FBI Seizes $560K in Crypto Bound for Hamas, Takes Over Fundraising Sites

September 2, 2026
11:09 pm

FBI Seizes $560K in Crypto Bound for Hamas, Takes Over Fundraising Sites

In brief

The FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly intended for the Al Qassam Brigades.
Agents took control of domains and servers linked to AlQassam.ps.
The FBI obtained information on thousands of people who contacted Hamas about donating.

The FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of online infrastructure allegedly used by Hamas to collect donations, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

According to the Justice Department, the funds were intended for Hamas’ military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, the DOJ said. Investigators traced and confiscated the crypto under three warrants dated March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025.