CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler cited on terrorism financing in Germany.

From the perspective of terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler of the research organization "Counter Extremism Project," this makes the work of investigators in Germany extremely complicated: "You practically have to prove that this euro was intended for a Kalashnikov, explosives, or the preparation of an attack. That's a level of stupidity that few terrorist financiers achieve."

"You effectively have to prove that a specific euro was intended to go towards the purchase of a Kalashnikov or explosives or the preparation of a specific attack," explains Hans-Jakob Schindler of the New York, London and Berlin-based Counter Extremism Project (CEP). "And [giving away such evidence] would be a level of stupidity which few terror financers ever reach."

"You practically have to prove that every euro was intended for a Kalashnikov, explosives, or the preparation of an attack. In this respect, you make it extremely complicated for investigators here in Germany—in terms of the possibility of conviction." Hans-Jakob Schindler, terrorism expert at the research organization Counter Extremism Project.

Even small donations from supporters abroad are very important for large terrorist organizations, emphasizes Hans-Jakob Schindler, an expert on terrorist financing. All terrorist organizations he knows of engage in crowdfunding, adds Schindler, who is a member of the non-profit organization Counter Extremism Project, which combats extremist groups by exerting pressure on financial support networks.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed on terrorism financing and Hamas financing in Germany.

"In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director of the Counter Extremism Project about the current violent threats posed by Islamic radicals, and right-wing and left-wing extremist groups.

Drawing on his expertise as senior director of the Counter Extremism Project and years of diplomatic service, Hans names the extremist organizations that currently threaten to unleash global violence"