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French Company Pleads Guilty to Aiding ISIS

U.S. Dept. of Justice
Article Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice

Article Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice

Eastern District of New York US Attorney Breon Peace speaks during a press conference in New York City on October 18, 2022. / Photo by Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images
  • 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

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