WASHINGTON: US prosecutors have charged a New York woman with using Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies to send funds to Daesh group.
Zoobia Shahnaz, 27, was arrested at her Long Island home on Thursday for sending over $150,000 through shell accounts in to benefit Daesh extremists.
Much of the money came from bank loans and credit cards, the Justice Department said. With that, she bought $62,000 worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which can offer owners anonymity in transfers and payments.
After making the transfers, Shahnaz tried to travel to Syria, prosecutors alleged.
Shahnaz was charged with five counts of bank fraud and money laundering, but not for supporting a designated terrorist organization, the usual charge for people helping or planning to help Daesh.
Moscow, Washington boost military expenditure to reach $109 and $916 billion, respectively
Welsh journalist, presenter leaves BBC after 40 years of service
African-American commentator is not liked by many people but adored by others
Indian Prime Minister accused for hateful comments against Muslims
US President is observing Earth Day with special announcement
US President launches "climate corps" for green jobs
