Key Takeaways On Oct. 2, 2026, Paris police indicted 5 individuals for funneling $2M in crypto to Hamas’ al-Zaq. FATF warned that crypto misuse by charities like Baraka risks stricter rules on global Paypal transfers. French and U.S. courts will advance joint proceedings to prosecute suspects and trace digital assets. French Arrests and U.S. Sanctions A joint investigation by French and U.S. law enforcement has uncovered a network of non-profit associations accused of leveraging humanitarian appeals to divert cryptocurrency donations to Hamas’ military wing. French authorities placed five individuals under formal investigation in Paris for organized terrorist financing, money laundering, …


