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OFAC sanctions 9 Hizballah-aligned officials in Lebanon for obstructing peace efforts and undermining efforts to disarm the Iran-backed group by maintaining its influence across state institutions

by AdrianaAMLP | May 21, 2026

The measures target members of parliament, security officials, and militia-linked actors alleged to have coordinated with Hizballah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to preserve Hizballah’s armed presence and political influence in Lebanon. Treasury also...

US Treasury sanctions key Sinaloa Cartel networks for facilitating fentanyl trafficking and laundering drug proceeds through cryptocurrencies, front companies, and cross-border cash networks

by AdrianaAMLP | May 20, 2026

The measures target two interconnected networks accused of converting bulk U.S. drug cash into cryptocurrency for transfer to cartel leaders in Mexico, alongside laundering operations involving shell businesses, security firms, restaurants, and money brokers. Treasury...

OFAC’s “Economic Fury” sanctions 50+ Iran-linked entities and vessels, targeting shadow banking and oil networks to cut off illicit funding for weapons and sanctions evasion

by AdrianaAMLP | May 19, 2026

The measures focus particularly on Amin Exchange and its network of entities across the UAE, Türkiye, Hong Kong, and China accused of facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions for sanctioned Iranian banks, petrochemical companies, and oil exporters....

OFAC targets Hamas-linked operatives and allied networks accused of using humanitarian flotillas and global channels to facilitate financing and coordination of terrorist activity

by AdrianaAMLP | May 19, 2026

The measures target individuals associated with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad and related organisations that Treasury alleges coordinate international campaigns, fundraising, and support activity linked to Hamas. Treasury also highlights Hamas’...

Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

by AdrianaAMLP | May 18, 2026

The measures continue to target individuals and organisations associated with repression, human rights violations, and support for the former Syrian regime, including restrictions on financing, trade, and asset access. The Council also de-lists certain economic...
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