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Swiss Banks Get Police Tips on How to Spot Hamas Financing
Swiss police sent a tip-sheet to several banks and asset managers on how to spot suspicious payments directed to Hamas. Such payments are “often carried out under the guise of fundraising campaigns for humanitarian aid,” the police says in a letter cited by public broadcaster SRF. The request to send funds via cryptocurrencies or social media should also be a cause for suspicion. Last month, Switzerland’s top prosecutor announced the start of a criminal investigation into alleged payments to Hamas. The group isn’t labeled as a terrorist organization in Switzerland, unlike in the US and in the European Union. ... (full story)