Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Financial-transfer conviction and corporate probation
A jury found InfoCom and several Elashi brothers responsible for conspiracy involving a financial investment associated with Abu Marzook’s wife. The corporation was later sentenced to two years’ probation.
2004
Export and sanctions convictions
The corporation and its five founders were convicted in proceedings involving conspiracy to violate U.S. export regulations and Libyan sanctions controls. Several founders also received money-laundering convictions.
2001
Federal raid and alleged terrorist-financing connections
InfoCom’s offices were searched after federal investigators examined alleged connections among the company, its executives, associated organizations, and Hamas-related fundraising. The action resulted in the seizure of records and computer data, an export restriction, and a bank-account freeze.