Event Brief
Lutz Man Indicted in Alleged Hamas Funding Scheme
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 03, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Summary: Federal prosecutors say Lutz resident Raed Yousef, 56, sent nearly $50,000 to an international fundraising network accused of diverting more than $2 million to Hamas military operations and infrastructure. A 19-count indictment alleges he conspired to provide material support and made attempted transfers; he was arrested in a multistate and international investigation.
WHO: Raed Yousef, 56, of Lutz; federal prosecutors
WHAT: Yousef was indicted on 19 counts related to alleged material support for Hamas and money laundering.
WHEN: Oct 03, 2026 at 9:38 AM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County
WHY: Prosecutors allege Yousef sent funds to a network that diverted charitable donations to Hamas military operations and infrastructure.
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