Italian Police Bust Hamas Funding Network in Massive Raid
Italian authorities have smashed a major Hamas financing ring, arresting nine suspects including “Mohammed Hanoun”—the Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood capo in Italy. Hanoun, an Italian of Palestinian origin, was seized alongside a gang accused of funneling over eight million euros to the terror group in a huge crackdown.
Genoa and Milan Charities Used to Mask Terror Cash
The police and Financial Guard worked hand-in-hand with Genoa’s anti-mafia and anti-terror units to bring down this shadowy network. They uncovered a sophisticated money-laundering scheme involving fake charitable groups based in Genoa and Milan. Under the guise of humanitarian aid, more than 70% of the donations were secretly rerouted to Hamas.
Investigators revealed the suspects set up new charity fronts every time their bank accounts were shut down, using complex financial tricks to dodge officials.
Leading Figures and International Links
- The detainees include the president of a Palestinian association operating in Italy.
- Two key suspects remain at large abroad, believed to be outside Italian jurisdiction.
Political and Legal Fallout
“The government will continue to fight any attempt to use charity as a cover for terrorism,” said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, praising the operation’s success.
Meanwhile, defense lawyers insist all donations were strictly for humanitarian causes, arguing the case hinges on differing interpretations of the money’s path.
