Terrorist Financing Risks: A Threat beyond Borders

On 6th July 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a report, highlighting serious and evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in countries’ abilities to fully understand terrorism financing (TF) trends and thus respond effectively.

  • The report, Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks, reveals terrorists’ persistent ability to exploit the international financial system to support their activities and carry out attacks.

Key Highlights on Digital Terror Financing

Digital Terror Financing Tools

  • Use of e-commerce platforms, cryptocurrencies, VPNs, and third-party payment gateways to anonymously fund and execute terror operations.
  • Example: The Pulwama bomber procured aluminium powder via Amazon; ....
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