Al-Khair Foundation under investigation for alleged Hamas links
The UK Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation following allegations of links to Hamas. The investigation aims to determine the extent of the charity's connection to the group and whether its trustees exercised proper due diligence regarding partners and fund usage.
Simultaneously, the Metropolitan Police's counter terrorism unit is investigating potential terrorism funding, having conducted raids on properties in Croydon. These actions follow the arrest of Mohammad Yousef Hasna by the National Crime Agency. Hasna, who is currently awaiting an extradition hearing, faces charges in the United States for conspiring to provide material support and financing to Hamas.
US prosecutors and the FBI allege that Hasna used his position at the foundation to channel funds and supplies to Hamas leaders. Legal filings from the US have referred to the Al-Khair Foundation as a "Sham Charity." The foundation, which reported an income of over £74 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2025, has denied the allegations. The charity stated it is cooperating fully with authorities and maintains that Hasna is not an employee of the organization.
Entities: Al-Khair Foundation · Al‑Khair Foundation · Charity Commission · FBI · Hamas · Mohammad Yousef Hasna · U.S. Department of Justice
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Metropolitan Police's counter terrorism unit has launched an investigation into potential terrorism funding. (The Metropolitan Police)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The foundation asserts that Mohammad Yousef Hasna is not an employee of the organization. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
- [● 3 SOURCES] US prosecutors have labeled the Al-Khair Foundation a 'Sham Charity' in legal filings. (US Prosecutors)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation regarding alleged links to Hamas. (The Charity Commission)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The foundation recorded an income of over £74 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2025. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Charity Commission has issued a legal order limiting the foundation's financial transactions without regulator consent. (The Charity Commission)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Al-Khair Foundation denies the allegations and states it is cooperating fully with investigations. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FBI alleges the Al-Khair Foundation was used as a front to send money and goods to Hamas leaders in Gaza. (The FBI)