FATF’s latest report exposes how terrorists exploit social media, messaging apps and streaming platforms to raise and move funds, calling for stronger global action to counter digital TF threats

The report examines how terrorists misuse social media and messaging platforms for fraudulent humanitarian appeals, charitable crowdfunding, live-stream tipping, rotating wallet and QR-code virtual asset fundraising, coded language, ephemeral content and commercial fronts. It urges countries to strengthen risk assessments, public-private information sharing, inter-agency co-ordination, financial and digital intelligence links, targeted indicators…