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Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for funding Hamas via crypto

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:03 PM
Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for funding Hamas via crypto
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Spanish police arrested a 38-year-old Chinese hair salon owner near Barcelona for allegedly financing Hamas through cryptocurrency transfers. The suspect is accused of sending approximately €600,000 (US$715,000) in at least 31 crypto transactions to virtual wallets suspected of being linked to an entity used by the Islamist group. The investigation aims to determine the suspect's motives and whether he knowingly interacted with Hamas. During searches of the suspect's properties, police seized cryptoassets, cash, cigars, jewellery, computers, and phones. Authorities also froze several bank accounts, with the total value of seized and blocked assets exceeding €370,000.

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Chinese 50% Barcelona 50% October 7, 2023 50% European Union 60% Israel 60% Gaza Strip 70% Spain 70% Hamas ×490%

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hamas 100% cryptocurrency 90% financing terrorism 80% money laundering 70% spain 60% hair salon 50% arrest 50% crypto transactions 40%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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Spain

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