The US Department of Justice has charged Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, with allegedly providing material support to Hamas.

Sabassi, a San Diego resident, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges including terrorism-related offenses, sanctions violations, wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements, according to prosecutors.

Authorities allege that Sabassi used online fundraising platforms to collect money for Hamas through a charity organization identified as The Arab Charity Foundation, Inc.

Prosecutors say that between December 2023 and early 2024, Sabassi raised approximately $600,000. They allege that about $116,000 was transferred to a Hamas member, while another $382,000 was being converted into cryptocurrency with the intention of sending it to the terrorist group.

Hamas is designated by the US as a terrorist organization, and providing material support to the group is prohibited under American law.