

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego resident was arrested after being alleged of conspiring to raise funds for Hamas, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, is accused of terrorism, wire fraud, sanctions-evasion, money laundering and false statement charges, according to an unsealed a five-count complaint from the Justice Department. Authorities shared Sabassi was arrested in San Diego on Tuesday.

The DOJ alleges Sabassi claimed to be fundraising humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, but was instead giving funds to Hamas.

“The defendant allegedly claimed to be raising money for charity but was actually funding the terrorist organization Hamas and also lining his own pockets,” FBI Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Donald Holstead shared in a statement.

Sabassi raised $600,000 around December 2023 and February 2024, giving $116,000 to a member of Hamas and attempting to convert $382,000 into cryptocurrency to send to Hamas through Gaza Now.

Additionally, the DOJ shared Sabassi ran a charity named the Arab Charity Foundation Inc. (Ikram) to fundraise. According to the DOJ, a suspected co-conspirator joked in private about naming the fundraiser after al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ militant wing.




Complete text: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-hamas-fundraising-arrest/amp/

upvoted. aren't charities and nonprofits required to be approved by the IRS? evidently they're not very good at their job

 

[Dawg]

I do
and not surprised
he may even post in PJ!

 

[Zam-Zam]

upvoted. aren't charities and nonprofits required to be approved by the IRS? evidently they're not very good at their job

There are websites such as Charity Navigator and others that can be useful tools - I wouldn't be too dependent on government agencies.

It's a good thing to be vigilant before forking over the money, IMHO.

 

[Dawg]

upvoted. aren't charities and nonprofits required to be approved by the IRS? evidently they're not very good at their job

most are like Jim and Tammy Faye were
IMO

 

[RickWA]

Before you sign that check, it's probably best to vet the charity, no?

San Diego man alleged of raising funds for Hamas, faces terrorism charge​

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego resident was arrested after being alleged of conspiring to raise funds for Hamas, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, is accused of terrorism, wire fraud, sanctions-evasion, money laundering and false statement charges, according to an unsealed a five-count complaint from the Justice Department. Authorities shared Sabassi was arrested in San Diego on Tuesday.

The DOJ alleges Sabassi claimed to be fundraising humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, but was instead giving funds to Hamas.

“The defendant allegedly claimed to be raising money for charity but was actually funding the terrorist organization Hamas and also lining his own pockets,” FBI Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Donald Holstead shared in a statement.

Sabassi raised $600,000 around December 2023 and February 2024, giving $116,000 to a member of Hamas and attempting to convert $382,000 into cryptocurrency to send to Hamas through Gaza Now.

Additionally, the DOJ shared Sabassi ran a charity named the Arab Charity Foundation Inc. (Ikram) to fundraise. According to the DOJ, a suspected co-conspirator joked in private about naming the fundraiser after al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ militant wing.




Complete text: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-hamas-fundraising-arrest/amp/

Uh oh! Time for the hyperventilating CRAZED leftykooks to attack felonius Pam Bondi, “that bug-eyed drunk” Kash Patel, etc.

“To arms! To arms! Attack!!!”

Bring on the usual unmeasured screeds and lunatic rants…