a man was detained on suspicion of supporting terrorism.

A 50-year-old man has been taken into custody on charges of supporting terrorism.

He was seized in Wales by Met counterterrorism command officers, who later transported him to London.

According to the Met, his detention is associated with money laundering and potential financing of terrorism that are thought to be linked to diamond and art dealer Nazem Ahmad.

Mr. Ahmad is allegedly a source of finance for the outlawed terrorist organization Hezbollah.

The UK government designated Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group supported by Iran, as a terrorist organization in 2019.

Both the US and the UK governments already issued sanctions against Mr. Ahmed.

In order to “defend our economy” and ensure national security, he has been subject to a complete UK asset freeze, according to the Treasury.

The 50-year-old was detained by extradition officers from the National Terrorist Financing Investigation Unit (NTFIU) on suspicion of violating Sections 17 and 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.

In connection with the inquiry, they searched two business locations, both in east London.

The suspect is still being held at a police station in the capital, according to the Met.

Acting on a global arrest order, National Extradition Unit officers seized another individual in west London on Tuesday.

According to the Met, Sundar Nagarajan, of Hayes, is sought by US investigators for fraud and money laundering offenses.

He showed up in court at Westminster Magistrates’ to start the extradition process.

The arrests made today are the consequence of continued effort and collaboration with our American colleagues, according to Dt Ch Supt Gareth Rees of the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.

The NTFIU collaborates closely with organizations in the UK and other countries to identify and take action against those who facilitate and provide financial support to terrorist organizations.