Indiana University philanthropy group linked to training with sanctioned Hamas-linked charity

A Muslim philanthropy organization at Indiana University is accused of organizing fundraising training sessions with Hayat Yolu, a Turkish nonprofit designated as a ‘sham charity’ by U.S. officials. The Department of the Treasury last Thursday identified Hayat Yolu as part of a covert network that uses humanitarian aid to fund Hamas and its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

According to officials, the group also serves as a financial hub for the Muslim Brotherhood. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is committed to preventing Hamas from exploiting charitable organizations for terrorist activities. “Hamas continues to finance its military wing by exploiting sham charities to support terrorist operations,” Bessent said in a statement March 12.

The fundraising training sessions, primarily led by Indiana University Assistant Professor Dr. Shariq A. Siddiqui, aimed to teach attendees advanced techniques to support similar efforts in their home countries. Media reports indicate the organization held at least two multi-day events, one in Istanbul last July and another in Jakarta this January, drawing participants from several Southeast Asian nations.

The Southeast Asia event lasted three days and focused on systematic fundraising methods, leadership, and volunteer management, according to organizers. An attendee described the training as helping participants better organize their efforts and expand their networks globally. Indiana University officials did not immediately comment on the reports, which Fox News Digital reached out to verify.

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