Introduction to Terrorism Financing

What is terrorism and terrorism financing?

Terrorism is a global problem. Terrorism is the unlawful use, or threatened use, of force or violence against individuals or property to intimidate or coerce governments or societies, often to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives.

Terrorism financing can be raised by legitimate sources such as fund-raising activities and business profits, as well as illegitimate sources such as the drug trade and fraud.

The fight against terrorism financing requires an understanding of the way terrorist organisations obtain their money and its use.