French Cement Giant Lafarge Faces Terrorism Funding Trial Over Islamic State Payments in Syria

Nov 05, 2025 02:08 am CST

Cement conglomerate Lafarge stands trial in France for allegedly paying millions to the Islamic State group to maintain operations in war-torn Syria, following a guilty plea in the US that resulted in a $778 million fine. The case marks a significant precedent for corporate accountability in terrorism financing as defendants face charges of funding terrorist organizations and violating international sanctions.