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OFAC publishes lists of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific.
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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…
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…
U.S. Treasury hots Iran’s secret oil empire hard, sanctioning a Chinese refinery, its CEO, and 19 entities funneling millions to Tehran’s terror-linked government
Illicit oil sales, funneled through a shadow fleet of deceptive vessels, have been a key financial artery for Tehran, supporting its military and terrorist activities. The latest measures, enacted under Executive Orders 13902 and 13846, are part of an intensified pressure campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s revenue streams and curbing its nuclear ambitions.
US Treasury sanctions a Mexico-based leader of a transnational criminal organisation linked to the La Linea cartel, dismantling a multimillion-dollar migrant smuggling network
This move targets Jumilca Sandivel Hernandez Perez, a key figure in the Guatemala-based Lopez Human Smuggling Organisation, for smuggling thousands into the U.S. and working with the violent La Linea cartel. His operation is linked to the violent La Linea cartel, which amplifies the risks of his human trafficking activities by intertwining them with drug trafficking, extortion, and violent crimes along the border. This partnership elevates the threat…
OFAC sanctions Sweden’s Foxtrot network for drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and Iran-linked attack on the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm
The gang carried out a January 2024 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm on behalf of Iran, highlighting Tehran’s growing use of criminal proxies. The sanctions aim to disrupt the network’s operations and Iran’s destabilising influence in Europe…
US Treasury slams sanctions on Chinese hacker Zhou Shuai and his company for cyber espionage—blocking assets, indicting culprits, and putting a $2m bounty on their heads
Zhou Shuai and his company, Shanghai Heiying, sanctioned for cyber espionage targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Zhou, in collaboration with previously sanctioned hacker Yin Kecheng, sold stolen data and compromised networks, allegedly working in alignment with Chinese intelligence interests.
US Treasury hits top Houthi leaders with sanctions for arms deals, smuggling, and recruiting fighters for Russia
Sanctions target seven senior Houthi members and one Houthi-affiliated operative for smuggling military-grade weapons into Yemen, negotiating arms deals with Russia, and recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine.sanctioned seven senior Houthi members and one Houthi-affiliated operative for smuggling military-grade weapons into Yemen, negotiating arms deals with Russia, and recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine.
U.S. Treasury targets Iran-based Behrouz Parsarad for running Nemesis, a now-defunct criminal marketplace that fuelled global narcotics trade
Nemesis, with over 30,000 users, enabled the sale of fentanyl and illicit services while laundering millions in virtual currency. Despite law enforcement action, Parsarad has attempted to rebuild the platform, prompting further U.S. efforts to combat darknet-fueled narcotics proliferation.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian operator of Nemesis darknet marketplace, for facilitating $30m in global drug trafficking and ML
The platform was designed with built-in money laundering features, enabling narcotics traffickers and cybercriminals to trade illicit goods and services anonymously. This action underscores the importance of enhanced due diligence and monitoring by financial institutions to prevent the exploitation of financial systems by illicit actors…
US Treasury sanctions Rwandan minister and senior militant for fueling conflict in the DRC, destabilising eastern DR, and committing human rights abuses
These sanctions underscore U.S. efforts to disrupt Rwanda’s backing of the March 23 Movement (M23), which has exacerbated instability in eastern DRC. By targeting key figures and financial networks, the U.S. aims to pressure Rwanda and M23’s leadership while limiting their access to international markets…
OFAC, UK FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT jointly sanction Russia-based Zservers, a bulletproof hosting provider, for facilitating LockBit ransomware attacks and cybercrime
Under the sanctions, all assets of the blocked individuals and entities within US jurisdiction are frozen and must be reported to OFAC. US persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with the designated parties or their assets with violators potentially facing civil or criminal penalties. Financial institutions that conduct transactions with these entities could also face sanctions or enforcement actions. This move underscores the ongoing…