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OFAC sanctions International Bank of Yemen and its top executives for facilitating Iran-backed Houthi operations via the SWIFT network, enabling oil purchases and evading sanctions
As part of this designation, OFAC is also sanctioning key leaders or officials of IBY, Kamal Hussain Al Jebry, Ahmed Thabit Noman Al-Absi, and Abdulkader Ali Bazara. The designation of IBY complements the whole-of-government effort to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea…
US Treasury sanctions 4 siblings leading Mexico’s LNFM cartel for drug trafficking, ML, human smuggling and orchestrating cross-border drone attacks and terror
LNFM’s crimes also include the smuggling of illegal aliens into the United States and violence against its rivals and Mexican security forces, utilizing drones and bombs in addition to conventional firearms. Those sanctioned, all of whom are siblings, include the group’s notorious co-leaders: Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga…
EU launches Sanctions Helpdesk to assist SMEs with expert guidance and up-to-date resources to navigate global EU sanctions and ensure due diligence compliance
The helpdesk offers customised support to SMEs through personalised guidance on sanctions due diligence, access to compliance resources, one-on-one assistance, and online training events – helping small businesses navigate complex EU restrictions…
TFTC sanctions 15 al-Shabaab leaders in Somalia for fundraising and IED proliferation, strengthening US-Gulf states cooperation through targeted sanctions and intelligence sharing
Sanctions applied to 15 al-Shabaab leaders and facilitators for fundraising, coercive fee collection, and IED proliferation across Somalia. This coordinated action, led by the U.S. and Gulf partners, aims to disrupt al-Shabaab’s access to financial networks and weaken its operational capabilities…
OFAC targets Jugwinder Singh Brar, a UAE-based shipper, and his fleet for covertly transporting Iranian oil, concealing its origin to fund Iran’s military and bypass international sanctions
Over 30 vessels tied to Brar and his companies were designated as blocked property for operating in Iran’s petroleum sector and supporting the Iranian military. Concurrently, the State Department sanctioned four additional companies and two vessels for engaging in significant transactions involving Iranian oil…
US Treasury sanctions 6 Iranian entities and an individual, targeting key resources and financial networks to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weapons development and protect global security
Among those sanctioned are Atbin Ista Technical and Engineering Company (AIT), Pegah Aluminum Arak Company (Pegah), and Iranian national Majid Mosallat for facilitating components and financial support for centrifuge production. Sanctions additionally target companies linked to AEOI for their roles in advancing Iran’s nuclear capabilities…
OFAC sanctions 6 individuals and 7 entities for operating a ML network supporting the Sinaloa Cartel, a major drug trafficking and U.S designated terrorist organisation
The Sinaloa Cartel, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation by the U.S., is one of the world’s most violent drug trafficking groups and a major source of illicit fentanyl and other deadly drugs entering the United States. Exploiting multiple southern border entry points, the cartel relies on sophisticated money laundering networks to sustain its operations…
OFSI flags key sanctions evasion risks in new Legal Services Threat Report – from asset mismanagement to misuse of complex structures and TCSPs
Key issues include mismanagement of frozen assets, breaches of licence conditions, and flawed assessments of ownership and UK nexus. The report raises concern over underreporting of suspected sanctions breaches and highlights increasingly sophisticated evasion tactics—such as the use of cryptoassets and professional enablers. Legal professionals are urged to bolster due diligence procedures…
US Treasury launches FinCEN’s first IMPACT Exchange, uniting FIs and law enforcement to block Iran’s access to the global financial system and disrupt its oil and shadow banking networks
The FinCEN IMPACT Exchange focused on Iran’s use of shadow banking networks to bypass sanctions and access the global financial system, enabling covert foreign exchange activities and oil trade. The event emphasized the importance of financial institutions safeguarding against these illicit networks to comply with U.S. sanctions and prevent terrorism funding…
US Treasury targets a Houthi-Iran network involved in smuggling weapons, laundering money, and using cryptocurrency to finance terrorism in the Red Sea region
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a global Houthi financial network — linked to Iran’s IRGC-QF — for trafficking weapons, laundering money, and smuggling stolen Ukrainian grain to fund terrorism and attacks on Red Sea shipping. The action targets operatives and entities in Russia, Turkey, Hong Kong, and beyond, including eight crypto wallets used to finance the Houthis’ war efforts…
EU prepares its 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia, aiming to close loopholes, tighten enforcement, and expand dual-use restrictions by early summer
EU could face challenges in securing approval for the new sanctions package, particularly due to the potential for a veto from Hungary. Budapest may also hinder the extension of the EU’s current economic sanctions against Russia, which were extended for an additional six…
US Treasury intensifies sanctions on Iran, targeting shadow fleet operators and global networks, including entities in China and India involved in illicit oil trade
OFAC is also designating several entities in multiple jurisdictions, including the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India, for their ownership or operation of vessels that have delivered Iranian oil to the PRC, or lifted Iranian oil from storage in Dalian, PRC. The sanctions apply further pressure on the “shadow fleet” and other vessels upon which Iran…