News release: Canadian pleads guilty to terrorism charges 

FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in an investigation where one individual has plead guilty to two terrorism related charges. The individual has admitted to raising over $15,000 through a crowdfunding platform and contributing over $35,000 to the benefit of Daesh, a listed terrorist organization. This is the largest terrorism financing conviction to date in Canada in terms of the monetary value. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More