CFTCountering the Financing of Terrorism
Measures to prevent, detect and disrupt the funding of terrorism.
What does it mean?
English expansion: Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Measures to prevent, detect and disrupt the funding of terrorism.
How is this concept used?
CFT focuses on the purpose and destination of funding associated with terrorism. Money may come from lawful earnings or unlawful activity. Review therefore needs context about the recipient and intended use, rather than an assumption based only on where the money began.
Documented examples
Documented example
TFTC: coordinated Hezbollah sanctions
Treasury’s 30 June 2026 notice records joint TFTC sanctions on AQAH and Bayt al-Mal, linked to Hezbollah. Targeted financial sanctions are a CFT measure; this record describes sanctions, not a court conviction.
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Documented example
Mohammed Chhipa: U.S. CFT prosecution
DOJ’s 8 May 2025 notice reported Chhipa’s 364-month sentence after a jury conviction for material support to ISIS. The U.S. criminal case illustrates CFT through investigation, prosecution and sentencing.
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Connection to a wallet report
If a wallet finding reports a relevant association, examine its source, date and relationship. A possible match requires verification; a label alone does not establish intent.
A common misconception
Lawfully earned money can be misused. The source of funds alone does not settle the purpose of a payment.
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