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Spain court probed alleged Hamas crypto financing tied to hair salon near Barcelona

Spain's high court has launched an investigation into a 38-year-old Chinese national accused of transferring around €600,000 in cryptocurrency to digital addresses allegedly linked to an entity associated with Hamas. The suspect, who runs a hair salon near Barcelona, was detained and later released with restrictions, including surrendering his passport and regular court check-ins. Authorities seized cash, jewelry, cigars, and electronic devices from his home and business, freezing assets valued at over €370,000. While the salon remains open, investigators have not publicly identified signs of ideological radicalization and are exploring whether financial motives or a broader criminal network were involved. The case has drawn significant attention in Spanish media and highlights ongoing concerns about the use of cryptocurrency in terror financing.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-885141
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