Overview
- The operation, coordinated by national anti‑mafia and anti‑terror prosecutors, was carried out by Genoa’s Digos and the Guardia di Finanza under a GIP order for pretrial custody.
- Judicial measures include asset restraints exceeding €8 million alongside custody for all nine suspects, with the investigation ongoing.
- Prosecutors allege €7,288,248.15 was diverted via three entities—A.B.S.P.P., A.B.S.P.P. O.D.V., and Associazione Benefica La Cupola d’Oro—after collections intensified following 7 October 2023.
- Among those arrested is Mohammad Hannoun, described as part of Hamas’s foreign apparatus and head of an Italian cell, who is accused of directing more than 71% of raised funds to Hamas or linked groups.
- Authorities say transfers were triangulated through associations abroad to organizations in Gaza, the Palestinian Territories or Israel, including direct payments to Hamas figure Osama Alisawi, with evidence supported by Dutch cooperation and documents from Israel.