India, July 8 -- The Financial Action Task Force has flagged the use of e-commerce platforms and online payment services to fund terror activities. In its latest statement, the global terror financing watchdog flagged the abuses of these services while citing the February 2019 Pulwama terror attack and 2022 Gorakhnath Temple incident.

"Delegations reported on this trend by referring to the use of state sponsorship for TF (terror financing) either as fundraising technique or as part of the financial management strategy of the certain organisations engaging in terrorist acts. Several forms of support have been reported, including direct financial support, logistical and material support, or the provision of training," said the official sta...