Mr. Sanctions

Category: Designations

  • April 28, 2026: OFAC Update, Part 1: Iran & Counter-Terror Designations

    Counter Terrorism Designation; Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iran Shadow Banking Facilitators

    State Press Release: United States Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902   Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran”

    AL GHAFUR, Seyyed Mohammed Mehdi

    • AKA:
      • AL GHAFUR, Seyyed Mehdi
      • AL SAYYED GHAFUR, Sayyed Mehdi (Arabic: سید مهدی آلسید غفور)
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 22 Mar 1991
    • POB: Qom, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Dominica
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: RA126667 (Dominica)
    • National ID No.: 0370465253 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Iran-based shadow banking official who works with employees from Shahr Bank, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company (FSAQ), and their network of front companies and exchange houses to launder money on behalf of Shahr Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company.

    ANBARDARAN, Maryam (Arabic: مريم انبارداران)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 16 Sep 1968
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Female
    • National ID No.: 0054069483 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company.

    BAKHSHI, Morteza Ali (Arabic: مرتضی علی بخشی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 12 Feb 1984
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: R60975255 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: 0064740102 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 04 Jun 1984
    • Nationality: Philippines
    • Gender: Female
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Filipino-national who owns UK-based front companies Shuqun LTD, Sanovo LTD, and Qianza LTD. Through 2024, Shuqun LTD transferred over $70 million worth of payments for Iranian crude oil and oil distillates on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.

    FALAHATKARI, Vahid (Arabic: وحید فلاحتکاری)

    • AKA: KARI, Vahid Falahat
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 07 Jul 1987
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0078263336 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of the board of directors of Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company, the rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company.

    GHANBARIAN, Abdolazim (Arabic: عبدالعظیم قنبریان)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 23 Jul 1969
    • POB: Kazerun, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: F62564214 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: 2371885916 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and vice chairman of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

    HAJIBABA, Sorayya Mehri (Arabic: ثریا مهری حاجی بابا)

    • AKA: BABA, Sorayya Mehri Hajji
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 02 Apr 1987
    • POB: Takab, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Female
    • Passport: A68688871 (Iran) expires 01 Jun 2029
    • National ID No.: 2949879667 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: FSAQ employee and foreign exchange market expert who has facilitated FSAQ money transfers since at least mid-2023. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company.

    HOSSEINI, Amir (Arabic: امير حسينى)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 10 Jul 1963
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0049772619 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Rahbar Tejari Setareh Taban Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sepah, a key provider of financing for Iran’s ballistic missile program. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KAHKOUI, Alireza (Arabic: عليرضا كاهكوئي)

    • AKA: KAHKOUEI, Alireza
    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 11 Jun 1972
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0056982011 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Rahbar Tejari Setareh Taban Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sepah. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KAVOUSI, Masoud (Arabic: مسعود کاووسی)

    • AKA: KAVUSI, Masud
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 03 Jan 1992
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0014240955 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company, the rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company.

    MALEKI, Fahim (Arabic: فهيم ملكي)

    • AKA: FERHAN, Kaya
    • Address: Tehran, Iran; Istanbul, Turkey
    • DOB: 10 Jul 1974
    • POB: Shahre Ray, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: U31440834 (Turkey) expires 01 Jun 2033
    • National ID No.: 0491477287 (Iran)
    • Alt. National ID No.: 55534731654 (Turkey)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company.

    MOSLEHI, Ehsan (Arabic: احسان مصلحی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 14 Jun 1982
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0067352472 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director/chairman of Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company, the rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company.

    NASAB, Ehsan Saidi (Arabic: احسان سعیدی نسب)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 23 Sep 1994
    • POB: Dezful, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 1990560016 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Vice chairman of Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company, the rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company.

    QUSHCHI, Samad Vafayi (Arabic: صمد وفایی قوشچی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 17 May 1971
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0055513042 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    RAMAZAN, Hamid Reza (Arabic: حمید رضا رمضان)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 19 Feb 1982
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0491779488 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Board member of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

    SHASHAEH, Majid (Arabic: مجید شعشعه)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 12 Apr 1981
    • POB: Shemiran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0451421450 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Vice chairman of the board of directors of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    TADAYYON, Mahmud (Arabic: محمود تدین)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 25 Jul 1961
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0045067082 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of the board of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902   Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran”

    AKU TEJARAT RAVIZH KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت آکو تجارت راویژ کیش)

    • Address: Unit 471, Floor 3, No. 0, Commercial Center Complex, Central Market Alley, Ferdowsi Boulevard, Kish City, Hormozgan 7941894166, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Dec 2022
    • National ID No.: 14011768267 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 14664 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Sina. Bank Sina is controlled by the Supreme Leader’s Office and was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت فاراب سروش آفاق قشم)

    • Address: Unit 6, Floor 4, No. 0, Khordad Alley, Bustan Street, Bustan, Qeshm, Hormozgan 7951168962, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Jul 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008434276 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 6493 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Shahr Bank that oversees the movement of funds for Shahr Bank’s clients via a network of foreign front companies. Its chairman is the previously designated Hossein Yaghoobi (a.k.a. Hossein Yaghoubi Miab). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    FRATELLO CARBONE TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Unit 1021 Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105 Chatham Road South, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 05 May 2020
    • Company Number: 2938290 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 71828340 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company in Bank Melli’s rahbar network that has transferred more than $20 million on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    GASOLIX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED

    • Address: Room 602, 6/F, Kai Yue Commercial Building No. 2C, Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 12 Apr 2023
    • Company Number: 3270003 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75224958 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Used on multiple occasions to move NIOC proceeds. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    GLOBENTURE LIMITED

    • Address: 18/F, V Huen Building, 138 Queen’s Road, Hong Kong, China; 21/F, CMA Building, 64 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Jun 2023
    • Company Number: 3286289 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75388986 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company that operates as part of the clandestine banking network operated by Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت کارمانیا تجارت عصر کیش)

    • Address: Kish Free Trade Zone, Kish, Hormozgan, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Dec 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008849042 (Iran)
    • Identification Number: 411664153955 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 13965 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Tourism Bank was designated on October 8, 2020 pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت خاور تجارت آرکا کیش)

    • Address: Sahel Boulevard, Diplomat Commercial and Administrative Complex, 3rd Floor, Unit 304, Kish, Hormozgan 7941895978, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 27 Jul 2020
    • National ID No.: 14009960537 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 14068 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Eghtesad Novin Bank was designated on October 8, 2020 pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC (Arabic: شرکت با مسئولیت محدود نقش سیمرغ سهند)

    • Address: Derakhti Town, Shahid Mahmoud Fakhram-e-Ghodam Street, Sepehr Street, No. 34, Third Floor, Unit 5, Tehran 1468943413, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 05 Feb 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008131728 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 537416 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Parsian Bank was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NIX ENERGY LIMITED

    • Address: Shop A/4, G/F, Wah Hoi Mansion, No. 254-280 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 24 Aug 2023
    • Company Number: 3311838 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75646530 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company operating within Iran’s clandestine banking system, used by Iranian exchange houses, including sanctioned exchange house Sadaf Exchange, to transfer millions of dollars on behalf of sanctioned Iranian entities. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NOOSEB TRADE LIMITED

    • AKA: BESOON TRADE LIMITED
    • Address: Unit 811, Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105, Chatham Road South, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Sep 2022
    • Company Number: 3190568 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 74424595 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Associated with Bank Melli and Parsian Bank and has been used on multiple occasions to receive petroleum or petroleum-product related payments. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    QIANZA LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Jun 2022
    • Company Number: 14174361 (United Kingdom)
    • Linked to: EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company owned by Janelyn Eusebio Emperador. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Janelyn Eusebio Emperador.

    RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شركت راهبر تجارى ستاره تابان كيش)

    • Address: Bandar Lengeh County, Kish District, Bandargah, Persian Gulf Square, Pars Alley 29, No. 30, Ground Floor, Unit 3, Kish, Hormozgan 7941798316, Iran; Iran Boulevard, Southwest of the Port, Block 29, First Floor, Unit 3, Kish, Hormozgan 7941798316, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 22 Jul 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008485664 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 13882 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Sepah, a key provider of financing for Iran’s ballistic missile program. Bank Sepah was designated on November 5, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13382. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    REDWING GLOBAL LIMITED

    • Address: 18/F, V Huen Building, 138 Queen’s Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 07 Jul 2023
    • Company Number: 3296631 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75493363 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company that operates as part of the clandestine banking network operated by Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    RQI COMMODITY HK LIMITED

    • Address: Flat 2304, 23/F, Ho King Commercial Centre 2-16, Fa Yuen Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Feb 2023
    • Company Number: 3231907 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 74842660 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Associated with Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    SANOVO LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 30 Oct 2018
    • Company Number: 11648866 (United Kingdom)
    • Linked to: EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company owned by Janelyn Eusebio Emperador. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Janelyn Eusebio Emperador.

    SHUQUN LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 05 Jan 2021
    • Company Number: 13114202 (United Kingdom)

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company used by FSAQ via HMS Trading. Through 2024, Shuqun LTD transferred over $70 million worth of payments for Iranian crude oil and oil distillates on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.

    TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شركت تجارت سرير افروز كيش)

    • Address: Khaneh Gostar Administrative Services Building TS38, Siri Square, Pardis Street, No. 0, Ground Floor, Unit 5, Bandar Lengeh County, Kish City, Hormozgan 7941899877, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Jan 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008081057 (Iran)
    • Business Registration Number: 13777 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Bank Mellat was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    OFAC Program: SDGT   Specially Designated Global Terrorist; Executive Order 13224

    TAI LUNG TRADING LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 大隆貿易有限公司)

    • Address: Unit 2A, 17/F, Glenealy Tower, No. 1, Glenealy, Central, Hong Kong, China
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Aug 2024
    • Business Registration Number: 76922812 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: SEYYED MOHAMMAD MOSANNA’I NAJIBI AND PARTNERS COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Front company operating within Iran’s clandestine banking system, used by Iranian exchange houses, including sanctioned exchange house Sadaf Exchange, to transfer millions of dollars on behalf of sanctioned Iranian entities as part of Iran’s shadow banking system. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Sadaf Exchange.

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  • April 28, 2026: UN updates adds to Sudan sanctions, modifies Taliban designations

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    The updates to the lists mentioned in the subject above were made on 28 April 2026.  

    To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Releases:

    Changes to the 1591 List

    Changes to the 1988 List

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    The Sudan update:

    26-0191nveDownload

    and the Taliban one:

    NV SCA 14 26 (05) AmendmentsDownload

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  • April 24, 2026: OFAC Iran and Counter-Terror Update, Part 1 (a little delayed): The Designations

    Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designation Update; Issuance of Iran-related General License

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Global Network Fueling Iran’s Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet

    State Press Release: U.S. Sanctions Intensify Pressure on Iran’s Oil Trade Network in China

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902]  Executive Order 13902

    ANKA ENERGY AND LOGISTICS COMPANY

    • Office 3111, Park Lane Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Identification Number: IMO 0295422

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Anka Energy and Logistics Company is a Marshall Islands-based entity that owns the LPG tanker LPG SEVAN (IMO 9177806). LPG SEVAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 750,000 barrels — to Bangladesh between August and November 2025.

     

     

    COSTIN SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 12 Mar 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0191080
    • Business Registration Number: 77838200 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Costin Shipping Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude/oil products tanker BANGUS (IMO 9308998). BANGUS has transported more than one million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025.

     

     

    DOFA SHIPPING LTD

    • Room 2604, 357, Songlin Lu, Pudong Qu, Shanghai 200122, China
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0281591

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Dofa Shipping Ltd is a China-based company that owns the crude oil tanker EDOR (IMO 9259317). EDOR has transported millions of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) since late 2025.

     

     

    EVY BLUE LTD

    • 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0326041

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Evy Blue Ltd is a Liberia-based company that owns the chemical/oil tanker BENTLEY (IMO 9220914). BENTLEY has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025.

     

     

    EXTENSIVE SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Room D07, 8th Floor, Kai Tak Factory Building 99, King Fuk Street, San Po Kong, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0234236
    • Business Registration Number: 78041557 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Extensive Shipping Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker COVENIO (IMO 9263227). COVENIO has transported more than six million barrels of Iranian oil to China since early 2025.

     

     

    HENGLI PETROCHEMICAL DALIAN REFINERY CO., LTD.

    • AKA: 恒力石化 大连 炼化有限公司 (Chinese Simplified)
    • No. 298, Changsong Road, Changxing Island Economic Region, Zhangxing, Dalian, Liaoning 116300, China
    • Website: http://www.henglipc.com
    • Organization Established Date: 10 Mar 2014
    • Registration Number: 210244000026548 (China)
    • Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): 91210244089087324F (China)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd. is China’s second-largest independent “teapot” refinery and one of Iran’s largest customers for crude oil and petroleum products, having purchased billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum. Since at least 2023, Hengli has received Iranian oil cargoes from sanctioned shadow fleet vessels including BIG MAG (IMO 9263215), GALE (IMO 9294240), and ARES (IMO 9174397), which alone delivered over five million barrels of Iranian crude oil. Hengli has also received Iranian crude oil shipments overseen by Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars Company — the oil sales arm of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff — generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian military. Treasury has previously targeted four other teapot refineries as part of the maximum pressure campaign. In connection with today’s designation, OFAC issued Iran-related General License V, authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving Hengli.

     

     

    LAUREL SHIPPING LTD

    • 5th Floor, Genesis Building, PO Box 446, Genesis Close, George Town, Cayman Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 2020
    • Identification Number: IMO 6210475

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Laurel Shipping Ltd is a Cayman Islands-based company that owns the crude oil tanker ANSHUN II (IMO 9253117). ANSHUN II has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2024.

     

     

    LEPUS NAVIGATION LTD

    • Office 2207, Prime Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0212118

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Lepus Navigation Ltd is a UAE-based company that owns the crude oil tanker SMD WORLD (IMO 9290086). SMD WORLD has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since mid-2025.

     

     

    LISBOA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

    • Room 1002, 10th Floor, Easey Commercial Building 253-261, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
    • Identification Number: IMO 6427261
    • Business Registration Number: 75056094 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Lisboa Shipping Company Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the chemical/oil tanker LISBOA (IMO 9257711). LISBOA transported eight cargoes of Iranian naphtha totaling over 2.5 million barrels to the United Arab Emirates between July 2025 and January 2026.

     

     

    MIHIR SHIPPING INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 08 Dec 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0404616
    • Company Number: 135674 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Mihir Shipping Inc. is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the oil products tanker MIRAAN (IMO 9242481). MIRAAN has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) as recently as early 2026.

     

     

    NAXOS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    • Panama
    • Organization Established Date: 2023
    • RUC #: 155733535-2-2023 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6395865

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Naxos Maritime and Trading S.A. is a Panama-based company that owns the LPG tanker GALVIN (IMO 9387762). GALVIN has transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian LPG since early 2025.

     

     

    NICE GIFT LIMITED

    • Room D, 10/F, Tower A, Billion Centre, 1 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, China
    • Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Jul 2022
    • Identification Number: IMO 6391672
    • Business Registration Number: 74281486 (Virgin Islands, British)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Nice Gift Limited is a British Virgin Islands-based company that owns, operates, and manages the crude oil tanker MAGNOLIA (IMO 9258519). MAGNOLIA transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian crude oil to China in January 2026.

     

     

    PATRIOT INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Dec 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 0237023
    • Company Number: 129142 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Patriot Inc. is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the LPG tanker LIN 9 (IMO 9240158). LIN 9 has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian ethylene since late 2023 through early 2026.

     

     

    REAYOU COMPANY LIMITED

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 26 May 2022
    • Identification Number: IMO 6343147
    • Business Registration Number: 114623 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Reayou Company Limited is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the crude oil tanker SEEKER 8 (IMO 9294329). SEEKER 8 transported over four million barrels of Iranian crude oil between January and February 2026, ultimately discharging the cargo in China.

     

     

    SKYROS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    • Panama
    • Organization Established Date: 2022
    • RUC #: 155721609-2-2022 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6351601

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Skyros Maritime and Trading S.A. is a Panama-based company that owns the LPG tanker HH GLORY (IMO 9534614). HH GLORY has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian LPG since 2025.

     

     

    THIEN AN HOA BINH COMPANY LIMITED

    • Xom Thia, Xa Yen Mong, Hoa Binh, Vietnam
    • Identification Number: IMO 6266198

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Thien An Hoa Binh Company Limited is a Vietnam-based company that owns, operates, and manages the LPG tanker GLOBAL VIVIAN (IMO 9002908). GLOBAL VIVIAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — some 1.6 million barrels — between April and October 2025, with cargo ultimately delivered to the United Arab Emirates.

     

     

    TING TAO COMPANY LIMITED

    • Room 2101, Zhuyuan Building 10, Yangshupu Lu Hongkou Qu, Shanghai 200082, China
    • Hong Kong, China
    • Identification Number: IMO 0198612

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Ting Tao Company Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns and operates the crude oil tanker LYNN (IMO 9352559). LYNN engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian crude oil with a shadow fleet tanker off the coast of Malaysia in May 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China.

     

     

    XIFOIDES GROUP LIMITED

    • Rm 20, Floor 7, Block B3, Tuen Mun Industrial Centre, 2, San Ping Circuit, Hong Kong, China
    • Room 701, Unit 127, 7/F, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsiu, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 24 Jul 2021
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 6244565
    • Business Registration Number: 73211117 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Xifoides Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker GOLDEN SUNRISE (IMO 9183362). GOLDEN SUNRISE has transported several million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025.

     

     

    YEGUA TRADING LIMITED

    • Room 701, Unit 108, 7/F Tower B New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Jun 2021
    • Identification Number: IMO 6238337
    • Company Number: 3058463 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 73090543 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Yegua Trading Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker STELLAR BEVERLY (IMO 9208069). STELLAR BEVERLY transported over two million barrels of Iranian crude oil between August and October 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China.

     

     

    ZHOUSHAN YAOHAI SHIPPING CO., LTD.

    • Room 529, Building 2, 29, Wenhua Lu, Dinghai Qu, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0316659
    • Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): 91330902MAEGMCML1T (China)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Zhoushan Yaohai Shipping Co., Ltd. is a China-based company that manages and operates the crude oil tanker ZHEN ZHU (IMO 9290359). ZHEN ZHU has transported more than four million barrels of Iranian oil to China since late 2025.

     

     

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902]  Executive Order 13902

    ANSHUN II (3FWU9)

    • AKA: “AN SHUN II”
    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9253117
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LAUREL SHIPPING LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, ANSHUN II has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2024. Its owner, Laurel Shipping Ltd, is based in the Cayman Islands.

     

     

    BANGUS (8PRX)

    • Vessel Type: Crude/Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9308998
    • MMSI: 314189000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: COSTIN SHIPPING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, BANGUS has transported more than one million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025. Its owner, Costin Shipping Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    BENTLEY (E5U5228)

    • Vessel Type: Chemical/Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Cook Islands
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9220914
    • MMSI: 518999247
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: EVY BLUE LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, BENTLEY has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025. Its owner, Evy Blue Ltd, is based in Liberia.

     

     

    COVENIO (HOZX)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9263227
    • MMSI: 351165000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: EXTENSIVE SHIPPING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, COVENIO has transported more than six million barrels of Iranian oil to China since early 2025. Its owner, Extensive Shipping Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    EDOR (V7A3569)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Marshall Islands
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9259317
    • MMSI: 538011855
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: DOFA SHIPPING LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, EDOR has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025. Its owner, Dofa Shipping Ltd, is based in China.

     

     

    GALVIN (3E2372)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9387762
    • MMSI: 352002602
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: NAXOS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GALVIN has transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian LPG since early 2025. Its owner, Naxos Maritime and Trading S.A., is based in Panama.

     

     

    GLOBAL VIVIAN (HPLV)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1992
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9002908
    • MMSI: 373502000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: THIEN AN HOA BINH COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GLOBAL VIVIAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 1.6 million barrels — between April and October 2025, with cargo ultimately delivered to the United Arab Emirates. Its owner, operator, and manager, Thien An Hoa Binh Company Limited, is based in Vietnam.

     

     

    GOLDEN SUNRISE (D6A4080)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Comoros
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9183362
    • MMSI: 620800080
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: XIFOIDES GROUP LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GOLDEN SUNRISE has transported several million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025. Its owner, Xifoides Group Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    HH GLORY (3FCJ9)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2011
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9534614
    • MMSI: 352255000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: SKYROS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, HH GLORY has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian LPG since 2025. Its owner, Skyros Maritime and Trading S.A., is based in Panama.

     

     

    LIN 9 (V2YG8)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Antigua & Barbuda
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9240158
    • MMSI: 305697000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: PATRIOT INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LIN 9 has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian ethylene since late 2023 through early 2026. Its owner, Patriot Inc., is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    LISBOA (HPQL)

    • Vessel Type: Chemical/Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9257711
    • MMSI: 353534000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LISBOA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LISBOA transported eight cargoes of Iranian naphtha totaling over 2.5 million barrels to the United Arab Emirates between July 2025 and January 2026. Its owner, Lisboa Shipping Company Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    LPG SEVAN (3E2818)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9177806
    • MMSI: 352001983
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: ANKA ENERGY AND LOGISTICS COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LPG SEVAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 750,000 barrels — to Bangladesh between August and November 2025. Its owner, Anka Energy and Logistics Company, is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    LYNN (VRWZ6)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Hong Kong
    • Other Vessel Flag: China
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2007
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9352559
    • MMSI: 477156400
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: TING TAO COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LYNN engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian crude oil with a shadow fleet tanker off the coast of Malaysia in May 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China. Its owner and operator, Ting Tao Company Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    MAGNOLIA (VRSY6)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Hong Kong
    • Other Vessel Flag: China
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9258519
    • MMSI: 477401400
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: NICE GIFT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, MAGNOLIA transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian crude oil to China in January 2026. Its owner, operator, and manager, Nice Gift Limited, is based in the British Virgin Islands.

     

     

    MIRAAN (D6A4322)

    • AKA: “CHINTAMANI”
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Comoros
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2002
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9242481
    • MMSI: 620800322
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: MIHIR SHIPPING INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, MIRAAN has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) as recently as early 2026. Its owner, Mihir Shipping Inc., is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    SEEKER 8 (YJRQ9)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Vanuatu
    • Former Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9294329
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: REAYOU COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, SEEKER 8 transported over four million barrels of Iranian crude oil between January and February 2026, ultimately discharging the cargo in China. Its owner, Reayou Company Limited, is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    SMD WORLD (3FRT9)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9290086
    • MMSI: 371386000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LEPUS NAVIGATION LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, SMD WORLD has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since mid-2025. Its owner, Lepus Navigation Ltd, is based in the United Arab Emirates.

     

     

    STELLAR BEVERLY

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Mozambique (False)
    • Former Vessel Flag: Gambia (False)
    • alt. Former Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2000
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9208069
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: YEGUA TRADING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, STELLAR BEVERLY transported over two million barrels of Iranian crude oil between August and October 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China. Its owner, Yegua Trading Limited, is based in Hong Kong. The vessel’s use of false flag designations (Mozambique and Gambia) is consistent with deceptive shipping practices commonly employed by Iran’s shadow fleet.

     

     

    ZHEN ZHU (8POV)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9290359
    • MMSI: 314100000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: ZHOUSHAN YAOHAI SHIPPING CO., LTD.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, ZHEN ZHU has transported more than four million barrels of Iranian oil to China since late 2025. Its manager and operator, Zhoushan Yaohai Shipping Co., Ltd., is based in China.

     

     

    Amendments:

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

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [IRAN]  Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 560
      • [SDGT]  Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594
      • [IRGC]  Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR Part 561
      • [IFSR]  Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561

    BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN

    • AKA:
      • BANK MARKAZI IRAN
      • CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN
      • CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (Arabic: بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ایران)
    • PO Box 15875/7177, 144 Mirdamad Blvd, Tehran, Iran
    • 213 Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran 11365, Iran
    • Mirdamad Blvd, 144 – P.O. Box 15875/7/77, Tehran, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Digital Currency Address – TRX: TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81
    • alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9
    • Linked To:
      • ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE
      • HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran is the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, previously designated under multiple Iran-related and counter-terrorism sanctions programs. This amendment adds two Tron (TRX) blockchain digital wallet addresses to the bank’s existing SDN listing, extending OFAC’s sanctions reach into digital currency transactions associated with this entity.

     

     

    List of Changes:

    • Digital Currency Address – TRX:
      • Added: TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81
    • alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX:
      • Added: TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9

    sorry for the delay – I decided to post the “Part 2” while this was cooking in Claude (which corrected my prompt so the response shows up as a draft post in WordPress)

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  • 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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  • April 21, 2026: OFAC Counter-Terror & NPWMD Designations

    Technical note: Treasury seems to have blocked robots access, so I now actually have to export press releases to PDF and attach them to my prompt instead of having the chatbot fetch them itself. Grrrr…..

    Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement Networks

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

    Additions:

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

    • OFAC Programs:
      • SDGT Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions
      • IFSR Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561 — Iran Sanctions

    ATAEI AGHDAM, Gholam Abbas

    • AKA:
      • AGHDAM, Gholamabbas Atayyi
      • AQDAM, Gholamabbas Atai
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 08 Jun 1954
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • National ID No.: 0044919417 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: SEPEHR KAVEH KISH INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Ataei Aghdam is the chairman and a member of the board of directors of Sepehr Kaveh Kish International Trading Company (Sepehr Kaveh Kish), the parent company of Mahan Air. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being a leader or official of Sepehr Kaveh Kish.

    HOSSEINZADEH, Jamshid

    • AKA:
      • HOSSEINZADEH, Jamshid Hussein
      • ZADEH, Jamshid Hossein
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 21 Mar 1965
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • National ID No.: 0035996153 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: SEPEHR KAVEH KISH INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Hosseinzadeh is a member of the board of directors of Sepehr Kaveh Kish International Trading Company. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being a leader or official of Sepehr Kaveh Kish.

    MAHDIAN, Mohammad Hossein

    • AKA: MAHDIAN, Mohammad Hosein
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 21 Sep 1984
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • National ID No.: 0068511671 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: MAHAN AIR

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Mahdian manages passenger and cargo services for Mahan Air. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mahan Air.

    • OFAC Programs:
      • NPWMD Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 544 — Non-Proliferation Sanctions
      • IFSR Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561 — Iran Sanctions

    BALKHKANLU, Kamal Sabah

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • Address: Turkey
    • DOB: 25 May 1987
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 2830936841 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Balkhkanlu is a Tehran-based currency exchanger who has acted as a longtime payment facilitator for Pishgam Electronic Safeh Company’s (PESC) efforts to procure carbon fiber and servomotors — items sought by Iran for its ballistic missile and UAV programs. Under the guidance of PESC’s CEO Hamid Reza Janghorbani, Balkhkanlu used third-country bank accounts to transfer funds to PESC’s suppliers. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological, or other support for, or goods or services in support of, PESC. PESC was itself designated by OFAC on September 27, 2023, pursuant to E.O. 13382, for supporting the IRGC Aerospace Force Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC ASF SSJO).

    KHALILI, Danial

    • AKA: KHALILI, Danyal
    • Address: Iran
    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 18 Nov 1994
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 3550119267 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: JANGHORBANI, Hamid Reza

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Khalili is an Iranian national who served as PESC’s agent, facilitating the receipt and delivery of items procured through Janghorbani’s network. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological, or other support for, or goods or services in support of, Hamid Reza Janghorbani.

    ROKNIFARD, Hamidreza

    • AKA:
      • ROKNIFARD, Hamid Reza
      • RUKNI FARD, Hamid Rida
    • Address: Shiraz, Iran
    • DOB: 02 Sep 1959
    • POB: Shiraz, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 5489463562 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: ADAK PARGAS PARS TRADING COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Roknifard is the chairman and a member of the board of directors of Adak Pargas Pars Trading Company. OFAC designated Adak Pargas Pars on February 25, 2026, pursuant to E.O. 13382, for facilitating U.S.-designated individual Marco Klinge’s efforts to procure sodium perchlorate — a ballistic missile propellant precursor — including for Iranian government customers such as Parchin Chemical Industries (PCI). Hamidreza Roknifard is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for being owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Adak Pargas Pars.

    ROKNIFARD, Mostafa

    • Address: Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran
    • DOB: 18 Sep 1977
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 2291705083 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: ADAK PARGAS PARS TRADING COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Mostafa Roknifard is the vice chairman and a member of the board of directors of Adak Pargas Pars Trading Company. He is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for being owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Adak Pargas Pars.

    VAHIDI, Mohammad

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 15 Oct 2001
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: JANGHORBANI, Hamid Reza

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Vahidi is an Iranian national and associate of PESC CEO Hamid Reza Janghorbani. As part of his procurement efforts on behalf of PESC, Janghorbani routed shipments of materials and equipment to a Dubai address associated with Vahidi. Vahidi is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological, or other support for, or goods or services in support of, Janghorbani.

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

    • OFAC Programs:
      • SDGT Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions
      • IFSR Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561 — Iran Sanctions

    CHABOK FZCO

    • AKA: “CHABOK AVIATION”
    • Address: Warehouse No. FZS1BM05, Jebel Ali Free Zone South Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Address: P.O. Box 17737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: www.chabok.aero
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 01 May 2000
    • Chamber of Commerce Number: 316998 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Business Registration Number: 2579 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11447681 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: MAHAN AIR

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Dubai-based Chabok FZCO has facilitated the procurement of sensors and other U.S.-origin aircraft components for Mahan Air in Iran. It is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mahan Air. Mahan Air was designated by OFAC on October 12, 2011, pursuant to E.O. 13224, for providing financial, material, and technological support to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF); and by the State Department in December 2019 pursuant to E.O. 13382. The State Department press release notes that Mahan Air has previously transported IRGC operatives, weapons, equipment, and funds.

    SAMAN AIR SERVICES COMPANY

    • AKA: SAMAN AIR SERVICES PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY
    • Address: Terminal 4, Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Apr 2005
    • National ID No.: 10102855345 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 244870 (Iran)
    • Linked To: SEPEHR KAVEH KISH INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Saman Air Services Company is owned by Mahan Air (itself a subsidiary of Sepehr Kaveh Kish). The CEO and members of the board of directors of Saman Air Services all serve as members of the board of directors of Sepehr Kaveh Kish or as managers for Mahan Air. In 2025, prior to the recognition of the new interim Venezuelan government, Saman Air Services facilitated the shipment of UAVs and weapons from Iran to Venezuela in coordination with Venezuelan state-owned airline Conviasa (identified by OFAC pursuant to E.O. 13884 on February 7, 2020). Saman Air Services is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Sepehr Kaveh Kish.

    SEPEHR KAVEH KISH INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY

    • Address: Unit 711, Floor 7, Sarina Market Complex, No. 0, Main Street, Khayyam Street, Kish District, Bandar Lengeh County, Kish, Hormozgan 7941897163, Iran
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Mar 2012
    • National ID No.: 14000221667 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 9946 (Iran)
    • Linked To: MAHAN AIR

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Sepehr Kaveh Kish International Trading Company is the parent company of Mahan Air, and also serves as the chairman of Mahan Air’s board of directors. Mahan Air is involved in Iran’s procurement and transport of UAV systems and weapons to and from Iran, and entities in the UAE, Türkiye, Iraq, China, Thailand, Pakistan, and India have provided material, logistical, and other support to Mahan Air flights. Sepehr Kaveh Kish is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, Mahan Air.

    • OFAC Programs:
      • NPWMD Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 544 — Non-Proliferation Sanctions
      • IFSR Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561 — Iran Sanctions

    EMTI FIBER TEXTILE IMPORT EXPORT TRADE LIMITED COMPANY

    • AKA: Latin: EMTI İPLIK TEKSTİL İTHALAT İHRACAT TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
    • Address: Asik Veysel Neighborhood, Talatpasa Avenue, Orkide Residential Complex, B 17 No: 5A, Suite No: 01, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 31 Oct 2023
    • Trade License No.: 488350-5 (Turkey)
    • Registration Number: 1483400-0 (Turkey)
    • Linked To: PARDISAN REZVAN SHARGH INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, this Türkiye-based company has completed hundreds of shipments of cotton linters to Pardisan Rezvan Shargh International Private Joint Stock Company (Pardisan Rezvan Shargh). Cotton linters are processed into nitrocellulose, which is used to improve the performance of solid propellant rocket motors — commonly used in ballistic missiles. OFAC designated Pardisan Rezvan Shargh on December 30, 2025, for being owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, Mostafa Rostami Sani, who had procured dozens of metric tons of sodium perchlorate for Parchin Chemical Industries (PCI), an element of Iran’s Defense Industries Organization responsible for importing and exporting chemical goods. Emti Fiber Textile is designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological, or other support for, or goods or services in support of, Pardisan Rezvan Shargh.

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

    • OFAC Programs:
      • SDGT Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions
      • NPWMD Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 544 — Non-Proliferation Sanctions
      • IFSR Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561 — Iran Sanctions

    EP-MTB

    • Aircraft Manufacture Date: 2001
    • Aircraft Model: B777-200ER
    • Aircraft Operator: Mahan Air
    • Aircraft Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN): 28527
    • Aircraft Tail Number: EP-MTB
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: Aircraft
    • Linked To: MAHAN AIR

    Supplemental Information: According to both press releases, EP-MTB is one of two Boeing 777-200ER aircraft owned and operated by Mahan Air being identified as blocked property in which Mahan Air has an interest. Mahan Air is involved in Iran’s procurement and transport of UAV systems and weapons. The State Department press release notes that Mahan Air has previously transported IRGC operatives, weapons, equipment, and funds.

    EP-MTE

    • Aircraft Manufacture Date: 2003
    • Aircraft Model: B777-200ER
    • Aircraft Operator: Mahan Air
    • Aircraft Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN): 33369
    • Aircraft Tail Number: EP-MTE
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: Aircraft
    • Linked To: MAHAN AIR

    Supplemental Information: According to both press releases, EP-MTE is one of two Boeing 777-200ER aircraft owned and operated by Mahan Air being identified as blocked property in which Mahan Air has an interest. Mahan Air is involved in Iran’s procurement and transport of UAV systems and weapons. The State Department press release notes that Mahan Air has previously transported IRGC operatives, weapons, equipment, and funds.

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  • April 17, 2026: OFAC adds Iran-related counter-terror listings, and Sudan listings

    Counter Terrorism Designations; Sudan Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Commanders

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Recruitment Network Enabling War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce

    State Press Release: Taking Action Against Iran-Backed Militia Commanders Threatening U.S. Personnel

    State Press Release: Marking Three Years of Conflict in Sudan with Sanctions and Appeal for Humanitarian Truce

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: SDGT Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    AL RAMMAHI, Ammar Jasim Kadhim

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 16 Aug 1976
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: B29874786 (Iraq) expires 25 May 2033
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Al Rammahi is a Kata’ib Hizballah (KH) operational commander who directs KH attack planning efforts and generates targeting information for attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities. He also coordinates the timing and location of KH operations. The State Department’s press release notes that KH, along with Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haqq, Harakat Al-Nujaba, and Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada, undermines Iraq’s sovereignty, exploits its resources to fund terrorism, and attacks Iraq’s neighbors and innocent Iraqi civilians with impunity. These four groups are designated as both Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) pursuant to E.O. 13224 and as Foreign Terrorist Organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

    ALBAKHATRA, Khalid Jameel Abed

    • AKA: BAKHATRI, Khaled
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 Jan 1978
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A13438387 expires 21 Jul 2026
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Albakhatra is a senior Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) official who specifically serves as a KSS commander. KSS is supported by Iran with training, funding, and weapons and has threatened U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq.

    ALMOHAMMED, Radhwan Yousif Hameed

    • AKA:
      • ABDALLAH, Hajji
      • AL-MOHAMMED, Radhwan Youssef Hameed
      • AL-MOHAMMED, Ridwan Youssef Hameed
      • AL-MUHAMMAD, Ridwan Yusif Hamid
      • AL-TAWIL, Abu Abdallah
      • GHADIR, Abu
      • TAHIR, Abu
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 23 Nov 1970
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A18208609 (Iraq) expires 22 Nov 2028
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Almohammed has been a key KH official for several years and coordinated KH operations. KH has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks in Iraq since its founding in 2006, against both U.S. forces and forces serving in support of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and is ideologically tied to Iran, receiving financial and military support from Iran.

    HAMZAH, Hasan Dheyab Hamzah

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1977
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: B10398022 (Iraq) expires 25 Feb 2032
    • alt. Passport: A11413285 (Iraq) expires 19 Aug 2024
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Hamzah is a senior KH official involved in operations who coordinates KH operations, including threats to U.S. forces.

    JAYTHOOM, Husham Hashim

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 25 Aug 1969
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A21616600 (Iraq) expires 20 May 2031
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: HARAKAT AL-NUJABA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Jaythoom is a military trainer for Harakat al-Nujaba (HAN). HAN officials have publicly threatened to attack U.S. personnel in Iraq and the region, and HAN has openly pledged its loyalties to Iran at the expense of Iraqi sovereignty.

    MUKHAMIS, Saeed Kadhim

    • AKA:
      • MGHAMES, Sameer Kadem
      • MUGHAMIS, Said Kazim
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 May 1972
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: G1364088 (Iraq) expires 17 Jul 2015
    • National ID No.: 00668627 (Iraq) expires 12 Dec 2020
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Mukhamis is a senior KSS official. KSS is supported by Iran with training, funding, and weapons and has threatened U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq.

    SUWAED, Safaa Adnan Jabbar

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 May 1972
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A18386175 (Iraq) expires 22 Mar 2029
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ASA’IB AHL AL-HAQ

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Suwaed is a senior Asa’ib Ahl al-Haqq (AAH) official and military commander, as well as a chief of operations in Salah ad-Din Province, Iraq. As of March 2026, AAH has utilized Iranian drones to attack U.S. and Coalition forces in Northern Iraq. AAH has claimed responsibility for thousands of attacks against U.S. and Coalition Forces since its founding in 2006, and has been extensively funded and trained by Iran throughout.

    OFAC Program: SUDAN-EO14098 Executive Order 14098

    GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar

    • Addresses:
      • Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia
      • Al Fattan Marine Tower, Apt 3105, Jumeriah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1963
    • POB: Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 5934638 (Colombia)
    • Passport: PE144026 (Colombia) expires 29 Aug 2027
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Jose Oscar Garcia Batte is a Colombian national and former Colombian Army Colonel who owns the Bogota-based recruiting company Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB), also known as Mi Futuro Global. Through GQAB, he knowingly recruited former Colombian military personnel to join the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI) and its successor Fénix to fight in Sudan for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He continued recruiting for A4SI even after learning that A4SI was sending personnel to Sudan to fight for the RSF. He has also recruited former Colombian military personnel to participate in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with individuals fighting on behalf of both sides. The State Department’s Sudan press release notes that this action marks three years since the civil war began in Sudan on April 15, 2023, during which over 150,000 people have been killed, more than 14 million displaced, and famine conditions persist.

    GARCIA BATTE, Omar Fernando

    • Address: Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia
    • DOB: 25 Sep 1961
    • POB: Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 5934268 (Colombia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Omar Fernando Garcia Batte is a Colombian national who serves as the manager and legal representative of Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB). He is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being a leader, official, or senior executive officer of GQAB, a person whose property and interests are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098.

    QUIJANO TORRES, Jose Libardo

    • Address: Colombia
    • DOB: 24 Sep 1975
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 74180772 (Colombia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Quijano Torres is a Colombian national serving as the nominal manager of Fénix Human Resources S.A.S. (Fénix), a Bogota-based employment agency opened in February 2025 as a replacement for the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI). Fénix was created by previously designated Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra and his wife Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero. Quijano Torres is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being a leader, official, or senior executive officer of Fénix.

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

    OFAC Program: SUDAN-EO14098 Executive Order 14098

    FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S.

    • AKA: “HRFENIX”
    • Address: Carrera 47 A No. 93-92, Bogota, Colombia
    • Website: https://hrfenix.com
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Feb 2025
    • NIT #: 9019295283 (Colombia)
    • Matricula Mercantil No: 03929145 (Colombia)

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Fénix Human Resources S.A.S. is a Bogota, Colombia-based employment agency opened in February 2025 by previously designated Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra and his previously designated wife Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero as a replacement for the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI). Fénix is being designated for being responsible for, or complicit in, actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Sudan. The investigation leading to today’s designations was carried out in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, National Targeting Center and Miami/Tampa Field Office.

    GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.

    • AKA: “MI FUTURO GLOBAL”
    • Address: Carrera 13 No. 49-15 Oficina 401, Bogota, Colombia
    • Website: https://mifuturoglobal.com
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Jun 2012
    • NIT #: 9005343144 (Colombia)
    • Matricula Mercantil No: 02228829 (Colombia)
    • Linked to: GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB), also known as Mi Futuro Global, is owned by Jose Oscar Garcia Batte, a former Colombian Army Colonel. Through GQAB, Garcia Batte knowingly recruited former Colombian military personnel to join A4SI and its successor Fénix to fight in Sudan for the RSF, a paramilitary group that has carried out summary executions, ethnically motivated attacks, sexual and gender-based violence, and torture. The State Department determined in January 2025 that RSF members committed genocide in Sudan, and in December 2023 that RSF members had committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing. GQAB is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted for or on behalf of, Jose Oscar Garcia Batte.

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  • Swiss watches may be accurate, but FINMA web pages… not so much

    OK… yesterday’s post about SECO updates to the Taliban program has been updated. The FINMA notice page had a broken link to the program page, which has the update files and the consolidated list of designations for the individual sanctions program. That is now fixed… of course, since you know the update was due to the UN’s update on Wednesday, there’s not much drama.

    Still… done and dusted. If there’s no more activity today, enjoy your weekend.

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  • April 16, 2026: OFAC Update Part 1: the Nicaragua Designations

    Nicaragua-related Designations; Issuance of Nicaragua-related General License

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Government Officials, Nicaraguan Regime-Linked Gold Firms, and Individuals Involved in Seizing U.S.-Owned Property

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: NICARAGUA    Executive Order 13851

    BERMUDEZ TAPIA, Santiago Hernan

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 17 Mar 1970
    • POB: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0011703700021R (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Santiago Hernan Bermudez Tapia is the Vice Minister of Energy and Mines of Nicaragua. He was designated pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for being an official of the Government of Nicaragua. The press release describes him as one of the frontmen underpinning the Murillo-Ortega regime’s illicit gold scheme.

    BIAN, Feiwu (Chinese Simplified: 卞飞武)

    • AKA: 卞飞武
    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    • DOB: 01 Jan 1971
    • POB: Fujian Province, China
    • Nationality: China
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: EE3584492 (China) issued 14 Sep 2018 expires 13 Sep 2028
    • Residency Number: 000126493 (Nicaragua)
    • alt. Residency Number: 000081565 (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Feiwu Bian is the president and legal representative of Zhong Fu Development S.A. He was identified as one of the individuals involved in the forcible occupation of the plant belonging to BHMB Mining Nicaragua S.A. (BHMB), a Nicaraguan company founded in 2019 with foreign investment from a U.S. company. Representatives associated with the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship broke into BHMB’s facility, expelled security personnel, and assumed physical control of the property. BHMB has reportedly received no compensation for the seizure, and the Government of Nicaragua only recently formally rescinded BHMB’s license to operate. Bian was designated for acting for or on behalf of Zhong Fu and for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    MATUS BUITRAGO, Anibal Vladimir

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 25 Jan 1984
    • POB: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 001-250184-0016P (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Anibal Vladimir Matus Buitrago is a legal representative of Zhong Fu Development S.A. He was also identified as one of the individuals involved in the forcible occupation of BHMB Mining Nicaragua S.A.’s gold processing plant. He was designated for acting for or on behalf of Zhong Fu and for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    MATUS TAMARIZ, Lester

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 20 Jun 1959
    • POB: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 001-200659-0051K (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To:
      • ZHONG FU DEVELOPMENT S.A.

    Supplemental Information: Lester Matus Tamariz is an attorney whose notary public services facilitated and expedited the transfer of mining concessions to Zhong Fu Development S.A. He was designated for acting for or on behalf of Zhong Fu.

    ORTEGA MURILLO, Daniel Edmundo

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 30 Jan 1980
    • POB: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0013001800039W (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Daniel Edmundo Ortega Murillo is a son of co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and serves as the head of the Communication and Citizenship Council of Nicaragua. He was designated for being an official of the Government of Nicaragua. The press release notes that the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship has turned the Nicaraguan state into a family instrument, with adult children including previously sanctioned son Laureano Ortega Murillo (sanctioned April 17, 2019) appointed to key government positions.

    ORTEGA MURILLO, Maurice Facundo

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 01 Jul 1985
    • POB: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0010107850028J (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Maurice Facundo Ortega Murillo is a son of co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and serves as the Nicaraguan Presidential Delegate for Sports. He is tasked with overseeing the Nicaraguan Institute of Sports and its leadership and promoting the public image of his parents in that sphere. He was designated for being an official of the Government of Nicaragua.

    SOBALVARRO, Nelson Francisco

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • DOB: 22 Nov 1976
    • POB: Jinotega, Nicaragua
    • Nationality: Nicaragua
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: C03238305 (Nicaragua) issued 19 Jan 2023 expires 19 Jan 2033
    • National ID No.: 2412211760007F (Nicaragua)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Nelson Francisco Sobalvarro is the legal representative of previously sanctioned Compania Minera Internacional, Sociedad Anonima (COMINTSA), with general power of attorney. He transferred COMINTSA’s mining concessions to Zhong Fu Development S.A. prior to COMINTSA’s sanctions designation, and to Thomas Metal S.A. after COMINTSA was sanctioned on May 15, 2024. He was designated for acting for or on behalf of COMINTSA and for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

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

    OFAC Program: NICARAGUA    Executive Order 13851

    BROTHER METAL S.A.

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-XH6YJV (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Brother Metal S.A. is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime, despite having little to no history of gold exploration in Nicaragua. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    EXPORTADORA DE METALES SOCIEDAD ANONIMA

    • AKA: “EMSA”
    • Address: Planes de Altamira Primera Etapa Edificio #110, Costado Este del Centro Financiero Pellas, Managua, Nicaragua
    • Website: www.emsanic.com
    • Organization Established Date: 10 Oct 2019
    • Organization Type: Mining and Quarrying
    • alt. Organization Type: Wholesale of jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals
    • RUC #: J0310000287228 (Nicaragua)
    • Public Registration Number: MG00-22-003646 (Nicaragua)
    • License: 21821 (Nicaragua)
    • Business Number: MC-3CB18Z (Nicaragua)
    • alt. Business Number: UAF-RSO-C-XII-423-2019 (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: EMSA is a Managua-based company that sells gold in bulk in the United States. It is one of multiple enterprises organized by the Nicaraguan government to generate revenues for government use. EMSA collects unrefined gold from six different locations in Nicaragua to smelt at its Managua headquarters. The profits from gold sales have been electronically transferred to a bank account in Managua, which has potentially been used to equip, train, and pay the salaries of Nicaraguan paramilitary groups subordinate to the Nicaraguan government. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy. OFAC simultaneously issued Nicaragua-related General License 5, “Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Exportadora de Metales Sociedad Anonima,” to allow for an orderly wind-down of prior U.S. business dealings.

    GRUPO MINERO XILOA S.A.

    • AKA: GRUMIXSA
    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-XFBSJ5 (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Grupo Minero Xiloa S.A. (Minero) became more prominent after OFAC sanctioned COMINTSA and Capital Mining Investment Nicaragua on May 15, 2024. Minero buys artisanal gold in cash, processes it, and exports it through a network of allied Nicaraguan companies, using the U.S. financial system to legitimize illicit funds. These resources are then used to finance the regime’s repressive operations and maintain the political machinery that ensures its hold on power. Multiple former officials from U.S.-sanctioned entities ENIMINAS, Caruna, and Albanisa are now involved in Minero. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    NICARAGUA XINXIN LINZE MINERIA GROUP S.A.

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-9AF3ECG (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Nicaragua Xinxin Linze Mineria Group S.A. (Xinxin) is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime. Xinxin has been identified as having shipped over $25 million in gold to the United States in early to mid-2025. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    SANTA RITA MINING COMPANY S.A.

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-3CB247 (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Santa Rita Mining Company S.A. is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted thousands of acres in concessions for the extraction of minerals by the Murillo-Ortega regime. Santa Rita was among the companies linked to the regime that took part in the forcible seizure of BHMB Mining Nicaragua S.A.’s gold processing plant. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    THOMAS METAL S.A.

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-XGU17P (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Thomas Metal S.A. is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime. It received COMINTSA’s mining concessions after COMINTSA was sanctioned, transferred by designated individual Nelson Francisco Sobalvarro. It was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

    ZHONG FU DEVELOPMENT S.A.

    • Address: Managua, Nicaragua
    • Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
    • Company Number: MC-XFZRH1 (Nicaragua)

    Supplemental Information: Zhong Fu Development S.A. is a Nicaraguan gold firm that primarily operates in the Nicaraguan gold trade. It was among the companies linked to the Murillo-Ortega regime that took part in the forcible seizure of BHMB Mining Nicaragua S.A.’s gold processing plant. Designated attorney Lester Matus Tamariz used his notary public services to facilitate and expedite the transfer of mining concessions to Zhong Fu, and designated Nelson Francisco Sobalvarro transferred COMINTSA’s mining concessions to Zhong Fu prior to COMINTSA’s sanctions designation. Designated individuals Feiwu Bian (president and legal representative) and Anibal Vladimir Matus Buitrago (legal representative) were both identified as participants in the occupation of BHMB’s plant. Zhong Fu was designated for operating in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

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  • April 16, 2026: Yup, OFSI, too… makes the UN’s changes to Taliban listings, plus a Global Human Rights designation

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    Today, 16 April, the UK government varied 1 entity and 2 individuals under the Afghanistan sanctions regime and corrected 1 entity under the Global Human Rights regime

    Entities Varied:

    NameUnique ID
    HAJI KHAIRULLAH HAJI SATTAR MONEY EXCHANGEAFG0001

    Individuals Varied:

    NameUnique ID
    Khalil Ahmed HAQQANIAFG0118
    Abdul Rauf ZAKIRAFG0130

    Entities Corrected:

    NameUnique ID
    BSQUARE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDGHR0183

    (remember, those links are to FCDO’s UK Sanctions List pages for those parties – and the Download button makes a nice ODT document you can open in the word processor of your choice)

    Here’s OSFI’s Afghanistan/Taliban notice:

    Sanctions_Notice__Afghanistan__16_April_2026Download

    and the Global Human Rights one:

    Sanctions_Notice__Global_Human_RIghts__16_April_2026Download

    and, once more, here’s our recent blog post on the UN action, which includes a link to the press release.

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  • April 16, 2026: While we wait on SECO… Canada makes the same update…

    Greetings,

    On April 15th, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended four names on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult List of updates to the UNSC Consolidated List | Security Council.

    Sincerely,

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