- The French cement company Lafarge SA has pleaded guilty in federal court in New York to paying millions of dollars to the Islamic State and the Nusra Front.
- Between August 2013 and October 2014, Lafarge funneled $6 million to the two terror organizations to ensure continuation of its cement plant operations in Syria.
- As part of its plea agreement struck with the U.S. Justice Department, Lafarge will pay $778 million in financial penalties. Read More