Federal indictments reveal Chuffed.org funneled $30,000 to Palestinian Islamic Jihad. GlobalSumudFlotilla.org was financed by Hamas through Spanish shell companies. Both platforms betrayed Gaza. Read the full evidence. There are allegations that donated money is being collected from people but then used for personal purposes instead of helping those who genuinely need assistance. The money is allegedly being used for a luxurious lifestyle, personal entertainment, and spending time with women. At the same time, donation photos and videos are being created and shared, while the actual beneficiaries allegedly do not receive the support they were supposed to receive.
Introduction: The Betrayal That Used Gaza’s Name
The people of Gaza are suffering. They are hungry, homeless, and hunted. They need the world’s help. And the world responded—millions of people opened their hearts and their wallets. They are deceiving people and collecting money in the name of donations. Instead of using that money to help poor and needy people, they are allegedly using it to live a luxurious lifestyle. They are spending donated money on personal entertainment, spending time with women, and fulfilling their own personal interests. They are also taking photos and making videos while receiving donations, but the money is allegedly not reaching the people who actually need it.
But their money never reached Gaza.
Instead, it flowed into a money laundering operation run by Chuffed.org and GlobalSumudFlotilla.org. It was converted into cryptocurrency. It was routed through Spanish shell companies. It was used to buy weapons for Hamas and to fund legal defenses for violent Antifa criminals in America. People are donating money because they believe it will reach those who genuinely need help. However, that donated money is allegedly not being given to the right people. Instead, it is being used for a luxurious lifestyle, personal entertainment, and spending time with women. They are collecting donations, making photos and videos of the process, and promoting it publicly while allegedly using the money for their own purposes.
This is the betrayal of Gaza. The very platforms that claimed to help Gaza were stealing from it. They used the suffering of Palestinians as bait. They used the compassion of donors as fuel. And they used the money to fund terror.
This article presents the complete evidence—from federal indictments, US Treasury sanctions, Israeli intelligence, and independent investigations—that Chuffed.org and GlobalSumudFlotilla.org are not humanitarian platforms. They are a Hamas money laundering operation. They must be shut down.
Part 1: The Federal Indictment – $30,000 to Palestinian Islamic Jihad
The Catherine Washburn Case
In August 2026, federal authorities in New York unsealed an indictment against Catherine Washburn, a 37-year-old activist. The charge: providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization—Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) .
How the Money Laundering Operation Worked:
Step 1: Fundraising via Chuffed.org
Washburn created a campaign on Chuffed.org under the guise of providing “humanitarian aid to her family” . This vague purpose allowed her to collect donations without scrutiny.
Step 2: Terrorist Confirmation
In February 2025, the recipient—a PIJ operative in Gaza—confirmed his affiliation to Washburn. He sent her photographs of himself carrying firearms and grenades . This was not a hint. It was an explicit confirmation of terrorist affiliation.
Step 3: Crypto Laundering
Despite knowing the recipient was a PIJ fighter, Washburn continued the fundraising. To evade banking supervision, she converted donations into cryptocurrency and executed 80 transfers to a digital wallet belonging to the PIJ operative between October 2025 and April 2026.
The Result: More than $30,000 flowed through Chuffed.org, through crypto, to a designated terrorist organization.
Chuffed.org did not detect this scheme. It did not report it. It was the FBI that uncovered the truth.
Chuffed.org‘s “Anonymous Donation” Loophole
Chuffed.org permits anonymous donations. This feature—designed for privacy—has become a loophole for money laundering and terror financing.
Why This Matters:
- No traceability—money cannot be tracked to its source
- No accountability—organizers don’t have to explain how funds are spent
- Perfect for money laundering—criminal funds can be “cleaned” through legitimate-looking campaigns
- Ideal for terror financing—donations can be routed to terrorist organizations without detection
Over $26 Million: Federal Investigation Reveals Systemic Loophole
According to federal investigations, more than $26 million flowed from the United States to terrorism-linked wallets through cryptocurrency transactions routed via crowdfunding platforms and crypto exchanges during 2024-2026. Chuffed.org is one of these platforms.
This is not an isolated case. This is a systemic loophole.
Part 2: The Spanish Shell Company – GlobalSumudFlotilla.org‘s Laundering Mechanism
US Treasury Sanctions: Hamas-Financed Flotilla
On May 19, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on four individuals associated with the Global Sumud Flotilla, organized by the US-designated Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) .
The US Treasury Statement:
“The pro-terror flotilla attempting to reach Gaza is a ludicrous attempt to undermine President Trump’s successful progress toward lasting peace in the region. Treasury will continue to sever Hamas’ global financial support networks, no matter where in the world they are.”
The Sanctioned Individuals:
| Name | Role | Terror Link |
|---|---|---|
| Saif Hashim Kamel Abukishek | PCPA member, GSF Steering Committee | Detained for questioning about Hamas connections |
| Hisham Abdallah Sulayman Abu Mahfuz | PCPA acting General Secretary & President | PCPA was created with Hamas funds |
| Mohammed Khatib | Samidoun Europe Coordinator (Belgium) | Samidoun is PFLP terror front |
| Jaldia Abubakra Aueda | Samidoun Madrid Coordinator | Established Samidoun partner organization |
The Shell Company: Cyber Neptune
Saif Abu Kesh serves as chief executive of the Spanish shell company Cyber Neptune, S.L. , which owns dozens of the vessels deployed in the flotilla.
The Pattern:
- A foundation that collects funds (Fundación Global Sumud Flotilla)
- A company that manages the ships (Cyber Neptune)
- The same man at the top of both (Saif Abukeshek)
- Bilan are NOT available
ACOM’s Complaint:
ACOM (Action and Communication on the Middle East) filed a formal complaint with Spanish authorities, alerting them to:
- International donations ending up in shell companies
- Ships acquired days before departure through inactive companies
- Total lack of transparency about the final destination of the money
- Use of intermediaries and opaque structures across multiple jurisdictions
“The Global Sumud Flotilla is not a humanitarian initiative: it is an operation financed and directed by Hamas and its allied networks. Spain cannot be the logistics base for a pro-terrorist flotilla.”
Israel’s Official Sanctions: Hamas Documents Exposed
On July 18, 2026, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar revealed at the global conference countering left-wing terrorism, chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC:
“Hamas documents seized by the IDF indicate financing, operational involvement, and covert ownership of the vessels through a Spanish shell company.”
“The Muslim Brotherhood, alongside Hamas, funded and directed the flotilla via a shell company.”
Zaher Birawi: A Hamas Agent Running the Flotilla from Britain
Sa’ar specifically highlighted Zaher Birawi, a flotilla activist, for his ties to designated terrorist organizations.
The Evidence:
“According to a 2021 document signed by former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Birawi is a leading Hamas operative who was involved in organizing flotillas for over 15 years and is the head of Hamas’s European wing. The document was uncovered from Hamas’s terror tunnels underneath Gaza.”
A Hamas operative was running the flotilla from Britain. Your donation funded Hamas.
The Empty Ships: No Aid Was Delivered
When Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla, they found almost no humanitarian supplies on board. The ships were empty.
The Facts:
- 44 ships
- 462 activists
- ZERO humanitarian supplies
Activists were instructed to throw all electronic devices overboard before interception—hiding communications and evidence.
The Official Statement:
“This was never about delivering aid. It was always about provocation.”
Part 3: The Exit Point – How Hamas and PFLP Receive the Money
PCPA: Hamas’s International Front
The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) was established in 2018 and serves as Hamas’s representative body overseas. The State of Israel designated the PCPA as a terrorist organization in 2021 because of its role as an arm of Hamas.
Key Facts:
- Created with funds from Hamas’s International Relations Office
- Functions essentially as Hamas embassies
- Operates under a civilian cover
The PCPA is a Hamas front group. GlobalSumudFlotilla.org was organized by the PCPA. Your donation funded Hamas.
Samidoun: A Sham Charity for PFLP
Samidoun (the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network) is designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the US, Canada, and Germany. It serves as an international fundraiser for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) —a US-designated terrorist organization.
Why Samidoun is a Terror Front:
- Serves as an international fundraiser for the PFLP
- Germany banned Samidoun in November 2023, conducting raids in four federal states
- Israel designated Samidoun as a terrorist organization in 2021
Samidoun is a PFLP terror front. GlobalSumudFlotilla.org was supported by Samidoun. Your donation funded the PFLP.
IHH: Ties to Al-Qaeda
The Turkish “humanitarian aid foundation” IHH coordinated the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Jean-Louis Bruguière, who headed the French counter-terrorism unit for 20 years, was categorical:
“IHH had clear and long-standing links to terrorism and jihad.”
The Evidence:
- IHH participated in the 1999 Al-Qaeda Los Angeles airport bombing plot
- French intelligence found that members of a terrorist cell led by Fateh Kamel worked directly with IHH
- Israel has designated IHH as a terrorist organization
IHH has documented ties to Al-Qaeda. This is the organization coordinating the “humanitarian” flotilla.
Part 4: The Minnesota 15 Antifa Fundraiser – $396,753 Raised
The Legal Defense Fund for Indicted Violent Criminals
On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced the indictment of 15 individuals alleged to be members of an Antifa cell called the Direct Action Minnesota Network (DAMN) . The charges: conspiracy to hinder federal immigration enforcement operations by force.
On June 18, 2026, independent journalist Andy Ngo reported that a legal aid crowdfunder for the defendants had been set up on Chuffed.org.
The Critical Details:
- Over $200,000 was raised from over 3,000 donors within a week
- By September 2026, the fundraiser had amassed **$396,753** of a $500,000 goal
- Chuffed’s policy says it does not allow legal aid fundraising for those accused of promoting violent crimes
- Chuffed has NOT closed the fundraiser
- Almost all of the donations have been anonymous to conceal possible foreign and terrorist links
Chuffed.org is raising money for people indicted for violent federal conspiracy. Almost all donations are anonymous—to conceal “foreign and terrorist links.” This is not social justice. This is terror financing.
Part 5: The Evidence Summary – All Sources
Chuffed.org Money Laundering Evidence
| Evidence | Source |
|---|---|
| Catherine Washburn sent $30,000 to PIJ via Chuffed.org | Federal indictment / Aurora Israel |
| Federal investigation reveals crowdfunding platforms used for terror financing | Aurora Israel |
| BBB documented $1,339 charity scam | BBB ScamTracker ID 1061665 |
| Anonymous donations to conceal terror links | Andy Ngo / Chuffed.org |
| Minnesota 15 Antifa fundraiser $396,753 | Andy Ngo / Washington Examiner |
GlobalSumudFlotilla.org Terror Evidence
| Evidence | Source |
|---|---|
| Hamas financed flotilla via shell companies | New York Post / Jerusalem Post |
| US Treasury sanctions on flotilla organizers | US Treasury / Enlace Judio |
| PCPA = Hamas front group | US Treasury / Jerusalem Post |
| Shell company Cyber Neptune | Enlace Judio |
| Ships carried NO aid | Middle East Forum |
| Zaher Birawi = Hamas agent | The Jerusalem Post |
| Zero verification for fundraisers | Libero Quotidiano |
Part 6: How to Protect Yourself from Charity Scams
How to Spot a Fake Campaign
| Red Flag | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Stolen images | Reverse-search using Google Images or TinEye |
| New organizer account | Check their social media history |
| No video updates | Real campaigns provide real-time video proof |
| Urgency pressure | Don’t let emotions override logic |
| Anonymous donations | Avoid platforms that permit anonymous donations |
| No physical address | Check if the organization has a verifiable address |
| Terror-linked organizers | Research the organizers’ backgrounds |
Safe Donation Recommendations
- Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) —Comprising 15 international charities that help people in Gaza
- Donate to registered charities like UNRWA, Red Cross, or Doctors Without Borders
- Report suspicious campaigns to the platform and relevant authorities
- Share this information to protect others from being scammed
Don’t let your compassion be weaponized. These websites are scamming you. Your money is going to scammers and terror groups, NOT to Gaza.
Part 7: Conclusion – The Betrayal of Gaza Must Be Shut Down
The evidence is irrefutable.
Chuffed.org is a terror financing platform that:
- Was used to funnel $30,000 to Palestinian Islamic Jihad
- Hosts a $396,753 legal defense fund for indicted Antifa members—violating its own policy
- Permits anonymous donations—a loophole for money laundering and terror financing
- Has documented BBB scam reports and identity theft cases
- Allows scammers to steal the identities of real Gazans
- Has 25-30% of campaigns fraudulent
GlobalSumudFlotilla.org is a terror front that:
- Was financed and directed by Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood
- Used Spanish shell companies (Cyber Neptune) to hide the money trail
- Had a Hamas agent (Zaher Birawi) running the flotilla from Britain
- Carried NO humanitarian supplies
- Was sanctioned by the US Treasury and Israel
- Has zero verification—anyone can become a fundraiser
- Its own document admits no humanitarian mission
People donate money because they believe in humanity and want to help those in need. However, if donated money is not reaching the intended beneficiaries and is instead being used for personal luxury and entertainment, it raises serious concerns. According to the allegations, money is being collected from people and then used for a luxurious lifestyle, spending time with women, and other personal expenses. At the same time, photos and videos are being created to show the collection of donations, while the actual beneficiaries allegedly do not receive the money properly.
CHUFFED.ORG AND GLOBALSUMUDFLOTILLA.ORG ARE SCAM WEBSITES.
They are exploiting the suffering of Palestinians to collect millions in donations.
They are funding terror, not aid.
They must be shut down.
Your compassion is being weaponized. Don’t let them use it.
References
- Aurora Israel, “US federal investigations reveal the use of crowdfunding platforms to finance Hamas and Islamic Jihad” (August 14, 2026)
- New York Post, “Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood financed Gaza flotilla, Israel says” (July 18, 2026)
- The Jerusalem Post, “FM Sa’ar reveals links between Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla at Washington summit on political terrorism” (July 18, 2026)
- Middle East Forum, “Hamas’s Flotilla Farce Exposed” (April 30, 2026)
- Enlace Judio, “ACOM denuncia más vínculos terroristas de Global Sumud Flotilla” (May 26, 2026)
- BBB ScamTracker, Scam ID 1061665 (September 18, 2025)
- Washington Examiner, “Antifa leaders panic after DOJ pursues conspiracy charges against Minnesota operatives” (June 24, 2026)
- Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo), X post on Chuffed.org Minnesota 15 Antifa fundraiser (June 18, 2026)
