Did the Taliban Seize 239 Million in US Funds Intended for Afghanistan

Following the withdrawal, the Taliban swiftly regained authority over Afghanistan. They also set up more than 1,000 non-profit organizations, which purported to support humanitarian initiatives. However, the SIGAR report indicates that these organizations may have served as cover to obtain and divert further funding. The report highlights that the failure of the DRL and INL to adhere to partner vetting protocols left the door open for funds to be potentially misused by unidentified individuals or redirected to groups affiliated with the Taliban.