Arnaout, head of Benevolence International Foundation, was charged with one count each of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to launder money, money laundering and wire fraud. He also was charged with two counts of mail fraud.
According to the indictment, Benevolence International and Arnaout engaged in a pattern of racketeering. The objective was to support Islamic warriors around the world by raising funds.
The organizations involved were al-Qaida and Hezb e Islami, a militant group run by an Afghan warlord.