DIFFERENT ANGLE by Kenneth Rijock
The Government of Israel, in commenting upon the arrest this week of 33 Palestinian politicians and officials affiliated with the global terrorist organisation HAMAS, stated that these individuals were detained due to their involvement in terrorist financing and money laundering. This is a clear sign that even minor HAMAS officials represent an unacceptable level of risk as bank clients, as the terrorist financing designation carries with it reputation damage, and potential exposure to severe US regulatory action, something that you do not want under any circumstances.
You do not want to be targeted as an institution of primary money laundering concern.This is not a political statement, but a recognition of the reality on the ground in the global war against terrorism. To bank even minor players from designated terrorist organisations is an invitation to disaster.
Remember also, as bulk cash smuggling operations continues to be the principal means of funding HAMAS activities in the Palestinian Territories, that even low-level HAMAS members can be involved in moving what has been designated as terrorist funding. Bank them at your peril.
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