Allegations of Saudi‑linked banks and trusts funneling tens of millions to al‑Qaeda and 9/11 via front charities and subsidiaries

Allegations of Saudi‑linked banks and trusts funneling tens of millions to al‑Qaeda and 9/11 via front charities and subsidiaries The passage details specific entities (Dallah al‑Baraka, Al Baraka Investment & Development Corp., Dar‑Al‑Maal Al Islami Trust) and alleged financial mechanisms (bank accounts, zakat/haram funds, sesame exports) used to support al‑Qaeda from the early 1980s through 9/11. It names individuals (Kamel, Mohamed Bahaiah) and provides dates and transaction types, offering concrete leads for forensic financial tracing. However, the claims are already part of public litigation filings and lack new documentary evidence, limiting novelty and immediate investigative payoff. Key insights: Dallah al‑Baraka allegedly directed tens of millions to NGOs linked to bin Laden starting in 1982.; Al Baraka Investment & Development Corp. (ABID) is accused of maintaining accounts for al‑Qaeda front charities (TRO, MWL, WAMY, BIF, Al‑Haramain).; ABID allegedly advertised account numbers to facilitate direct donor deposits to al‑Qaeda supporters.