Danger · High risk
Terrorism financing in an AML report
Addresses linked by authorities to funding of terrorist groups.
What it means
Addresses that authorities or analytics firms have linked to raising or moving money for terrorist organisations, often through public seizure orders or sanctions designations.
Why it is a risk for you as the recipient
Terrorism-financing exposure is treated as the most serious category by exchanges and banks. Expect an immediate freeze and a report to authorities.
Example situation
Illustrative scenario, not a real case. A donation address that was later named in a government seizure order sent funds to a wallet that now pays you.
What to do if it shows up in a report
- Do not touch the funds further.
- Contact your exchange and, where appropriate, a lawyer.
A high risk score is a reason to look closer, not proof of a crime. A low score does not guarantee that an exchange or issuer will not freeze funds.
FAQ
Where do these labels come from?
Mostly from official seizure orders and sanctions designations that publish addresses, plus analytics firms’ own investigations.