AMMAN — The State Security Court (SSC) referred on Monday several cases linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group’s alleged fundraising network to the Amman public prosecutor, according to an informed official source.

 

The unnamed source, speaking to the Jordan news agency, Petra, said that the cases involve illegal fundraising activities conducted by the outlawed group, with 10 individuals currently in custody pending further investigation.

 

Two additional suspects are under scrutiny, one is located outside the Kingdom and has not yet appeared before SSC prosecutor, while the other has been released on bail, the source said.

 

Charges centre on the operation of an illicit financial network accused of collecting funds in violation of the law, adding that the proceeds were used to finance the activities of the banned group and its affiliates.

 

According to a report released by Petra in July, “the network collected over JD30 million, yet only JD413,000, roughly 1 per cent, was transferred to official relief agencies in the Kingdom.”

 

The remainder was allegedly funneled into political campaigns during 2024, covert operations, and other undisclosed activities, according to Petra.

 

Although officially dissolved by a Court of Cassation ruling in 2020, the group is accused of continuing to operate covertly by registering assets under the names of affiliates or concealing them through company shares.

 

Investigators say funds collected by the group were transferred to multiple destinations across the Arab region and internationally, often via clandestine channels.

 

In mid-April, authorities seized nearly JD4 million during a raid following the uncovering of a plot allegedly targeting national security. The funds were recovered from private residences and a warehouse in north of Amman.

 

Officials also claim the group exploited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to collect donations without government oversight or coordination with recognised aid organisations.

 

“The final destination of those funds remains unclear.”

 

Investigators described the network’s operations as highly secretive. Funds were reportedly hand-delivered, hidden in homes, converted to US dollars, and transferred abroad through an Amman-based currency exchange office, which is now under investigation. In some cases, members allegedly smuggled cash out of the Kingdom or personally carried it across borders.

 

Authorities at the time also said that they identified a residential neighbourhood in Amman that served as the group's main operational hub.

 

“Additional revenue streams reportedly included annual membership fees and profits from real estate investments in a regional country, generating an estimated JD1.9 million annually,” authorities said.

 

“These funds were allegedly directed towards supporting political campaigns, protests, student councils, union elections, and monthly stipends for political figures affiliated with the group.”