Zurich weeklies NZZ a.m. Sonntag and SonntagsBlick say the allegations were the basis for a series of police raids Tuesday against Tamil individuals and companies across Switzerland in which 10 people were arrested. Prosecutors say eight are still being detained.

SonntagsBlick quoted the lawyer for one alleged victim Sunday saying his client was forced to take out a large loan and give the money to the rebel group’s office in Switzerland.

Unlike in other European countries and the United States, the Tigers were never banned in Switzerland. They lost a 25-year war against the government in 2009.