June 23, 2026: OFAC Update, Part 1: Cuba and TCO designations, Russia removals


Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Cuba Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Issuance of TCO-related General License; Publication of OFAC-OFSI Comparative Overview

Additions:

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

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

OFAC Program: TCO  This program targets significant transnational criminal organizations and their supporters pursuant to Executive Order 13581, as amended by Executive Order 13863.

CHEN, Bo

  • Address: Cambodia
  • DOB: 05 Sep 1982
  • POB: China
  • nationality: Cambodia
  • alt. nationality: Vanuatu
  • alt. nationality: China
  • alt. nationality: Burma
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: N00079594 (Cambodia) issued 01 Dec 2014 expires 01 Dec 2024
  • alt. Passport: RV051092 (Vanuatu)
  • alt. Passport: EB8938194 (China)
  • alt. Passport: MC492481 (Burma)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Chen Bo (Chen) is a director of at least six Prince Group TCO companies that were designated in October 2025 and are owned or controlled by Chen Zhi. Chen is also the majority owner of Hong Kong-based Cloud Nine No. 4 Leasing Company Limited and Cambodia-based CCU Commercial Bank Plc. OFAC designated Chen pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Group TCO.

DAI, An

  • AKA: DAI, Dewen
  • Address: Cambodia
  • DOB: 28 Oct 1984
  • POB: Hubei, China
  • nationality: Cambodia
  • alt. nationality: Cyprus
  • alt. nationality: Vanuatu
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: N01099995 (Cambodia) issued 16 Jan 2018 expires 16 Jan 2028
  • alt. Passport: RV074602 (Vanuatu)
  • alt. Passport: K00423598 (Cyprus)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Dai An (Dai) is a high-level leader in the Prince Group TCO and has held an official position in Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Cambodia Group Co., Ltd., a company previously designated by OFAC for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Holding Group. OFAC designated Dai pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Group TCO.

FANG, Zhizhen (Chinese Simplified: 方智振)

  • AKA: “KOFI”
  • Address: Cambodia; Singapore
  • DOB: 20 Mar 1987
  • POB: Yiwu, China
  • nationality: China
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: E90466172 (China) issued 06 Jan 2017 expires 05 Jan 2027
  • National ID No.: 330782198703204516 (China)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Fang Zhizhen (Fang) has been involved with the Prince Group’s online payment gateways for scams and laundered money for the TCO’s scam center proceeds. OFAC designated Fang pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Group TCO.

HO, Ho Ming (Chinese Traditional: 何浩銘)

  • AKA: “HO, Henry”
  • Address: New Territories, Hong Kong, China
  • DOB: 31 Oct 1988
  • POB: Hong Kong
  • nationality: Hong Kong
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: H20638289 (Hong Kong) issued 02 Feb 2021 expires 02 Feb 2031
  • National ID No.: Z938075 (Hong Kong)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: Ho Ho Ming (Ho) is one of Hu Xiaowei’s main Hong Kong-based subordinates and is an officer of China Reserve Securities, Future Wing, and Future Oasis. OFAC designated Ho pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Hu.

KONG, Ka On (Chinese Traditional: 江嘉安)

  • Address: Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
  • DOB: 03 Jun 1983
  • POB: Hong Kong
  • nationality: Hong Kong
  • Gender: Male
  • National ID No.: Z512299 (Hong Kong)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: Kong Ka On (Kong) is one of Hu Xiaowei’s main subordinates, an officer of Future Cosmos, and controls Hong Kong-based Tycoon Yachts (HK) Limited along with 11 UK-based companies. OFAC designated Kong pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Hu.

LI, Hui (Chinese Traditional: 李煇)

  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • DOB: 11 Jan 2001
  • nationality: Hong Kong
  • Gender: Male
  • National ID No.: F535846 (Hong Kong)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: Li Hui (Li) is one of Hu Xiaowei’s main subordinates and is an officer of Future Wing. OFAC designated Li pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Hu.

LUO, Brendon

  • AKA: LUO, Pinghua (Chinese Simplified: 罗平华)
  • Address: Singapore
  • DOB: 27 Nov 1987
  • POB: Hunan, China
  • nationality: Cambodia
  • alt. nationality: Cyprus
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: K00448541 (Cyprus)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Brendon Luo (Luo) was a major investor in a Prince Group TCO scam compound used to facilitate fraud operations. OFAC designated Luo pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Group TCO.

QIU, Weiren

  • AKA: QIU, Dong
  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • DOB: 28 Sep 1987
  • POB: Fujian, China
  • nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • alt. nationality: Cyprus
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: RE0072768 (Saint Kitts and Nevis) issued 11 Sep 2018 expires 10 Sep 2028
  • alt. Passport: K00459432 (Cyprus)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Qiu Weiren (Qiu) was a major investor in a Prince Group TCO scam compound used to facilitate fraud operations. OFAC designated Qiu pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Prince Group TCO.

State Press Release: Further Sanctions on the Cuban Regime’s Revenue Generation Network

State Fact Sheet: Further Sanctions on the Cuban Regime’s Revenue Generation Network Fact Sheet

OFAC Program: CUBA-EO14404  This program targets persons determined to meet criteria related to repression in Cuba and other threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy pursuant to Executive Order 14404.

RUEDA CARDERO, Annalie Lilliam

  • Address: Cuba
  • DOB: 28 Jan 1985
  • POB: Havana, Cuba
  • nationality: Cuba
  • Gender: Female
  • National ID No.: 85012804859 (Cuba)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to: CASTRO ESPIN, Alejandro

Supplemental Information: Annalie Lilliam Rueda Cardero is designated pursuant to Section 2(a)(i)(I) of E.O. 14404 for being an adult family member of Alejandro Castro Espín, who was designated pursuant to E.O. 14404 on June 4, 2026. Alejandro Castro Espín is the former head of the Cuban intelligence services and the son of Raul Modesto Castro Ruz; State identified Rueda Cardero as his wife.

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

OFAC Program: TCO  This program targets significant transnational criminal organizations and their supporters pursuant to Executive Order 13581, as amended by Executive Order 13863.

CCU COMMERCIAL BANK PLC.

  • Address: No.15, Preah Monivong Blvd, Phum 5, Sangkat Boeng Trabaek, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • SWIFT/BIC: CLMCKHPPXXX
  • Organization Established Date: 24 Dec 2020
  • Target Type: Financial Institution
  • Tax ID No.: L001-902100065 (Cambodia)
  • Registration Number: 00056269 (Cambodia)
  • Linked to: CHEN, Bo

Supplemental Information: CCU Commercial Bank Plc is a Cambodia-based bank of which Chen Bo is the majority owner. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Chen. OFAC concurrently issued TCO General License 2, authorizing the wind down of transactions involving CCU Commercial Bank Plc.

CHARCO CHARCO HOLBORN LIMITED

  • Address: 83-93 Southampton Row, London, United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 03 Jul 2024
  • Organization Type: Restaurants and mobile food service activities
  • Company Number: 15817972 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

CHASCA LONDON LIMITED

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 23 Mar 2023
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
  • Company Number: 14752579 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

CHINA RESERVE SECURITIES LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 東儲證券有限公司)

  • Address: Units 2005-2006A, 20/F, K11 Atelier, No. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China
  • SWIFT/BIC: JAASHKH1XXX
  • Website: crs.co
  • Organization Established Date: 11 Jan 1999
  • Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
  • Registration Number: 22200353 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based asset management firm within Hu Xiaowei’s network of companies (held through Future King), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

CLOUD NINE NO. 4 LEASING COMPANY LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 九璽雲四號租賃有限公司)

  • Address: Unit C, 7/F., On Hing Building, No. 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Type: Passenger air transport
  • Business Registration Number: 69433010 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: CHEN, Bo

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company majority owned by Chen Bo, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Chen.

CN BREEZE LIMITED

  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 02 Jul 2021
  • Business Registration Number: 73139135 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

CN CRYSTAL LIMITED

  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 02 Jul 2021
  • Business Registration Number: 73139088 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

CUBAN TRADING UK LTD

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Feb 2025
  • Organization Type: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
  • Company Number: 16229981 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

DTX WINNERS CLUB LIMITED

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Website: https://winner8games.com
  • Organization Established Date: 10 Jul 2023
  • Organization Type: Gambling and betting activities
  • Company Number: 14992620 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

EAGLE FORTITUDE LIMITED

  • Address: Virgin Islands, British
  • Organization Established Date: 29 May 2019
  • Registration Number: 2014259 (Virgin Islands, British)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: One of three British Virgin Islands companies controlled by Hu Xiaowei, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

EAST LINK LONDON LTD

  • Address: Unit 004 Avro House, Havelock Terrace, London, United Kingdom
  • Website: https://eastlinklondon.com
  • Organization Established Date: 06 Jan 2023
  • Organization Type: Retail sale of food in specialized stores
  • Company Number: 14575184 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

FORTUNE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LTD

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Website: https://fortunenetworktechnologyltd.com
  • Organization Established Date: 12 Jan 2025
  • Organization Type: Advertising
  • Company Number: 16177824 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

FUTURE COSMOS LIMITED

  • AKA: CLOUD NINE NO. 6 LEASING COMPANY (Chinese Traditional: 九璽雲六號租賃有限公司)
  • Address: Unit 2004, 20/F, K11 Atelier, No. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 30 May 2018
  • Organization Type: Activities of holding companies
  • Legal Entity Number: 98450095XC85G0D9A130
  • Business Registration Number: 69433109 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King). Kong Ka On is an officer of Future Cosmos. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

FUTURE COSMOS ONE LIMITED

  • AKA: CLOUD NINE NO. 1 LEASING COMPANY LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 九璽雲一號租賃有限公司)
  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 07 May 2018
  • Business Registration Number: 69320546 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

FUTURE COSMOS TWO LIMITED

  • AKA: CLOUD NINE NO. 2 LEASING COMPANY LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 九璽雲二號租賃有限公司)
  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 07 May 2018
  • Business Registration Number: 69320562 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

FUTURE KING INC.

  • Address: Units 2004-2005A, 20/F, K11 Atelier, No. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China; Virgin Islands, British
  • Organization Established Date: 17 Feb 2017
  • Organization Type: Activities of holding companies
  • Legal Entity Number: 254900MYMMKCN8E4GB42
  • Registration Number: 1937304 (Virgin Islands, British)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: Through Future King, Hu Xiaowei owns a large network of companies used to manage funds and properties. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

FUTURE OASIS PTE. LTD.

  • Address: Singapore
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Apr 2022
  • Organization Type: Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
  • Registration Number: 202211667K (Singapore)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Singapore-based company within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King). Ho Ho Ming is an officer of Future Oasis. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

FUTURE WING FINANCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 東融財富有限公司)

  • Address: Units 2004-2005A, 20/F, K11 Atelier, No. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China
  • Website: futurewing.co
  • Organization Established Date: 12 Nov 2019
  • Organization Type: Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
  • Business Registration Number: 71356127 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based asset management firm within Hu Xiaowei’s network (held through Future King) that received millions of dollars of funds assessed to have been derived from cryptocurrency investment scam victims. Ho Ho Ming and Li Hui are officers of Future Wing. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

HALO NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LTD

  • AKA: “HALOCHAT”
  • Address: United Kingdom
  • Website: https://www.halochat.io
  • Organization Established Date: 15 Jan 2025
  • Organization Type: Wireless telecommunications activities
  • Company Number: 16187338 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

LEISURE FOCUS LIMITED

  • Address: Virgin Islands, British
  • Organization Established Date: 02 Jul 2020
  • Company Number: OE006449 (United Kingdom)
  • Legal Entity Number: 213800RRNJYQJMWRX112
  • Registration Number: 2039057 (Virgin Islands, British)
  • Linked to: HU, Xiaowei

Supplemental Information: One of three British Virgin Islands companies controlled by Hu Xiaowei, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hu.

LUFFA TECHNOLOGY NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 17 Oct 2023
  • Organization Type: Wireless telecommunications activities
  • Company Number: 15217074 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

MINGMEN LONDON LTD

  • Address: London, United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 05 Aug 2022
  • Organization Type: Restaurants and mobile food service activities
  • Company Number: 14278434 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

ROCKET SANDBOX LTD

  • Address: United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 13 Aug 2025
  • Organization Type: Computer programming activities
  • Company Number: 16649099 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

TERRA COTTA WARRIORS ISLE OF DOGS LTD

  • Address: United Kingdom
  • Organization Established Date: 25 Jul 2019
  • Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • Company Number: 12122640 (United Kingdom)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: One of 11 UK-based companies controlled by Kong Ka On, designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

TYCOON YACHTS HK LIMITED

  • Address: Hong Kong, China
  • Organization Established Date: 28 Apr 2021
  • Business Registration Number: 72934643 (Hong Kong)
  • Linked to: KONG, Ka On

Supplemental Information: The Hong Kong-based company controlled by Kong Ka On (alongside his 11 UK-based companies), designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kong.

WHITE HORSE HOTEL MANAGEMENT GROUP COMPANY LIMITED

  • Address: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Organization Established Date: 08 Feb 2018
  • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
  • Registration Number: 0105561025511 (Thailand)
  • Linked to: YANG, Yanming

Supplemental Information: A Thailand-based hotel company controlled by Yang Yanming, an individual designated in October 2025 pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13581, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Yang.

OFAC Program: CUBA-EO14404  This program targets persons determined to meet criteria related to repression in Cuba and other threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy pursuant to Executive Order 14404.

ALMACENES UNIVERSALES S.A.

  • Address: Fabrica No. 54 e/ Aspuru y Linea del Ferrocarril, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
  • Organization Established Date: 28 Jan 1994
  • Organization Type: Cargo handling
  • Tax ID No.: 11.791.301/0001-05 (Brazil)
  • Entity Code: 60297 (Cuba)
  • Linked to: GRUPO DE ADMINISTRACION EMPRESARIAL S.A.

Supplemental Information: Almacenes Universales S.A. (AUSA), a subsidiary of GAESA, is a Cuban logistics and warehousing company specializing in storage, handling, and transportation services, including port-related activities, and controls container traffic at the Port of Mariel Special Development Zone. Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14404 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Government of Cuba or a blocked person. GAESA was designated under E.O. 14404 on May 7, 2026.

BANCO FINANCIERO INTERNACIONAL S.A.

  • AKA: “BFI”
  • Address: 5ta Ave. No. 9009 esq. 92, Playa, Havana, Cuba
  • SWIFT/BIC: BFICCUHH
  • Organization Established Date: 13 Oct 1984
  • Target Type: Financial Institution
  • alt. Target Type: State-Owned Enterprise
  • Entity Code: 60210 (Cuba)

Supplemental Information: Banco Financiero Internacional S.A. (BFI) is a commercial banking institution absorbed by GAESA in 2016 that handles the vast majority of transactions involving foreign entities transacting in and out of Cuba. Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14404 for operating in or having operated in the financial services sector of the Cuban economy.

EMPRESA SIDERURGICA JOSE MARTI

  • AKA: ANTILLANA DE ACERO
  • Address: Calle 20 No 10522, Cotorro, Havana, Cuba
  • Organization Established Date: 04 May 1958
  • Organization Type: Manufacture of basic iron and steel
  • Entity Code: 1101 (Cuba)

Supplemental Information: Empresa Siderurgica Jose Marti (Antillana de Acero) is Cuba’s largest raw steel producer and recently underwent a modernization and expansion in collaboration with Russian entities. Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14404 for operating in or having operated in the metals and mining sector of the Cuban economy.

GEOMINERA, S.A.

  • Address: Calzada de Guines S/N E/ Virgen del Camino y Calle Linea del Ferrocarril, RPTO Los Angeles, Havana, Cuba
  • Organization Established Date: 01 Jan 1998
  • Organization Type: Extraction of salt
  • Entity Code: 60274 (Cuba)

Supplemental Information: Geominera, S.A. is a state-owned enterprise under the jurisdiction of the Cuban government’s Ministry of Energy and Mines that leverages foreign investment from Australian-based Antilles Gold and other companies to manage Cuba’s non-nickel metallic mineral assets. It manages Minera La Victoria S.A., which was designated pursuant to E.O. 14404 on June 4, 2026. Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14404 for operating in or having operated in the metals and mining sector of the Cuban economy.

RAFIN S.A.

  • Address: Ave. Del Puerto Esq. A Obrapia, Edif. La Marina, La Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
  • Organization Established Date: 28 Feb 1999
  • Organization Type: Management consultancy activities
  • Entity Code: 60448 (Cuba)

Supplemental Information: Rafin S.A. (RAFIN) operates as a key financial management component of the GAESA conglomerate. Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14404 for operating in or having operated in the financial services sector of the Cuban economy.

Delistings:

The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: RUSSIA-EO14024  This program targets persons operating in specified sectors of the Russian Federation economy and other persons determined to meet criteria under Executive Order 14024.

KRUGOVOV, Anton Alekseevich (Cyrillic: КРУГОВОВ, Антон Алексеевич) (a.k.a. KRUGOVOV, Anton Alekseyevich), Russia; DOB 08 Aug 1981; POB Kurchatov, Russia; nationality Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport 718255951 (Russia); National ID No. 2006744304 (Russia) (individual) (Linked To: MAJORY LLP; Linked To: OOO SERNIYA INZHINIRING).

KRUGOVOV, Anton Alekseyevich (a.k.a. KRUGOVOV, Anton Alekseevich (Cyrillic: КРУГОВОВ, Антон Алексеевич)), Russia; DOB 08 Aug 1981; POB Kurchatov, Russia; nationality Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport 718255951 (Russia); National ID No. 2006744304 (Russia) (individual) (Linked To: MAJORY LLP; Linked To: OOO SERNIYA INZHINIRING).

TOPCHI, Tamara Aleksandrovna, Russia; DOB 04 Mar 1979; POB Voronezh, Russia; nationality Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; National ID No. 2003490198 (Russia) (individual) (Linked To: INVENTION BRIDGE SL).

PUZYRNIKOVA, Natalya Vladislavovna, Moscow, Russia; DOB 1979; nationality Russia; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024. (individual).

Amendments:

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

The following changes have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: TCO  This program targets significant transnational criminal organizations and their supporters pursuant to Executive Order 13581, as amended by Executive Order 13863.

HU, Xiaowei (Chinese Simplified: 胡小伟)

  • AKA:
    • CHEN, Xiao’er (Chinese Traditional: 陳小二)
    • WU, An Ming (Chinese Traditional: 胡晏銘)
    • “HU, Shi”
  • Address: Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Hong Kong, China
  • DOB: 01 May 1982
  • POB: Jiangsu, China
  • nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Gender: Male
  • Passport: RE0066066 (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
  • alt. Passport: HJ2068539 (Hong Kong) issued 05 May 2020 expires 05 May 2030
  • alt. Passport: RE0107642 (Saint Kitts and Nevis) issued 10 May 2021 expires 09 May 2031
  • National ID No.: M200114 (Hong Kong)
  • Party Type: individual
  • Linked to:
    • GRAND LEGEND INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP CO. LTD.
    • PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

Supplemental Information: Hu Xiaowei (Hu) has been described as Prince Group TCO’s “second-in-command” and as a “big brother” to TCO leader Chen Zhi. He was previously designated by OFAC in October 2025 under the alias Chen Xiao’er. His activities reportedly include setting up and supervising TCO subsidiary entities outside Cambodia, conducting TCO-related aircraft and transnational real estate activities, conducting illicit gambling activities, and owning companies ultimately controlled by Chen Zhi. Through British Virgin Islands company Future King Inc., Hu owns a large network of companies used to manage funds and properties.

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Primary Name
    • Changed: CHEN, Xiao’er to: HU, Xiaowei (Chinese Simplified: 胡小伟)
  • Field Name: a.k.a.
    • Added: CHEN, Xiao’er (Chinese Traditional: 陳小二); WU, An Ming (Chinese Traditional: 胡晏銘); “HU, Shi”
  • Field Name: Address
    • Changed: Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis to: Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Hong Kong, China
  • Field Name: POB
    • Added: Jiangsu, China
  • Field Name: Passport
    • Changed: RE00660066 (Saint Kitts and Nevis) to: RE0066066 (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
  • Field Name: alt. Passport
    • Added: HJ2068539 (Hong Kong) issued 05 May 2020 expires 05 May 2030
  • Field Name: alt. Passport
    • Added: RE0107642 (Saint Kitts and Nevis) issued 10 May 2021 expires 09 May 2031
  • Field Name: National ID No.
    • Added: M200114 (Hong Kong)
  • Field Name: Linked To
    • Added: PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION

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