Counter-IED Report: Misuse of online service for the financing of terrorism

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CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler writes: "terrorist financers have adapted their methods, exploiting continuing vulnerabilities as well as taking advantage of new technologies to raise, transfer and store funds. The emergence of social media and crowdfunding platforms led to their misuse also for the purpose of terrorism financing."

Date
May 27, 2021
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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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