terrorism financing
Coverage of terrorism financing in the Nexus archive.
- IGP directs police to refer terrorism financing, banditry cases to specialised units
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed police to refer cases involving terrorism financing and banditry to specialized units. The decision aims to address the evolving nature of crime, which increasingly relies on cross-border illicit financial transactions.
- Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
Two Israeli banks plan to stop collaborating with Palestinian banks due to risks of terrorism financing and money laundering, raising concerns about a potential Palestinian economic crisis. Israeli officials cited these risks as the reason for the decision.
- Nigeria: Captured 'Ansaru Leaders' Make U-Turn, Plead Guilty to 32 Terrorism Charges
Two Ansaru leaders pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges, including terrorism, terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, and fabricating improvised explosive devices. The charges cover a range of offenses linked to terrorism and criminal activities.
- Terrorism Financing: Nigeria welcomes US sanctions on Lagos-based BDC operator, firms
The Nigerian government welcomed US sanctions on a Lagos-based BDC operator and firms, adding them to its sanctions list following intelligence gathering, financial investigations, and inter-agency assessments. The move targets terrorism financing.
- Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks
The Irish government has released its first assessment on digital assets in seven years, highlighting risks including money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations, and bribery. The assessment indicates Ireland is considering safeguards to address these financial risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
- Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case
A French court convicted cement company Lafarge of financing armed groups during the Syrian war. The ruling marks a significant legal judgment against the company for its role in terrorism financing.