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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
How ISIS makes its millions
2014-10-08
Synopsis: The IS burns through about a million-plus dollars per day. It makes its money by:

1. Smuggling oil into Turkey, where gasoline runs about $7.50/gallon.

2. Donations from supporters in Arab countries like Kuwait, Qatar, etc.

3. Extortion and "taxes" of inhabitants of the areas it controls.

4. Other organized crime activities.

5. Economic control of cotton, wheat, oil, etc. in the areas it controls.

6. Money from looted banks .

Posted by:Pappy

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