Louisiana brothers charged for raising funds for Hamas through social media scam - report
The two allegedly raised money for Hamas through disseminating propaganda and soliciting donations for "the poor and orphans in Gaza" via social media.
Two brothers from Louisiana, Abdel Adhami and Omar Adhami, have been charged with raising funds for Hamas through a social media scam, according to a report by NBC News. The brothers allegedly solicited donations from international donors who believed their contributions were going towards humanitarian aid for Gaza, when in reality the money was being funneled to the terrorist organization.
The indictment unsealed on Thursday stated that Abdel Adhami raised money for Hamas through various Snapchat accounts, posting Hamas propaganda and directing followers to his Telegram. He is charged with material support to a foreign terrorist organization, wire fraud, and money laundering. Omar Adhami, on the other hand, is accused of material support and wire fraud charges, as reported in Louisiana's criminal complaints.
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