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title: Man from Velsen arrested on suspicion of terrorism financing
description: A 57-year-old man from Velsen (The Netherlands) has been arrested on suspicion of terrorist financing, illegal banking and violating the sanctions act.
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# [Man from Velsen arrested on suspicion of terrorism financing](https://www.reglab.com/en/news-overview/man-from-velsen-arrested)

 Written by [Emanuela](https://www.reglab.com/en/news-overview/author/emanuela) | Feb 20, 2025 12:24:09 PM

12/02/2025

In Velsen (the Netherlands), the police have arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of financing terrorism. The arrest follows extensive investigations conducted by various authorities. The man is suspected of operating banking services without a license, financing terrorism, and violating the Sanctions Act. He allegedly received cash in the Netherlands and arranged for it to be disbursed in several countries in the Middle East. 

Further details regarding the suspect’s identity and the specific nature of the allegations have not yet been disclosed. The investigation is still ongoing. 

Read more about this case on [FIOD](https://www.fiod.nl/man-aangehouden-vanwege-terrorismefinanciering-en-hawala-bankieren/). 

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