Singaporean PR charged for allegedly financing terrorist acts in Gaza

Published July 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM UTC

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Key Points

23-year-old Myanmar national charged for financing terrorism in Gaza
Transferred US$72.28 and attempted additional US$1 to facilitate terrorist acts
Investigations initiated after extremist online postings were reported
Conviction carries up to S$500,000 fine and 10 years in prison

Background History

The individual became radicalized after consuming extremist content online, developing strong hatred towards Muslims and Jews. In August 2024, he transferred funds to an overseas-based user who claimed to be raising money for military equipment to facilitate a terrorist act in Gaza City. The case was referred to the Commercial Affairs Department, which found that the man transferred US$72.28 and attempted to transfer an additional US$1 to PayPal accounts designated by the user.

A 23-year-old Myanmar national and Singapore Permanent Resident is set to be charged in court on July 29, 2026, for providing funds intended for terrorist activities in Gaza City. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the Internal Security Department (ISD) initiated investigations after the individual's extremist online postings were brought to their attention. The man is accused of transferring US$72.28 and attempting to transfer an additional US$1 to PayPal accounts designated by an overseas-based user, whom he believed was soliciting donations to purchase military equipment for terrorist acts in Gaza City. The Ministry emphasized that providing money for terrorist purposes is a serious offense, regardless of the amount involved, and those convicted face a maximum fine of S$500,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both.