Mr. Sanctions

Category: Designations

  • February 19, 2026: OFAC Sanctions-a-Rama: Changes to 4 different programs, and a new Counter-Terrorism General License

    First the General License, Counter-Terrorism General License 34 “Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Kovay Gardens”:

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    And the additions and updates:

    Counter Terrorism and Counter Narcotics Designations; Sudan-related Designations and Designation Update; Russia-related Designation Update; Issuance of Counter Terrorism General License

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders for Atrocities in El-Fasher

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Cartel-Linked Timeshare Resort Defrauding U.S. Citizens

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [SUDAN-EO14098] Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

    ADAM, Elfateh Abdullah Idris

    • AKA: * IDRIS, Al-Fateh Abdullah
      • “ABU LULU”
      • “ISSA ABU LULU”
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Rapid Support Forces Commander in Sudan
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Adam is an RSF brigadier general who filmed himself in El-Fasher killing unarmed civilians and bragging about killing thousands. He interrogated, mocked, and verbally abused civilian and surrendered SAF captives.

    MOHAMED, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed (Arabic: جدو حمدان أحمد محمد)

    • AKA: * “ABANSHUK”
      • “ABU NSHOUK”
      • “ABU SHOK”
    • DOB: 1973
    • POB: Kutum, North Darfur, Sudan
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 21932935991 (Sudan)
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Mohamed is an RSF major general who has served as the commander for North Darfur since 2021. He was filmed at an abandoned SAF base in El-Fasher following its capture by the RSF.

    MOHAMED, Tijani Ibrahim Moussa

    • AKA: * “AL ZEER SALEM”
      • “AL ZEIR SALEM”
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Rapid Support Forces Field Commander in Sudan
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Mohamed is an RSF field commander who participated in the RSF’s siege and capture of El-Fasher.

    OFAC Programs: * [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations

    • [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade

    GUTIERREZ OCHOA, Jose Luis

    • AKA: “Tolin”
    • DOB: 29 Dec 1987
    • POB: Michoacan de Ocampo, 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.: GUOL871229HMNTCS09 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique

    • AKA: “El Tagayas”
    • DOB: 13 Dec 1985
    • 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.: JITO851213HJCMPS07 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    • DOB: 12 Feb 1988
    • 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.: PARE880212HJCLDD01 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    RIOS GONZALEZ, Jonathan Faustino

    • AKA: * “Johnny Hood”
      • “Jonas Hood”
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1989
    • 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.: RIGJ890225HJCSNN06 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    • DOB: 14 Jan 1962
    • 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.: RIMC620114HJCVRR04 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

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

    OFAC Programs: * [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations

    • [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade

    ADMINISTRADORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA DEL MAR, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Dec 2014
    • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 1926 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: KOVAY GARDENS

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    AGENCIA DE SERVICIOS TURISTICOS INTERNACIONALES G8, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 18 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 67889 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ASESORIA Y SERVICIOS IMPORTADORES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 18727 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CLUB DEPORTIVO DE FORMACION AL FUTBOL GMX, S.DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Nov 2023
    • Organization Type: Activities of sports clubs
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2024010467 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    COLINAS PROYECTOS Y CONSTRUCCIONES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Construction of buildings
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CONSTRUCTORA PALACIOS PV, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Jan 2023
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2023010539 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CORPORATIVO CONTROLADOR EXPLORA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Activities of holding companies
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 18728 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CORPORATIVO DE TRANSFERENCIAS INTERNACIONALES DE BIENES RAICES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 18 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 67922 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    DEEP BLUE DESARROLLOS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 08 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 68136 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    DEEP BLUE SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Nov 2012
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017004 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ESTRATEGIA PVR, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Dec 2013
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80595 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    HIGH LAND PARK, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 04 Mar 2014
    • Organization Type: Travel agency activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017828 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    HOTEL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, LLC

    • AKA: VALLARTA GARDENS RESORTS, LLC
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 14 Nov 2012
    • Organization Type: Other reservation service and related activities
    • Tax ID No.: 32049481941 (Texas) (United States)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    KOVAY GARDENS

    • AKA: VALLARTA GARDENS
    • Website: https://kovaygardens.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2002
    • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: A Mexican timeshare resort located northwest of Puerto Vallarta that serves as part of the timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ORNITORRINCO INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 07 Jun 2011
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 63646 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    PUNTO 54, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Feb 2014
    • Organization Type: Travel agency activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80025 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    REEF ADMINISTRACION AVANZADA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Jan 2014
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80598 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    SOLUGAS SOLUCIONES EN GASOLINERAS, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Type: Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores
    • RFC: SSG080722688 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    VG DESARROLLOS DE LA BAHIA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • AKA: * FARO GRILL
      • GRUPO KOVAY
      • KOVAY DESARROLLOS
      • MARINE DIAMOND
      • NAVIS BY LA CRUZ
      • QUIYA RESIDENCES
      • SANTA JULIA SEASIDE LIVING
      • SELVARA SIGNATURE COLLECTION
      • ZUL BY LA CRUZ
    • Website: https://kovaydesarrollos.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 11 Jan 2013
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017740 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    Amendments:

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

    OFAC Program: [RUSSIA-EO14024] Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations

    LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INVESTMENT CONSULTANT ELBRUS CAPITAL

    • AKA: CAPELLA CAPITAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Cyrillic: ООО КАПЕЛЛА КАПИТАЛ)
    • Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.
    • Tax ID No.: 9703036511 (Russia)
    • Registration Number: 1217700261613 (Russia)

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Address
      • Changed: Nab. Presnenskaya D. 10, Floor 27, KOM. 11V, Moscow 123112, Russia to: 3/10 Elektricheskiy pereulok, building 1, office 1N/6, Presnenskiy District, Moscow 123557, Russia
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Added: CAPELLA CAPITAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Cyrillic: ООО КАПЕЛЛА КАПИТАЛ)

    OFAC Program: [SUDAN-EO14098] Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

    MUSA, Algoney Hamdan Daglo (Arabic: القوني حمدان دقلو موسى)

    • AKA: * DAGALO, Algoney Hamdan
      • DAGALO, Al-Qoni Hamdan
    • DOB: 07 Aug 1990
    • POB: Nayala North, Sudan
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: B00017334 (Sudan)
    • alt. Passport: B00024943 (Sudan) expires 27 Sep 2031
    • alt. Passport: AK1586127 (Kenya)
    • UAE Identification: 784199014302485 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Musa is the procurement director of the RSF and a brother of Mohammed Hamdan Daglo (Hemedti), the leader of the RSF. He has extended the war in Sudan by leading RSF efforts to procure weapons and military materiel.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: alt. Passport
      • Added: AK1586127 (Kenya)
    • Field Name: UAE Identification
      • Added: 784199014302485 (United Arab Emirates)

    Unrelated Administrative List Changes

    OFAC Program: [IRAN] Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations

    NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. LIMITED

    • AKA: * NAFT IRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY LTD
      • NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY
      • NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY LTD
      • “NICO”
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions; all offices worldwide
    • Linked to: NIOC INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (LONDON) LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Name
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. (NICO) LIMITED to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. LIMITED
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY (NICO) to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NICO to: “NICO”

    NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. SARL

    • AKA: “NICO”
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions; all offices worldwide

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Name
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. (NICO) SARL to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. SARL
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NICO to: “NICO”

    Press Chart: CHART – CJNG Timeshare Fraud Network – February 2026

    The State Department also issued related press releases:

    Targeting Paramilitary Commanders Committing Atrocities in Sudan

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 19, 2026

    Today, the United States is sanctioning Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed, and Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group whose members have committed genocide in Sudan. The RSF has perpetrated atrocities during the almost three-year conflict in Sudan. The RSF and allied militias engaged in a campaign of widespread killings, torture, and sexual violence in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, during the months-long siege and subsequent capture of the city in October 2025, targeting civilians based on their ethnicity and tribal identity. The RSF also prevented food and other humanitarian assistance from entering the city, leading to famine and disease.

    In addition, the Department of State is designating Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam under Section 7031(c) for gross violations of human rights. Idris brazenly filmed his atrocities, including executing unarmed civilians in El Fasher. As a result, Idris and his immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.

    The Trump Administration seeks a lasting peace in Sudan and an end to the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. We call on the belligerents to accept the U.S.-brokered humanitarian truce without preconditions.

    Today’s actions are being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 and pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. F, P.L. 119-75). For more information on today’s E.O 14098 action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release.

    and

    Sanctioning CJNG-Controlled Timeshare Resort for Defrauding U.S. Citizens

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 19, 2026

    The United States is sanctioning Kovay Gardens, a Mexican timeshare resort, along with five Mexican individuals and 17 Mexican companies linked to timeshare fraud schemes orchestrated by the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

    Last year, the Trump Administration designated CJNG as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). CJNG generates illicit revenue through drug trafficking, fuel theft, extortion, human trafficking, and timeshare fraud, and further endangers Americans by trafficking illicit fentanyl, which President Trump rightly designated as a weapon of mass destruction. The United States remains committed to protecting the American people from vicious FTOs and SDGTs.

    Today’s action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14059, which targets the proliferation of illicit drugs and their means of production, and E.O. 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists and their supporters.

    For more information about today’s sanctions, please see Treasury’s press release.

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  • February 18, 2026: SECO updates Hamas/Palestinian Islamic Jihad program

    Translated FINMA Notice:

    Updated sanction notification

    The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has adopted the Annex to the Ordinance of 10. April 2024 on measures against persons and organizations that support Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (SR 946.231.09).

    On the 18th Since February 2026, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) amended the annex and today updated the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, and published this update on its website. The new regulation comes into force on 18. February 2026, at 11:00 p.m.

    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    The update:

    Hamas, Palästinensischer Islamischer Dschihad_Delta_2026-02-18Download

    Update files: PDF, XML

    Updated Sanctions Program List

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  • February 19, 2026: SECO adds 7 persons to Sudan sanctions

    Translated FINMA notice:

    Updated sanction message: Sudan

    The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has approved Annex 2 of the Ordinance of 25. May 2005 on measures against Sudan (SR 946.231.18).

    On the 18th February 2026, the Federal Department of Economics, Education and Research WBF amended Annex 2. The WBF has therefore adapted the SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management) database, which is relevant for Switzerland, and published the adjustment on its website. The urgent change takes effect on the 18th. February 2026, 11:00 p.m.

    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    The update:

    Sudan_Delta_2026-02-18Download

    Update files: PDF, XML

    Updated Sanctions Program List

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  • Friday the 13th: OFSI updates one Russia-related listing

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    Today, Friday 13th February, the UK Government has varied the following designation.

    Individuals Varied:

    Name:Unique ID:
    Saodat NARZIEVARUS1319

    One individual was updated:

    Sanctions_Notice__Russia__13_February_2026Download

    I included the wording from the email for a reason: the Unique ID is a link to a web page with really-nicely formatted sanctions listings. Very user-friendly.

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  • February 10, 2026: Sanctions-Adjacent: State Designates 2 Officials Over Corruption

    Designations of Palau’s Senate President and Marshall Islands’ Former Mayor for Involvement in Significant Corruption

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 10, 2026

    The Department of State is publicly designating Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors. In addition, the Department is publicly designating Anderson Jibas, former mayor of the Kili/Bikini/Ejit community in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, for his involvement in significant corruption and misappropriation of U.S. provided funds during his time in public office. These actions render Baules, Jibas, and their immediate family members generally ineligible for entry into United States.

    Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China. His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected U.S. interests in Palau.

    Jibas abused his public position by orchestrating and financially benefitting from multiple misappropriation schemes involving theft, misuse, and abuse of funds from the U.S.-provided Bikini Resettlement Trust, resulting in most of the funds being stolen from the Kili/Bikini/Ejit people who are survivors and descendants of survivors of nuclear bomb testing in the 1940s and 1950s. The theft, misuse, and abuse of the U.S.-provided money for the fund wasted U.S. taxpayer money and contributed to a loss of jobs, food insecurity, migration to the United States, and lack of reliable electricity for the Kili/Bikini/Ejit people. The lack of accountability for Jibas’ acts of corruption has eroded public trust in the government of the Marshall Islands, creating an opportunity for malign foreign influence from China and others.

    The United States will continue to promote accountability for those who abuse public power for personal gain and steal from our citizens to enrich themselves. These designations reaffirm the United States’ commitment to countering global corruption affecting U.S. interests.

    These public designations are made under the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. F, P.L. 118-47), as carried forward by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. A, P.L. 119-37) (“Section 7031(c)”). Section 7031(c) requires the Secretary of State to publicly or privately designate foreign officials and their immediate family members about whom the Secretary has credible information of involvement in significant corruption or a gross violation of human rights.

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  • February 10, 2026: OFAC adds to Counter-Terror sanctions

    Counter Terrorism Designations

    State Press Release: Sanctioning Hizballah Finance Operatives

    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

    BORISOV, Andrey Viktorovich

    • Address: 21-2-264 Yasnogorskaya Str., Moscow 117463, Russia
    • DOB: 18 Mar 1978
    • POB: Moscow, Russia
    • nationality: Russia
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 530156715 (Russia) expires 17 Aug 2021
    • alt. Passport: 764083448 (Russia) expires 12 Mar 2031
    • National ID No.: 4505484392 (Russia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

    MAGED, Mohamed Nayef (Arabic: محمد نايف ماجد)

    • AKA: MAJED, Mohamed
    • Address: 13 Kherbet Selm, Bent Jbeil, Lebanon
    • DOB: 30 Sep 1989
    • nationality: Lebanon
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: AL-QARD AL-HASSAN ASSOCIATIONSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH).

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

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

    BRILLIANCE MARITIME VENTURES S.A.

    • Address: 21st Floor, Global Plaza Building, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Apr 2023
    • RUC #: 155736037-2-2023 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6402222
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah. The vessel BRILLIANCE, owned by this entity, was part of the fleet managed by U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hizballah-affiliated Syrian businessman Abdul Jalil Mallah.

    JOOD SARL

    • AKA: JUD
    • Address: 423/6, Chiyah, Baabda, Lebanon
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Jun 2025
    • Organization Type: Wholesale of jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals
    • Registration Number: 2078233 (Lebanon)
    • alt. Registration Number: 6007003 (Lebanon)
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah. Jood SARL is a gold exchange company that operates under the supervision of Hizballah’s U.S.-designated Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH), and converts Hizballah’s gold reserves into usable funds.

    PLATINUM GROUP INTERNATIONAL DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    • Address: Ayazaga Mah., Azerbaycan Cad. 2B No: 3K Ic Kapi No: 35 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Aug 2024
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1034157 (Turkey)
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

    SEA SURF SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Address: Ibrahim Koray Sokak 20/6, Aydintepe Mah., 99500 Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Identification Number: IMO 6477625
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

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

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

    BRILLIANCE

    • Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9450715
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: BRILLIANCE MARITIME VENTURES S.A.Supplemental Information: Identified as blocked property in the interest of Brilliance Maritime Ventures S.A. Part of the fleet managed by U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hizballah-affiliated Syrian businessman Abdul Jalil Mallah.

    LARA

    • Vessel Type: General Cargo
    • Vessel Flag: St. Kitts & Nevis
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2000
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9221475
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: SEA SURF SHIPPING LIMITEDSupplemental Information: Identified as blocked property in the interest of Sea Surf Shipping Limited.

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  • February 10, 2026: OFSI updates 1 Russian, 1 Myanmar designation

    To be picky, they call this Russian update:

    Sanctions_Notice__Russia__10_February_2026Download

    And this Myanmar update:

    Sanctions_Notice__Myanmar__10_February_2026-2Download

    corrections.

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  • February 6, 2026: OFAC adds persons, entities and vessels to Iran sanctions

    Iran-related Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Illicit Iranian Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet

    State Press Release: Sanctions to Combat Illicit Traders of Iranian Oil and the Shadow Fleet

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    OZSUREN, Mehmet

    • DOB: 01 Sep 1960
    • POB: Turkey
    • Nationality: Turkey
    • Gender: Male
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Passport: 203970 (Turkey)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: AMON KIMYA VE MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department, Mehmet Ozsuren is the manager of Amon Kimya Ve Makina Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi, a Turkey-based entity sanctioned for importing Iranian-origin ammonia.

    SHINDE, Akash Anant

    • DOB: 22 Jul 2000
    • Nationality: India
    • Gender: Male
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Identification Number: 10970777 (India)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Akash Anant Shinde is identified as the director of Elevate Marine Management Private Limited, an India-based firm that serves as the commercial manager of the vessel BENEDICT.

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    ALL WIN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT LIMITED

    • Address: Hong Kong, China
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based ship management company accused of managing the crude tanker VICSCENE, which transported Iranian oil between March and April 2025.

    AMON KIMYA VE MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based entity designated for importing Iranian-origin ammonia. It is managed by Mehmet Ozsuren.

    DIAKO IC VE DIS TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

    • AKA: DIAKO
    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based petrochemical trader that imported over $700,000 worth of Iranian-origin petrochemical products from multiple companies between January and August 2024.

    ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    • AKA: ELEVATE
    • Address: India
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: An India-based commercial shipping management company designated for serving as the commercial manager of the BENEDICT, a Cameroon-flagged crude oil tanker that transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions between September and November 2025.

    MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    • AKA: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ
    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A UAE-based commercial manager of the vessels OCEAN GUARDIAN and AL SAFA, which loaded petroleum products in Iran.

    MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A UAE-based commercial manager of the RAYYAN GAS and GAZ CRYSTAL, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) tankers involved in transporting Iranian-origin ammonia.

    QINGDAO OCEAN KIMO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD

    • Address: China
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Chinese ship manager designated for operating the Barbados-flagged tanker BENLAI.

    STAREX DIS TICARET KIMYA ANONIM SIRKETI

    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based firm accused of importing more than $8 million worth of Iranian petrochemical products in 2024.

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    AL SAFA (IMO 9222649)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Manarat Alkhaleej has an interest. The vessel loaded petroleum products in Iran between September and October 2022.

    BENEDICT

    • Vessel Flag: Cameroon
    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Elevate Marine Management has an interest. The vessel transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions in late 2025.

    BENLAI

    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Type: Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: QINGDAO OCEAN KIMO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property of Qingdao Ocean Kimo Ship Management.

    GAZ CRYSTAL (IMO 9318618)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Mphasis Marine Solutions has an interest.

    OCEAN GUARDIAN (IMO 9267948)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Manarat Alkhaleej has an interest. The vessel loaded petroleum products in Iran.

    RAYYAN GAS (IMO 9133109)

    • Vessel Flag: Palau
    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Mphasis Marine Solutions has an interest. It transported Iranian-origin ammonia on at least seven occasions in 2025.

    VICSCENE

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: ALL WIN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which All Win Shipping Management has an interest. The vessel transported Iranian oil between March and April 2025.

    Sources:

    • OFAC Recent Actions – Feb 06, 2026
    • Treasury Press Release: “Treasury Targets Illicit Iranian Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet” (Feb 06, 2026)
    • State Department Press Release: “Sanctions to Combat Illicit Traders of Iranian Oil and the Shadow Fleet” (Feb 06, 2026)
    • Hindistan Times: “Indian national, firm targeted by US in fresh sanctions against Iran”
    • gCaptain: “U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet as Nuclear Talks Resume”

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  • February 6, 2026: OFSI updates 1, removes 1 from Russia sanctions

    Well, the new format is an improvement… but I’ll still need to implement a way for Gemini to understand that formatting…

    Sanctions_Notice__Russia__6_February_2026Download

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  • February 5, 2026: OFSI adds 6 persons to Sudan sanctions

    Today’s Sanctions Notice from FCDO:

    Sanctions_Notice__Sudan__5_February_2026Download

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