How Terrorist Organizations Finance Operations Through Informal Channels: Systems, Networks, and Evolving Methods
This comprehensive research paper explores how terrorist organizations finance their operations by exploiting informal channels such as hawala networks, bulk cash smuggling, trade-based money laundering, and cryptocurrencies. The paper delves into specific systems, real-world examples, and captured terrorist networks, providing insights into the challenges faced by global law enforcement agencies in curbing these illicit financing methods.