In the 2006 film 'Casino Royale', the villain who finances terrorists is Le Chiffre. Portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen, he is a private banker whose clients include terrorist organisations and commanders seeking to invest money through covert financial channels.
Le Chiffre attempts to profit from a terrorist attack on Skyfleet by short-selling the aerospace company's stock. When James Bond prevents the attack, Le Chiffre loses more than $100 million belonging to his clients. To recover the money before they retaliate, he organises a high-stakes Texas hold'em tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro.
Bond is sent to defeat him at the poker table, hoping that financial pressure will force Le Chiffre to seek protection from MI6 in exchange for intelligence. The villain's name means “the cipher” or “the number” in French, reflecting his deliberately opaque identity. Mr. White is a separate figure who ultimately kills Le Chiffre.