Lafarge Cement Company Found Guilty in Syria Terrorism Financing Case

French Court Finds Cement Company Guilty in Syria Terrorism Financing Case

A French court has delivered a guilty verdict against Lafarge, a cement company, in connection with allegations of financing armed groups during the Syrian conflict. The prosecution alleges that Lafarge paid significant sums to two organizations: ISIL and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front.

According to court documents, these payments were made between 2013 and 2014. The exact amount paid is not specified.

Lafarge’s factory in Syria was reportedly kept operational through these financial transactions. It is unclear what specific services or goods were provided by Lafarge in exchange for the payments.

The verdict marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Lafarge’s alleged involvement in financing terrorism-related activities during the Syrian war. The court’s decision will likely have implications for Lafarge and its parent company, Holcim.

Further details regarding the trial and the specific charges against Lafarge are not available at this time.

Source: Al Jazeera