By John Smith • Published: 23 Jun 2017 • 16:47
A MAN reported to be of Moroccan heritage but with a Danish passport has been arrested in Melilla believed to be a financier for Daesh.
Using a number of companies in Denmark it is understood that he and associates have ‘laundered’ at least €8 million through 24 different businesses and used these funds to support terrorist groups including Daesh.
Working in association with the Danish intelligence office, the Moroccan police and Europol, the Guardia Civil alleges that this person has assisted 10 individuals including Danes, Germans and Spaniards to join up with the terrorist groups in different areas of conflict
Investigations into possible associates are still ongoing according to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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