A 16-year-old teenager from East London is accused of attempting to raise cryptocurrency for Al-Qaeda. Prosecutors claim that he offered his skills in digital currency and cybersecurity to assist the terrorist organization.
The defendant has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial will continue at Old Bailey on November 2. 🏛️
According to Chainalysis, terrorist financing accounts for only a small fraction of crypto crimes, but such cases create significant challenges for regulators and law enforcement.
