Million collectors for IS: Process against Chechens in Vienna begins!
Million collectors for IS: Process against Chechens in Vienna begins!
Wien-Floridsdorf, Österreich - At the Vienna Regional Court, a explosive trial against Yusup M., a 33-year-old Chechens, started today. The indictment levies serious allegations: The alleged member of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) is said to have collected several million euros for fighters and supporters of the group in Syria and Iraq since 2018. The estimate that a total of up to $ 73.5 million, around 62.77 million euros, have been raised via a professionally guided donation channel, is particularly alarming, so
In the course of the investigation, it emerged that Yusup M. was behind "highly professional online appearances". Initially, donations were transported in cash via Turkey to Syria or Iraq, later the handling was carried out via cryptocurrencies and crypto wallets. Manipulative images were used, including photos of children without mothers to emotionally move affected donors. Despite the overwhelming evidence, Yusup M. vehemently denies the allegations. He claims that he has no connection to IS and never organized the corresponding fundraisers.
But what makes things even more explosive? According to the Federal Agency for Financial Service Supervision (BAFIN) is the focus on the prevention of terrorism financing, and there are strict measures to take such To prevent activities. Various credit and payment institutions have to deal intensively with their specific risks. Bafin already surveyed over 40 institutes to evaluate their security measures and to check whether the mandatory steps are taken to prevent the abuse of financial channels. In view of the severity of the allegations, the process takes place under increased safety precautions. In the event of such a matter that focuses on terrorism, nothing is left to chance. Yusup M. is accused of direct networking with core members of IS, which worries the public in Vienna and beyond. The Chechen Community in Austria is apparently critical of the accused because he was with the police in his homeland and cannot enjoy confidence in how he admitted himself. How the situation will develop remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that the process and the associated revelations will be a far -reaching discussion about the financing of terrorism and security within Europe. A topic that affects us all. Professionalization of terrorism financing
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