The investigation, initiated by the NYPD Intelligence and Counterterrorism unit, also includes charges against Louisiana brothers Abdel and Omar Adhami. Federal agents allege the pair used social media apps such as Snapchat and Instagram to solicit donations under the guise of humanitarian aid for Gaza between 2021 and 2026. Abdel Adhami is accused of wiring approximately $80,000 via PayPal, while Omar Adhami is alleged to have sent about $6,000.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Justice Department Charges Raed Yousef in $1.7M Hamas Network Bust
US Politics19 days ago
Federal prosecutors have unsealed a criminal indictment against Raed Yousef, a 56-year-old from Lutz, Florida, for his alleged participation in a fundraising scheme that funneled money to Hamas. The charges are part of a coordinated effort by the Justice Department to dismantle a finance network that allegedly raised $1.7 million from within the United States. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the department will pursue all individuals who provide material support to terrorist organizations responsible for the deaths of American citizens.
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