San Diego man accused of using fake charity to raise money for Hamas

San Diego man accused of using fake charity to raise money for Hamas

A San Diego man accused of raising funds for Hamas through a fake charity is facing federal charges that include terrorism, wire fraud, and money laundering, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, was arrested in San Diego Tuesday for allegedly raising around $600,000 for Hamas and for his own personal use through online fundraising campaigns, which purported to provide humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, the DOJ alleges. Prosecutors say he sent around...

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