The US Treasury Department also accused Rawi of being supported by the Syrian government and having close ties to Syrian intelligence agencies .
In late 2007 the US Treasury designated Rawi as providing financial and material support to al - Qaeda in Iraq .
The US Treasury     also accused Rawi of being supported by the Syrian government and having close ties to Syrian intelligence agencies .
In late 2007 the US Treasury designated Rawi as providing financial and material support to al - Qaeda in Iraq .