Islamist Influencer Charged With Defrauding Donors of Nearly €500,000

The Düsseldorf Regional Court is reviewing charges against 'Abdelhamid,' accused of using donations for luxury items instead of aiding children in need.

• The 33-year-old influencer, known as 'Abdelhamid,' faces charges of organized and commercial fraud in 37 cases filed by the Düsseldorf public prosecutor's office.
• Authorities allege he misappropriated nearly €500,000 in donations intended for children in need, instead using the funds for luxury purchases.
• Seized assets include €20,000 in cash, Rolex watches, luxury handbags, a limousine, and frozen bank accounts.
• Investigators flagged his donation campaigns as vague and lacking transparency, with no clear allocation of funds or collaboration with aid organizations.
• The Düsseldorf Regional Court must now decide whether to admit the charges for trial; the accused has not commented on the allegations.

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