- The QR code led to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Damascus (Agencies): In a shocking discovery, pallets of cash marked with a QR code were found in government buildings in Damascus, Syria. The QR code led to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, raising numerous questions about the source and purpose of the funds.
The discovery has sparked speculation and concern about the financial networks supporting the Syrian regime and its allies.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has previously sanctioned several Syrian financial facilitators for secretly helping the Syrian government maintain access to the international financial system in violation of international sanctions.
Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the cash and the implications of this find. The incident has drawn attention to the complex financial mechanisms that may be at play in the region, and the potential involvement of international entities.