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FBI Seizes $560K in Crypto Bound for Hamas, Takes Over Fundraising Sites
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The FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of online infrastructure allegedly used by Hamas to collect donations, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Key facts
- In March 2025, a U.S. warrant led to the seizure of $201,400 in crypto from addresses that authorities said had received more than $1.5 million since October 2024
- The FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of online infrastructure allegedly used by Hamas to collect donations, the Justice Department announced Tuesday
- According to the Justice Department, the funds were intended for Hamas’ military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, the DOJ said
- Although the announcement did not name the cryptocurrencies, accompanying court filings identified Bitcoin, Ethereum, Wrapped Ethereum, Tether, and Tron across 18 Tether-controlled addresses
Summary
The FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly intended for the Al Qassam Brigades. Agents took control of domains and servers linked to AlQassam.ps. The FBI obtained information on thousands of people who contacted Hamas about donating. According to the Justice Department, the funds were intended for Hamas’ military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, the DOJ said.