Mr. Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions-palooza, Part 1: the Designations

Counter Terrorism, Counter Narcotics, and Cyber-related Designations; Issuance of Cyber-related General License

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Global Illicit Drug Supply Chain Supporting the Sinaloa Cartel

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An and Scam Center Network Defrauding Americans

State Press Release: Reward Offer of Up to $4 Million for Information Leading to Arrest of Chinese Scam Center Money Launderer

State Press Release: Reward Offer of Up to $10 Million for Information Leading to Financial Disruption of Tai Chang Scam Centers in Burma

State Press Release: Imposing Sanctions on Online Scam Centers in Southeast Asia

State Press Release: Countering a Transnational Criminal Network Fueling America’s Illicit Fentanyl Crisis

State Press Release: Protecting American Children Online

State Press Release: Disrupting Procurement Networks Supporting Iran’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Ballistic Missile Programs and Mahan Air

Note: OFAC also issued Cyber-related General License 2, “Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving Anco Water Supply Co. Ltd. Related to the Treatment and Distribution of Drinking Water.”

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: CYBER4   Executive Order 13694; Executive Order 13757; Executive Order 14144; Executive Order 14306 — Cyber-Related Sanctions

AIK, Paung

  • AKA: EK, Pong
  • Address: Phum 13, Boeng Kak Pir, Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh 12152, Cambodia
  • DOB: 03 Oct 1970
  • POB: Burma
  • Nationality: Cambodia
  • Gender: Male
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Aik Paung is a Burmese-born individual who obtained Cambodian citizenship while investing in Cambodia’s scam industry. He is a former manager of Nan Tian International Hotel Co Ltd (a.k.a. Nan Hai) and, together with Sai Aung Linn, co-owns Xihu Resort Hotel Co Ltd and Heng Feng Group Co Ltd. Gambling companies operating within Xihu have been associated with money laundering linked to organized crime and human trafficking for cyber scams. Properties connected to these companies have reportedly also been the sites of unlawful detentions, beatings, and deaths.

KOK, An

  • Address: 19 Group 62 Street 217, Veal Vong Quarter, Makara District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • DOB: 07 Jul 1954
  • POB: Koh Kong, Cambodia
  • Nationality: Cambodia
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: N00307450 (Cambodia) expires 15 Sep 2025
  • National ID No.: 010283555 (Cambodia)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Kok An is a Cambodian senator and businessman who owns numerous companies and properties throughout Cambodia that house scam centers, through which his network has stolen millions of dollars from U.S. victims operating under the protection of his political connections. His flagship hospitality company, Crown Resorts, owns casinos, resorts, and other buildings in Poipet, Sihanoukville, Bavet, Pailin, and other Cambodian cities that have been converted into compounds from which criminal organizations conduct digital asset investment fraud and other scams. These fraudsters use the lure of friendship or romance to coax vulnerable Americans into transferring their savings in the form of digital assets to fake investment platforms, only to steal the funds outright. In some cases, individuals perpetrating the scams are themselves victims of human trafficking, forced to commit unlawful acts under threat of violence, including physical abuse; scam managers impose quotas and subject those who fail to meet them to physical violence. Kok An collects rental income from compound occupants and provides uniformed security guards through his conglomerate Anco Brothers Co Ltd, which also holds casino licenses for the properties. Nearly all major scam compounds in Cambodia are connected to casinos, which serve to launder scam proceeds. This designation was taken in coordination with the Scam Center Strike Force, an initiative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, DOJ Criminal Division, FBI, and U.S. Secret Service.

LUO, Hong

  • Address: 22, St. 1007, Phnom Penh Thmei, Sensok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • DOB: 13 Nov 1977
  • POB: China
  • Nationality: Cambodia
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: N01460820 (Cambodia) expires 26 Nov 2028
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Luo Hong founded Brilliancy Sihanoukville Investment and Development Co Ltd (a.k.a. Bolai), which not only coerces human trafficking victims to target Americans with digital asset investment fraud scams but also operates social media channels and gambling websites enabling criminals to launder money and move funds across borders. He obtained Cambodian citizenship after making large investments in the country, including through Huan Hai Bo Lai International Investment Co Ltd and SSDD Construction Material Co Ltd. USSS investigations identified U.S.-based co-conspirators who received transfers from American victims under false investment promises and then sent the money directly to bank accounts in Cambodia, including at least $1.3 million to accounts belonging to Luo Hong. Eight U.S.-based co-conspirators pleaded guilty to participating in this scheme, including Daren Li.

RITHY, Raksmei

  • AKA:
    • ORIYA, Ken
    • XIE, Liguang
  • Address: Phu, 13, Boeng Kak Pir, Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh 12152, Cambodia
  • DOB: 01 Mar 1983
  • Nationality: Cambodia
  • Gender: Male
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Rithy Raksmei is a close associate of Kok An who owns several companies managing scam compounds. He is the head of K99 Culture and Media Co Ltd (K99 Group), a casino operator with several properties in Cambodia where trafficking victims are forced to scam Americans and others through digital asset investment fraud. Scam operations at K99 Group facilities involve trafficked victims and perpetrators posing as potential romantic interests and convincing targets to send funds to fake digital asset trading platforms. Rithy has used his political connections to expand his business holdings, build more casinos, and avoid legal consequences. His network also supported the development of Xing Tian Di Co Ltd and Nan Tian International Hotel Co Ltd (Nan Hai) in Sihanoukville, both of which have been cited in trafficking victims’ reports as sites of romance scams, Ponzi schemes, attempted theft of digital asset wallets, and other online fraud, as well as unlawful detentions, beatings, and deaths.

SAI, Aung Linn

  • AKA: SAI, Aung Lin
  • Address: Phum 13, Boeng Kak Pir, Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh 12152, Cambodia
  • DOB: 19 Mar 1974
  • POB: Burma
  • Nationality: Cambodia
  • Gender: Male
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Sai Aung Linn is a Burmese-born individual who obtained Cambodian citizenship while investing in Cambodia’s scam industry. Like Aik Paung, he is a former manager of Nan Tian International Hotel Co Ltd (Nan Hai) and submitted the registration for Nan Hai’s casino license. Together with Aik Paung, he co-owns Xihu Resort Hotel Co Ltd and Heng Feng Group Co Ltd. He also controls Heng Feng Cambodia Bank plc, in which he serves as director, shareholder, former chairman, and member of the board risk and audit committees. The bank, whose main property is located at Heng Feng Group’s headquarters, directs customers to collect foreign exchange at Xihu’s casino counter.

OFAC Program: ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059   Executive Order 14059 — Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions

ACOSTA HERNANDEZ, Regulo

  • AKA:
    • ACOSTA HERNANDEZ, Regulo Gilberto
    • “Tobolio”
  • Address: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • DOB: 21 Jul 1988
  • POB: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Male
  • C.U.R.P.: AOHR880721HSLCRG06 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Regulo Acosta Hernandez is a Sinaloa, Mexico-based fentanyl and cocaine supplier who has utilized money launderers within the United States to receive drug payments. He is the husband of designated co-conspirator Karina Guadalupe Carrillo Torres, and together they own Desarrollos Cartok S.A. de C.V. and Comercializadora Grupo Carhern S.A. de C.V. Acosta reportedly has familial connections to the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. He was arrested in Mexico in March 2026 for drug-related offenses.

BARRIENTOS CAMAZ, Jaime Augusto

  • Address: Villa Canales, Guatemala
  • DOB: 07 Mar 1994
  • POB: Guatemala
  • Nationality: Guatemala
  • Gender: Male
  • NIT #: 87457121 (Guatemala)
  • License: 2415491320101 (Guatemala)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Jaime Augusto Barrientos Camaz is a Guatemala-based broker of fentanyl precursor chemicals who sources supply from various India-based companies, including Agrat Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals and SR Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. Utilizing his Guatemala City-based business J and C Import, Barrientos was the end recipient of N-Boc-4-Piperidone totaling 116 kilograms over a two-month period.

CARRILLO TORRES, Karina Guadalupe

  • AKA: “Dora”
  • Address: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • DOB: 28 Apr 1991
  • POB: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Female
  • C.U.R.P.: CATK910428MSLRRR08 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Karina Guadalupe Carrillo Torres is a Sinaloa, Mexico-based broker of fentanyl precursor chemicals who has been linked to multiple seizures of 1-Boc-4-Hydroxypiperidine totaling over 50 kg. She reportedly has familial connections to the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel and is the wife of fellow designee Regulo Acosta Hernandez. Together they own Desarrollos Cartok S.A. de C.V. and Comercializadora Grupo Carhern S.A. de C.V. She was arrested in Mexico in March 2026 for drug-related offenses.

MODI, Yuktakumari Ashishkumar

  • Address: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • DOB: 23 Apr 2000
  • POB: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Nationality: India
  • Gender: Female
  • Passport: T3861551 (India) expires 08 Jul 2029
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Yuktakumari Ashishkumar Modi is a salesperson who works alongside Satishkumar Hareshbhai Sutaria to facilitate sales and shipments of fentanyl precursor chemicals — including N-Boc-4-Piperidone — to Mexico and Guatemala, mislabeled as “safe chemicals.” She has used SR Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals and Agrat Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals to conduct these transactions. She was arrested in March 2025 by Indian authorities for this activity.

RAMIREZ TORRES, Jose de Jesus

  • Address: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
  • DOB: 30 Nov 1977
  • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Male
  • C.U.R.P.: RATJ771130HJCMRS09 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Jose de Jesus Ramirez Torres is a Jalisco, Mexico-based importer who uses his companies — including Corporativo y Enlace Ram S.A. de C.V., Enlace Forwarding Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., and Cargo Global 3PS S. de R.L. de C.V. — to import methamphetamine precursor chemicals to Mexico. His corporate network also includes the Florida-based entity E-Ram Group LLC.

RUGERIO ARRIAGA, Maria Viridiana

  • Address: Mexico
  • DOB: 17 Nov 1988
  • POB: Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Female
  • C.U.R.P.: RUAV881117MGTGRR03 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Maria Viridiana Rugerio Arriaga is a Mexico-based broker for chemical precursors who purchases chemicals from India and sells them to drug producers to synthesize into fentanyl and methamphetamine, including N-Boc-4-Piperidone. She owns the Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico-based company Quimica Soluciones y Logistica Integral Bajio, S.A. de C.V.

SUTARIA, Satishkumar Hareshbhai

  • Address: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • DOB: 07 Mar 1989
  • POB: Ghonghali, India
  • Nationality: India
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: T2342443 (India) expires 03 Mar 2029
  • Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Satishkumar Hareshbhai Sutaria is an India-based pharmaceutical chemicals supplier who trades in fentanyl precursors for use in illicit fentanyl production. Together with salesperson Yuktakumari Ashishkumar Modi, Sutaria facilitates sales and shipments of precursors — including N-Boc-4-Piperidone — to Mexico and Guatemala, mislabeling them as “safe chemicals.” He has used SR Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals and Agrat Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals to conduct these transactions. He was arrested in March 2025 by Indian authorities for this activity. Per U.S. Department of Justice estimates, one kilogram of N-Boc-4-Piperidone yields around 1.83 kilograms of fentanyl, a volume with the potential to yield approximately 900,000 lethal doses.

  • OFAC Programs:
    • SDGT   Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions
    • ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059   Executive Order 14059 — Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions

FELIX HERAS, Ramiro Baltazar

  • AKA: “El Guero Reyna”
  • Address: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • DOB: 28 Oct 1989
  • POB: Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Male
  • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
  • C.U.R.P.: FEHR891028HSLLRM09 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Linked To: SINALOA CARTEL

Supplemental Information: Ramiro Baltazar Felix Heras is a high-ranking member of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel who is involved in smuggling fentanyl and methamphetamines into the United States. The Sinaloa Cartel is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and one of the largest producers of fentanyl and other illicit drugs bound for the United States.

REYNOSO JIMENEZ, Alejandro

  • Address: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • DOB: 17 Nov 1975
  • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Gender: Male
  • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
  • C.U.R.P.: REJA751117HJCYML08 (Mexico)
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Linked To: SINALOA CARTEL

Supplemental Information: Alejandro Reynoso Jimenez is a chemist and operator of clandestine drug laboratories in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, who obtained and utilized precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl for the Sinaloa Cartel — specifically for the Los Chapitos faction. He used his pharmacy Botanica 2000 in Guadalajara to produce fentanyl-laced pills for shipment to the United States. He was arrested in Madrid, Spain in November 2025.

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: CYBER4   Executive Order 13694; Executive Order 13757; Executive Order 14144; Executive Order 14306 — Cyber-Related Sanctions

855 INVESTMENT CORPORATION

  • Address: 105, 200, Boeng Reang, Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 25 Jan 2013
  • Organization Type: Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
  • Tax ID No.: K003-104012978 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 0107KH/2013 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00015076 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: 855 Investment Corporation is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

A WEE TRADING CO LTD

  • Address: Veal Vong, Prampi Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 21 Oct 2008
  • Organization Type: Non-specialized wholesale trade
  • Tax ID No.: K004-100161391 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 12823KH/2008 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00027521 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: A Wee Trading Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

ANCO BROTHERS CO LTD

  • Address: No. 20, Street 217, Sang Kat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 12 Aug 1993
  • Organization Type: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
  • Tax ID No.: L001-100048722 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 0259KH/1993 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00027801 (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: Anco Brothers Co Ltd is Kok An’s business conglomerate. It provides services and employees to scam compounds — including uniformed security guards — and holds the casino licenses for the properties operated by Crown Resorts. Anco Brothers is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

ANCO SPECIALIZED BANK LTD

  • Address: Veal Vong, Prampi Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Poipet, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Jan 2006
  • Target Type: Financial Institution
  • Tax ID No.: L001-100071023 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 8323KH/2006 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00013301 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: Anco Specialized Bank Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

ANCO WATER SUPPLY CO LTD

  • Address: Veal Vong, Prampi Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 29 Feb 2008
  • Tax ID No.: K004-100142680 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 11652KH/2008 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00030246 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: Anco Water Supply Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended. OFAC has issued Cyber-related General License 2 separately authorizing certain transactions involving Anco Water Supply Co. Ltd. that are related to the treatment and distribution of drinking water.

AURUM CO LTD

  • Address: Phum 6, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Jul 2019
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
  • Registration Number: 00044550 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: RITHY, Raksmei

Supplemental Information: Aurum Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Rithy Raksmei is a director, designated for being owned or controlled by Rithy pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

BRILLIANCY SIHANOUKVILLE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CO LTD (Chinese Simplified: 铂莱娱乐城)

  • AKA:
    • BOLAI CASINO
    • BOLAI ENTERTAINMENT CITY
    • BOLAI HOTEL AND CASINO
    • BOLAI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL (Chinese Simplified: 铂莱国际酒店)
    • BRILLIANCY CASINO
    • BRILLIANCY SIHANOUKVILLE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
    • PLATINUM LAI INTERNATIONAL GROUP
    • PLATINUM LAI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
  • Address: Phum 4, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 31 Jul 2018
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Tax ID No.: L001-901804427 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00035352 (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: Brilliancy Sihanoukville Investment and Development Co Ltd (Bolai), founded by fellow designee Luo Hong, coerces human trafficking victims to target Americans with digital asset investment fraud scams and also operates social media channels and gambling websites enabling criminals to launder money and move funds across borders. Bolai is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

CROWN RESORTS CO LTD

  • AKA:
    • CROWN CASINO BAVET
    • CROWN CASINO CHREY THUM
    • CROWN CASINO KENTING
    • CROWN CASINO PAILIN
    • CROWN CASINO PRINCESS
    • DREAMWORLD CASINO
    • GENTING CROWN CASINO
    • HI-SO HOTEL
    • KENTING SKY HOTEL
    • PRINCESS CROWN CASINO
    • “GOLDEN CROWN CASINO”
    • “KING CASINO”
  • Address: National Road No. 5, Kbal Spean Village, Sangkat Poipet, Poipet City, Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia; Bavet, Cambodia; Chrey Thum, Cambodia; Pailin, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 30 Dec 2003
  • Business Registration Number: Inv 838/03P (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: Crown Resorts Co Ltd is Kok An’s flagship hospitality company, owning casinos, resorts, and other buildings in Poipet, Sihanoukville, Bavet, Pailin, and other Cambodian cities that have been converted into compounds from which criminal organizations conduct digital asset investment fraud and other scams. Human trafficking victims at these facilities have reported being exploited by fraudsters based at the properties and forced to steal money from victims — including Americans — to repay them for the costs of being abducted. Crown Resorts is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

FUNG YUET RESORT HOTEL CO LTD

  • Address: Phum 1, Sangkat Pir, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18202, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 23 May 2019
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Tax ID No.: B117-901906734 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00042795 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Fung Yuet Resort Hotel Co Ltd is designated for being owned or controlled by Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended. Sai Aung Linn is the chairman of this company.

HENG FENG CAMBODIA BANK PLC

  • Address: Slot No. 342, Preah Monivong Boulevard, Corner of Street No. 288, Phum 4, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Slot No. 2, National Assembly Street, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Ekarach Street, Phum 3, Sangkat 4, Krong Preah Sihanouk, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
  • SWIFT/BIC: HEFBKHPP
  • Website: hfcommercialbank.com
  • Organization Established Date: 10 May 2022
  • Target Type: Financial Institution
  • Tax ID No.: L001-902202251 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: 2000153395 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00063085 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Heng Feng Cambodia Bank plc is controlled by Sai Aung Linn, who serves as director, shareholder, former chairman, and member of the board risk and audit committees. The bank’s main property is located at Heng Feng Group’s headquarters and directs customers to collect foreign exchange at Xihu’s casino counter, reflecting the intertwined nature of the scam and money-laundering infrastructure. The bank is designated for being owned or controlled by Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

HENG FENG GROUP CO LTD

  • Address: House No. 342, 15th floor, Monivong Boulevard, corner of Street No. 288, Village 4, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang 1, Khan Boeung Keng Kang, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 19 Jul 2022
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • Tax ID No.: K002-902203362 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: 1000173976 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00063943 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To:
    • AIK, Paung
    • SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Heng Feng Group Co Ltd is a property management company located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, co-owned by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn. It is designated for being owned or controlled by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

HUAN HAI BO LAI INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CO LTD

  • AKA: SEA RING PLATINUM LAI INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT COMPANY
  • Address: Phum 4, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 03 Jan 2022
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Tax ID No.: L001-902200028 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: 1000114089 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00061169 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: LUO, Hong

Supplemental Information: Huan Hai Bo Lai International Investment Co Ltd is a real estate investment firm that has supported Bolai’s expansion. It is designated for being owned or controlled by Luo Hong pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

K99 CULTURE AND MEDIA CO LTD

  • AKA:
    • K99 CULTURE & MEDIA CO LTD
    • K99 GROUP
  • Address: Phum 1, Sangkat Bei, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18203, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 19 Nov 2019
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
  • Registration Number: 00049313 (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: K99 Culture and Media Co Ltd (K99 Group) is a casino operator owned by Rithy Raksmei with several properties in Cambodia where trafficking victims are forced to scam Americans and others. Reports from individuals held at K99 Group facilities indicate that criminal organizations operate digital asset investment fraud schemes from those locations, with scams involving trafficking victims posing as potential romantic interests and convincing targets to send funds to fake digital asset trading platforms. K99 Group is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

KAISSA TRAVEL CO LTD

  • Address: Phum 6, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 29 Feb 2024
  • Organization Type: Tour operator activities
  • Business Registration Number: 1000367454 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00071793 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: RITHY, Raksmei

Supplemental Information: Kaissa Travel Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Rithy Raksmei is a director, designated for being owned or controlled by Rithy pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

KEP HYDROPOWER SVTK AND MSRC CO LTD

  • AKA: KEP HYDROPOWER SVTK & MSRC CO LTD
  • Address: Kaoh Pao, Bak Khlang, Mondol Seima, Koh Kong 9351, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 26 Apr 2024
  • Organization Type: Construction of utility projects
  • Business Registration Number: 1000383023 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00072609 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: Kep Hydropower SVTK and MSRC Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

KHEMREAH CO LTD

  • AKA: KHEMARAK HOTEL
  • Address: Phum 6, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 16 Mar 2023
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Tax ID No.: L001-902301242 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: 1000252192 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00067243 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: RITHY, Raksmei

Supplemental Information: Khemreah Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Rithy Raksmei is a director, designated for being owned or controlled by Rithy pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

KHMER ELECTRICAL POWER CO LTD

  • Address: Veal Vong, Prampi Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 06 Sep 2004
  • Tax ID No.: L001-100082238 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Inv 876KH/2004 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00028498 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: Khmer Electrical Power Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

MEKONG POTABLE WATER CONSTRUCTION IMPORT EXPORT CO LTD

  • AKA: MEPOWACIMEX
  • Address: Chrouy Ampil, Kbal Kaoh, Kien Svay, Kandal 8555, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 18 Feb 1998
  • Tax ID No.: K007-150000553 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Co 3750KH/1998 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00050301 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: KOK, An

Supplemental Information: Mekong Potable Water Construction Import Export Co Ltd is one of several companies of which Kok An is chairman, designated for being owned or controlled by Kok An pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

NAN TIAN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CO LTD

  • AKA:
    • NAN HAI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CO LTD
    • NAN HAI REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
  • Address: Sangkat Bei, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 21 Apr 2016
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • Tax ID No.: B117-901636918 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00010451 (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: Nan Tian International Hotel Co Ltd (a.k.a. Nan Hai) has housed scam workers since at least 2019 and also provides casino infrastructure to K99 Group. Its property has reportedly been a site of unlawful detentions, beatings, and deaths. Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn are former managers of Nan Hai, and Sai Aung Linn submitted the registration for Nan Hai’s casino license. Nan Hai is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

SSDD CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL CO LTD

  • Address: Phum Boeng Chhuk, Kiloumaetr Lekh Prammuoy, Ruessei Kaev, Phnom Penh 12106, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 30 Jun 2020
  • Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade
  • Business Registration Number: 1000016811 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00054975 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To: LUO, Hong

Supplemental Information: SSDD Construction Material Co Ltd is a construction company owned by Luo Hong, designated for being owned or controlled by Luo Hong pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

XIHU RESORT HOTEL CO LTD

  • AKA: XI HU INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CO LTD
  • Address: Phum 1, Sangkat Bei, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18203, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 23 Jul 2013
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Tax ID No.: L001-350003858 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: Inv 2883 KH 2013 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00018382 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To:
    • AIK, Paung
    • SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Xihu Resort Hotel Co Ltd is a Sihanoukville casino co-owned by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn that is associated with K99 Group. Gambling companies operating within Xihu have been associated with money laundering linked to organized crime and human trafficking for cyber scams. Xihu’s casino counter also serves as a foreign exchange collection point for Heng Feng Cambodia Bank plc customers. Xihu is designated for being owned or controlled by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended.

XING TIAN DI CO LTD

  • Address: Phum 6, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 26 Jun 2019
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
  • Tax ID No.: B117-000044138 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00044138 (Cambodia)

Supplemental Information: Xing Tian Di Co Ltd is controlled by K99 Group and co-located with some of Rithy Raksmei’s other casinos in Sihanoukville. It has been cited in trafficking victims’ reports as a site of romance scams, Ponzi schemes, attempted theft of digital asset wallets, and other online fraud, as well as unlawful detentions, beatings, and deaths. Xing Tian Di is designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for cyber-enabled activities pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.

XIONG WEI INVESTMENT CO LTD

  • Address: Chak Angrae Kraom, Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 07 Oct 2020
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • Tax ID No.: L001-902005494 (Cambodia)
  • Business Registration Number: 1000019513 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00055034 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To:
    • AIK, Paung
    • SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Xiong Wei Investment Co Ltd is designated for being owned or controlled by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended. Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn are the sole directors of this company.

XIONG WEI REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

  • Address: Phum 3, Sangkat Buon, Mittakpheap, Preah Sihanouk 18204, Cambodia
  • Organization Established Date: 19 Apr 2017
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • Tax ID No.: L001-901702580 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00024881 (Cambodia)
  • Linked To:
    • AIK, Paung
    • SAI, Aung Linn

Supplemental Information: Xiong Wei Real Estate Development Co Ltd is designated for being owned or controlled by Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn pursuant to E.O. 13694, as further amended. Aik Paung and Sai Aung Linn are the sole directors of this company.

OFAC Program: ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059   Executive Order 14059 — Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions

ADUAEASY S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

  • AKA: LOGISTICALL, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
  • Address: Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 12 May 2015
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
  • Folio Mercantil No.: 18483 (Mexico)

Supplemental Information: Aduaeasy S. de R.L. de C.V. is a Mexico-based importer of chemicals known to be utilized in methamphetamine production that has received shipments of chemicals from Asia. It is designated for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production pursuant to E.O. 14059.

AGRAT CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

  • Address: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Organization Established Date: 10 Feb 2023
  • Organization Type: Chemicals and allied products wholesale
  • Tax ID No.: 24ACAFA5723C1Z2 (India)

Supplemental Information: Agrat Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals is an India-based pharmaceutical chemical company used by Satishkumar Hareshbhai Sutaria and Yuktakumari Ashishkumar Modi to conduct transactions facilitating the sale and shipment of fentanyl precursors, including N-Boc-4-Piperidone, to Mexico and Guatemala. It is also a source from which Guatemala-based broker Jaime Augusto Barrientos Camaz sourced his precursor supply.

CARGO GLOBAL 3PS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

  • Address: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 16 Oct 2019
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
  • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2019089668 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: RAMIREZ TORRES, Jose de Jesus

Supplemental Information: Cargo Global 3PS, S. de R.L. de C.V. is one of the Mexico-based entities in Jose de Jesus Ramirez Torres’ corporate network used to import methamphetamine precursor chemicals. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Ramirez Torres pursuant to E.O. 14059.

CENTRAL LOGISTICA DE SERVICIOS

  • Address: 7a Avenida A, Zona 13, Colonia Aurora Reina, Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Website: https://central-logistica-de-servicios.webnode.es
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage

Supplemental Information: Central Logistica de Servicios is a Guatemala-based import/export company involved in shipping fentanyl precursors as well as finished fentanyl. It is designated for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production pursuant to E.O. 14059.

COMERCIALIZADORA GRUPO CARHERN S.A. DE C.V.

  • Address: Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 01 Jul 2021
  • Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade
  • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2021046563 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: CARRILLO TORRES, Karina Guadalupe

Supplemental Information: Comercializadora Grupo Carhern S.A. de C.V. is co-owned by Karina Guadalupe Carrillo Torres and Regulo Acosta Hernandez. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Carrillo Torres pursuant to E.O. 14059.

CORPORATIVO Y ENLACE RAM S.A. DE C.V.

  • Address: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 14 Oct 2015
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
  • Folio Mercantil No.: 93309 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: RAMIREZ TORRES, Jose de Jesus

Supplemental Information: Corporativo y Enlace Ram S.A. de C.V. (Enlace Ram) is the primary Mexico-based company used by Jose de Jesus Ramirez Torres to import methamphetamine precursor chemicals. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Ramirez Torres pursuant to E.O. 14059.

DESARROLLOS CARTOK S.A. DE C.V.

  • Address: Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 16 Aug 2022
  • Organization Type: Construction of other civil engineering projects
  • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2022058829 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: CARRILLO TORRES, Karina Guadalupe

Supplemental Information: Desarrollos Cartok S.A. de C.V. is co-owned by Karina Guadalupe Carrillo Torres and Regulo Acosta Hernandez. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Carrillo Torres pursuant to E.O. 14059.

ENLACE FORWARDING MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

  • Address: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Oct 2016
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
  • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2016037775 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: RAMIREZ TORRES, Jose de Jesus

Supplemental Information: Enlace Forwarding Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. is one of the Mexico-based entities in Jose de Jesus Ramirez Torres’ corporate network used to import methamphetamine precursor chemicals. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Ramirez Torres pursuant to E.O. 14059.

E-RAM GROUP LLC

  • Address: Miami, FL, United States
  • Organization Established Date: 04 Jan 2023
  • Tax ID No.: 384250775 (United States)
  • Linked To: RAMIREZ TORRES, Jose de Jesus

Supplemental Information: E-Ram Group LLC is a Florida-based entity in Jose de Jesus Ramirez Torres’ corporate network. OFAC identified E-Ram as blocked property, as Ramirez Torres — a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14059 — has an interest in the property.

J AND C IMPORT

  • AKA:
    • J & C IMPORT JAIME AUGUSTO BARRIENTO
    • “J AND C IMPORTS”
    • “J&C IMPORTS”
  • Address: Villa Canales, Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
  • NIT #: 87457121 (Guatemala)

Supplemental Information: J and C Import is the Guatemala City-based business used by Jaime Augusto Barrientos Camaz to receive fentanyl precursor shipments. Barrientos was the end recipient of N-Boc-4-Piperidone totaling 116 kilograms over a two-month period through this entity. It is designated for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs pursuant to E.O. 14059.

QUIMICA SOLUCIONES Y LOGISTICA INTEGRAL BAJIO, S.A. DE C.V.

  • Address: Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Organization Established Date: 20 Mar 2025
  • Organization Type: Chemicals and allied products wholesale
  • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2025021846 (Mexico)
  • Linked To: RUGERIO ARRIAGA, Maria Viridiana

Supplemental Information: Quimica Soluciones y Logistica Integral Bajio, S.A. de C.V. is owned by Maria Viridiana Rugerio Arriaga and used to broker chemical precursors for synthesis into fentanyl and methamphetamine. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Rugerio Arriaga pursuant to E.O. 14059.

REYMA GLOBAL TRADING SA DE CV

  • Address: Mexico City, Mexico
  • R.F.C.: RGT1707058Q9 (Mexico)

Supplemental Information: Reyma Global Trading SA de CV is a Mexico City, Mexico-based importer that has imported large quantities of chemicals known to be used in the production of methamphetamine for various organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel. It is designated for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production pursuant to E.O. 14059.

SR CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

  • Address: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Organization Established Date: 01 Jul 2017
  • Organization Type: Chemicals and allied products wholesale
  • Tax ID No.: 24ACSFS6682G1ZI (India)

Supplemental Information: SR Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals is an India-based pharmaceutical chemical company used by Satishkumar Hareshbhai Sutaria and Yuktakumari Ashishkumar Modi to conduct transactions facilitating the sale and shipment of fentanyl precursors to Mexico and Guatemala. It is also a source from which Guatemala-based broker Jaime Augusto Barrientos Camaz sourced his precursor supply.

  • OFAC Programs:
    • SDGT   Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions
    • ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059   Executive Order 14059 — Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions

BOTANICA 2000

  • Address: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
  • Organization Established Date: 01 Nov 1998
  • Organization Type: Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialized stores
  • Linked To: REYNOSO JIMENEZ, Alejandro

Supplemental Information: Botanica 2000 is the Guadalajara pharmacy operated by Alejandro Reynoso Jimenez through which he produced fentanyl-laced pills for shipment to the United States on behalf of the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. It is designated for being owned, controlled, or directed by Reynoso Jimenez pursuant to E.O. 14059 and E.O. 13224, as amended.

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