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El-Sayed Father Linked to Saddam Hussein Cash Charity
Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime.
In brief
Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime. Abdul El-Sayed’s father, Imam Dr. Mohammed El-Sayed, is a board member of Life for Relief and Development, a charity previously accused of sending money to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. Originally reported by New…
El-Sayed Father's Charity Ties
Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime.
Charity Accused of Saddam Funds
Life for Relief and Development was accused by the US government of funneling funds from America through Jordan into Hussein’s Iraq.
Settlement with US Government
The group reached a $780,000 settlement with the US government in 2014 after dropping its case against the charity.
Additional Ties to Terrorism
The charity has been accused of other ties to terrorism including Hamas’ Jordanian operation and al Qaeda.
Here's the gist
Abdul El-Sayed’s father, Imam Dr. Mohammed El-Sayed, is a board member of Life for Relief and Development, a charity previously accused of sending money to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.
