NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
FBI seizes over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas
The FBI has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency funds that were intended to finance the militant group Hamas. The Justice Department announced the seizure on Tuesday as part of a broader effort to disrupt the group's financial networks.
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This action represents a federal effort to track and intercept digital currency transfers used to fund organizations designated as terrorist groups by the U.S. government.
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personBrett Leatherman“FBI assistant director in charge of the cyber division.”organizationJustice Department“Announced the disruption of Hamas financing.”organizationFBI“Federal agency that conducted the seizure and investigation.”organizationQassam Brigades“The military wing of Hamas identified as the recipient of the seized funds.”organizationHamas“Militant group targeted by the federal seizure operation.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia who issued a statement on the operati”