NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Justice Department seizes over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas
The FBI has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency funds that were being funneled to the militant group Hamas. This action is part of a broader federal effort to disrupt the financial networks supporting the organization.
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This represents a direct federal intervention to block the flow of digital assets to a designated militant group, impacting the financial infrastructure used for such transfers.
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personBrett Leatherman“FBI Assistant Director in charge of the cyber division.”organizationJustice Department“Federal agency that announced the seizure of funds and disruption of Hamas netwo”organizationFBI“Federal bureau that conducted the investigation and seized the cryptocurrency.”organizationQassam Brigades“The military wing of Hamas identified as the recipient of the cryptocurrency don”organizationHamas“Militant group identified as the target of the fundraising disruption.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia who issued a statement regarding the ”