Mr. Sanctions

Category: Designations

  • December 16, 2025: OFAC updates one counter-terrorism designation

    From OFAC’s notice:

    Counter Terrorism Designation Update

    Treasury Press Release: Terrorist Designations of Clan del Golfo

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

    [SDNTK] Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 598 [FTO] Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 597 [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Executive Order 14059

    CLAN DEL GOLFO AKAs: BANDA CRIMINAL DE URABA, CLAN USUGA, GULF CLAN, LOS AUTODEFENSAS GAITANISTAS DE COLOMBIA, LOS URABENOS (Latin: LOS URABEÑOS)

    • Address: Colombia
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group
    • Target Type: Criminal Organization

    List of Changes: Field Name: Secondary sanctions risk Added: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

    Field Name: Organization Type Added: Transnational Terrorist Group

    Field Name: Target Type Added: Criminal Organization

    Supplemental Information: According to the U.S. Department of State, Clan del Golfo is a violent criminal organization based in Colombia with thousands of members. The group relies primarily on cocaine trafficking to fund its operations, which include terrorist attacks against public officials, law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the designation is part of a commitment to denying funding and resources to such transnational criminal organizations.

    Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel

    This video provides relevant background on the origins and leadership of Clan del Golfo, specifically focusing on its former leader “Otoniel,” which helps contextualize the group’s structure and history mentioned in the designation.

    “He’s an animal” – Part 1: Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel | Deep Dive: Exploring Organized C… – YouTube

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime · 1.2K views

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  • December 15, 2025: Canada adds 4 to Iran sanctions

    Today’s Backgrounder and news release , as well as a summarized version of Global Affairs Canada’s Iran sanctions page:

    Here is a summary of the new sanctions announced by the Canadian government, followed by an overview of Canada’s broader sanctions against Iran.

    New Sanctions Announced Against Iranian Officials

    Date: December 15, 2025

    The Canadian government, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, has announced new sanctions against four senior Iranian officials. These measures are a direct response to the Iranian government’s ongoing human rights abuses, specifically its violent crackdown on protests and the repression of its own citizens.

    The government cited the “gross and systematic” violation of human rights in Iran, noting that security forces—including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—have used lethal force to silence dissent. This marks the 20th round of sanctions Canada has imposed since October 2022 to pressure the Iranian regime.

    What do these sanctions do?

    The new rules impose a “dealings ban” on these four individuals. In simple terms:

    • Asset Freeze: Any money, property, or assets these individuals have in Canada are frozen.
    • Business Ban: People in Canada (and Canadians around the world) are forbidden from doing business with them, selling them goods, or providing them with financial services.
    • Travel Ban: These individuals are banned from entering Canada.

    Who is being sanctioned?

    The four individuals targeted are senior officials accused of directing repressive policies or managing abusive prison systems:

    1. Mohsen Karimi: A Brigadier General and the Commander of the Ruhollah Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
    2. Ahmad Kadem Seyedoshohada: A Brigadier General and the Commander of the Karbala Operational Base of the IRGC.
    3. Mustafa Mohebbi: The former Head of the State Prison Organization in Tehran Province.
    4. Hassan Akharian: The Head of Ward 5 and solitary confinement at the Rajaei Shahr Prison, a facility notorious for human rights abuses.

    Canada sanctions Related to Iran

    An overview of Canada’s restrictions on Iran.

    Canada maintains a strict set of rules (sanctions) regarding Iran to address two main concerns: Iran’s nuclear and weapons programs, and its human rights violations. These rules come from both the United Nations (UN) and Canada’s own domestic laws.

    1. Bans on Trade (Imports and Exports)

    Canada strictly forbids trading certain goods with Iran.

    • Nuclear & Weapons Tech: Companies cannot sell or send any technology, materials, or equipment that could be used for nuclear programs, ballistic missiles, or other weapons systems.
    • Military Gear: There is a complete ban on selling arms and military equipment to Iran.
    • Sensitive Goods: Canada has a specific list of goods (like certain chemicals or high-tech machinery) that cannot be exported to Iran because they might be used for military or nuclear purposes.

    2. Financial Restrictions

    • No Investing: Canadians are generally prohibited from investing in Iran’s nuclear industry.
    • No Financial Services: Canadian banks and financial institutions cannot provide services that would help Iran develop nuclear weapons or delivery systems.

    3. Targeted Sanctions on People and Companies

    Canada keeps a specific list of Iranian individuals and organizations known as “Designated Persons.”

    • Frozen Assets: Anyone on this list has their Canadian assets frozen.
    • No Deals: It is illegal for Canadians to buy from, sell to, or handle money for anyone on this list.
    • Recent “Snapback”: In late 2025, following a move by France, Germany, and the UK, the UN reimposed older, stricter sanctions (a mechanism called “snapback”) because Iran failed to meet its nuclear agreements. Canada has updated its own rules to match these stricter UN requirements.

    4. Exceptions

    There are minor exceptions for humanitarian reasons, such as sending food, medicine, or medical supplies to Iran, provided they don’t fall under the restricted categories.

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  • December 12, 2025: OFAC makes GLOMAG removals

    Global Magnitsky Designations Removals

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

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

    [GLOMAG]

    Executive Order 13818 – Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations

    DE MORAES, Alexandre, Brazil; DOB 13 Dec 1968; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Male; Passport DC000887 (Brazil); National ID No. 142262109 (Brazil) (individual)

    LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA, Rua Campos Bicudo, 98, Floor 9, Suite 1, Room 3, Jardim Europa, Sao Paulo 04536-010, Brazil; Organization Established Date 01 Jun 2000; Organization Type: Activities of holding companies; Registration Number 03850784000135 (Brazil) (Linked To: DE MORAES, Alexandre)

    BARCI DE MORAES, Viviane (a.k.a. BARCI, Viviane), Brazil; DOB 16 Jan 1969; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Female; National ID No. 208841180 (Brazil); Diplomatic Passport DC000886 (Brazil) (individual) (Linked To: LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA)

    BARCI, Viviane (a.k.a. BARCI DE MORAES, Viviane), Brazil; DOB 16 Jan 1969; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Female; National ID No. 208841180 (Brazil); Diplomatic Passport DC000886 (Brazil) (individual) (Linked To: LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA)

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  • December 12, 2025: OFSI adds 4 individuals to Sudan sanctions

    Based on the Additions to the OFSI Sudan sanctions regime (Notice Sudan 12/12/2025), the following parties have been added.

    Individuals

    GEDO HAMDAN AHMED

    • Group ID: 17259
    • Name (non-Latin script): جيدو حمدان أحمد
    • a.k.a: (1) ANUSHOK (non-Latin script: أنوشوك) (2) NASHUK, Abu (non-Latin script: أبو ناشوق) (3) NSHOUK, Abu
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: RSF Commander for the North Darfur section
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0024. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Gedo Hamdan Ahmed is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as the mass killings of civilians; ethnically targeted executions; sexual violence, including gang rape; abductions for ransom; widespread arbitrary detentions; and attacks on health facilities, medical staff and humanitarian workers.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Gedo Hamdan Ahmed, also known as “Abu Nashuk” or “Anushok,” is a prominent commander in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) operating in North Darfur. He has been identified as playing a central role in the RSF’s siege and bombardment of El Fasher, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement.

    ABDUL RAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO

    • Group ID: 17257
    • Name (non-Latin script): عبد الرحيم حمدان دقلو
    • DOB: 01/01/1972
    • a.k.a: (1) DAGALO, Abdel, Rahim, Hamdan (2) DAGALO, Abdelrahim, Hamdan (3) DAGALO, Abdelrahim (non-Latin script: Абдэльрахім Дагала) (4) DAGALO, Abdelrahim (non-Latin script: عبدالرحيم دقلو) (5) DAGALO Abdul, Rahim (6) MOUSA, Abdelrahim, Hamdan, Dagalo (7) MOUSA, Abdul, Rahim, Hamdan, Daglo (8) MUSA, Abdelrahim, Hamdan, Daglo
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Khartoum, Sudan
    • Position: (1) Lieutenant General of Rapid Support Forces (2) Deputy Leader of Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0022. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Abdul Rahim Hamdan Daglo is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, grave breaches such as the mass killings of civilians; ethnically targeted executions; sexual violence, including gang rape; abductions for ransoms widespread arbitrary detentions; and attacks on health facilities, medical staff and humanitarian workers.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), the leader of the RSF. As the Deputy Commander, he oversees the group’s logistics and financing. He was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in September 2023 for his leadership role in the RSF during the conflict and for members of his forces engaging in acts of violence and human rights abuses, including the massacre of civilians.

    AL-FATEH ABDULLAH IDRIS

    • Group ID: 17258
    • Title: Brigadier General
    • a.k.a: (1) ADAM, Eifateh, Abdullah, Idris (2) IDRIS, Eifateh, Abdullah (3) IDRIS, Fateh, Abdullah (4) LULU, Abu
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: Brigadier General of Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0023. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as violence against persons on the basis of their ethnicity or religious beliefs and the deliberate targeting of civilians.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Known by the alias “Abu Lulu,” Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris is an RSF Brigadier General who has gained notoriety for his alleged role in ordering summary executions. He has been linked to video evidence circulated on social media that appears to show RSF personnel under his command committing war crimes and targeting civilians based on their ethnicity.

    TIJANI IBRAHIM MOUSSA MOHAMED

    • Group ID: 17260
    • a.k.a: SALEM, Al Zeir
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: Field Commander of the Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0025. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed (Al Zeir Salem) is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as the deliberate targeting of civilians in El Fasher.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed, also known as “Al Zeir Salem,” is a field commander for the RSF who has been directly implicated in directing attacks against the civilian population in El Fasher, North Darfur. His designation is part of a coordinated effort to hold operational commanders accountable for atrocities committed during the siege of the city.

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  • December 12, 2025: Updates to Australia’s Consolidated List

    Notice of Changes to the Consolidated List – 12 December 2025

    DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 12 December 2025 pursuant to the below changes:

    • The addition of 43 persons and 78 entities for targeted financial sanctions and travel bans pursuant to Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Iran) Regulations 2025 commencing on 12 December 2025;
    • The removal of one person following receipt of the attached advice from the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolutions 1518 (2003) concerning Iraq and Kuwait; and
    • administrative updates to standardise and improve the presentation of data in the Consolidated List.

    The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded from the following page: Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    If you have any queries, please contact the Australian Sanctions Office atsanctions@dfat.gov.au.  

    Australian Sanctions Office

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    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

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  • Last call for questions for OFSI/FCDO Webinar

    Final Call for Questions: Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations – WebinarOn 17 December, FCDO and OFSI will be holding a webinar on the move to a single list for UK sanctions designations. In this webinar we will be discussing the change taking place on the 28 January 2026, an explanation of what improvements are being made to the UK Sanctions List and its search tool and steps to take to ensure you are prepared.

    Webinar:
    Wednesday 17 December
    11:00 – 12:00

    OnlinePre-submitted questions: if you wish to submit a question in advance, please email ofsiengagement@hmtreasury.gov.uk by 09:00 on Monday 15 December 2025.
    Register Here

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  • Yesterday’s OFAC update… now with designation updates

    The prompt is a work in progress, but I’m getting there…

    Counter Narcotics Designations; Venezuela-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Updates

    Treasury Press Release:

    Treasury Targets Illegitimate Maduro Regime Insiders and Sanctions Evaders in Venezuela’s Oil Sector

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

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

    [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059]

    Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade

    CAMPO FLORES, Efrain Antonio

    • Address: Caracas, Venezuela
    • DOB: 25 Aug 1986
    • POB: Valencia, Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 18330183 (Venezuela)
    • Passport: 081303148 (Venezuela) expires 28 Nov 2018 (individual)

    Efrain Antonio Campo Flores is the nephew of Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, the wife of Nicolas Maduro. Known as one of the “narco-nephews,” he was arrested in Haiti in November 2015 while finalizing a deal to smuggle cocaine into the United States. He was convicted in U.S. federal court but was granted clemency by President Biden in October 2022. According to the Treasury, since his return to Venezuela, he has resumed illicit drug trafficking activities.

    FLORES DE FREITAS, Franqui Francisco

    • Address: Caracas, Venezuela
    • DOB: 14 Aug 1985
    • POB: Caracas, Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 17751244 (Venezuela)
    • Passport: 066981222 (Venezuela) expires 24 Jan 2018 (individual)

    Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas is the nephew of Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro. He was arrested alongside his cousin, Efrain Antonio Campo Flores, in Haiti in 2015 for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States. Following his conviction and subsequent clemency grant by President Biden in October 2022, he returned to Venezuela where, according to the Treasury, he continues to engage in narcotics trafficking.

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela

    CARRETERO NAPOLITANO, Ramon

    • Address: Panama City, Panama
    • DOB: 08 May 1965
    • POB: Colon, Panama
    • Nationality: Panama
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 388114 (Panama)
    • Passport: 1874513 (Panama) expires 28 Mar 2017 (individual)

    Ramon Carretero Napolitano is a Panamanian businessman designated for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. He has secured contracts with the Government of Venezuela and maintains business ties with the Maduro-Flores family, including partnering with them in various companies. He is accused of facilitating the shipment of petroleum products for the regime.

    [VENEZUELA]

    Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 591

    MALPICA FLORES, Carlos Erik

    • Address: Naguanagua, Carabobo, Venezuela
    • DOB: 17 Sep 1972
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 11810943 (Venezuela) (individual)

    Carlos Erik Malpica Flores is the nephew of Cilia Flores and previously served as the National Treasurer of Venezuela and Vice President of Finance for PDVSA. He was originally designated by OFAC in July 2017 but was delisted in 2022 to encourage political negotiations in Mexico City. Treasury has redesignated him for being an official of the Government of Venezuela.

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

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela

    ARCTIC VOYAGER INCORPORATED

    AKAs: ARCTIC VOYAGER INC

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 08 Nov 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 0109600
    • Business Registration Number: 128742 (Marshall Islands)

    Arctic Voyager Incorporated is the registered owner of the vessel KIARA M. The Treasury reports that this vessel loaded oil in Venezuela in September and October 2025 for transport to Asia.

    FULL HAPPY LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Mar 2023
    • Identification Number: IMO 6405624
    • Business Registration Number: 118736 (Marshall Islands)

    Full Happy Limited is the registered owner and commercial manager of the vessel MONIQUE. The vessel reportedly loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in late May 2025.

    MYRA MARINE LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 24 Sep 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 0088934
    • Business Registration Number: 128049 (Marshall Islands)

    Myra Marine Limited is the registered owner and commercial manager of the vessel WHITE CRANE. The vessel loaded oil in Venezuela as recently as October 2025 and utilized deceptive practices, such as obscuring its location, to hide its activities.

    POWEROY INVESTMENT LIMITED

    AKAs: POWEROY INVESTMENT LTD

    • Address: Virgin Islands, British
    • Identification Number: IMO 6438512

    Poweroy Investment Limited is the registered owner of the vessel H. CONSTANCE. The vessel reportedly loaded Venezuelan oil in October 2025 and manipulated its location transmissions.

    READY GREAT LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Jul 2023
    • Identification Number: IMO 0017035
    • Business Registration Number: 120806 (Marshall Islands)

    Ready Great Limited is the registered owner of the vessel LATTAFA. The vessel is accused of making multiple shipments of Venezuelan oil to Asia throughout 2025 while using deceptive tracking practices.

    SINO MARINE SERVICES LIMITED

    AKAs: SINO MARINE SERVICES LTD

    • Address: 14, Wells View Drive, Bromley, Kent BR2 9UL, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Jan 2016
    • Identification Number: IMO 5967460
    • Company Number: 10214578 (United Kingdom)

    Sino Marine Services Limited is the ship manager and operator of the vessel TAMIA. The vessel reportedly loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in June 2025 while manipulating its location transmissions.

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

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela

    H. CONSTANCE

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2002
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9237773
    • MMSI: 352002009 (vessel)Linked to: POWEROY INVESTMENT LIMITED

    The H. CONSTANCE is a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker identified for loading Venezuelan oil in October 2025 and manipulating its transmissions to hide its location.

    KIARA M

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9285823
    • MMSI: 352002348 (vessel)Linked to: ARCTIC VOYAGER INCORPORATED

    The KIARA M is a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker that loaded oil in Venezuela in September and October 2025, destined for Asia.

    LATTAFA

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9245794 (vessel)Linked to: READY GREAT LIMITED

    The LATTAFA is a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker accused of transporting multiple shipments of Venezuelan oil to Asia in 2025 while obfuscating its movements.

    MONIQUE

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Cook Islands
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9311270
    • MMSI: 518999141 (vessel)Linked to: FULL HAPPY LIMITED

    The MONIQUE is a Cook Islands-flagged crude oil tanker that loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in late May 2025.

    TAMIA

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Hong Kong
    • Other Vessel Flag: China
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9315642
    • MMSI: 477186300 (vessel)Linked to: SINO MARINE SERVICES LIMITED

    The TAMIA is a Hong Kong-flagged crude oil tanker that loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in June 2025, using deceptive practices to hide its location.

    WHITE CRANE

    • Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2007
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9323429
    • MMSI: 352003199 (vessel)Linked to: MYRA MARINE LIMITED

    The WHITE CRANE is a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker that loaded oil in Venezuela in October 2025 and employed deceptive practices, such as failing to transmit its location, to hide its activities.

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

    [NPWMD]

    Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 544

    [IFSR]

    Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 561

    ADVANCED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER

    AKAs: ADVANCED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE; AICTC; AICT

    • Address: No. 5, Golestan Alley, Shahid Ghasemi St., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    • Website: www.aictc.ir
    • Additional Sanctions Information: – Subject to Secondary Sanctions

    List of Changes:

    Field Name: a.k.a.

    Changed: “a.k.a. AICTC” to: “a.k.a. ADVANCED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE; a.k.a. AICTC; a.k.a. “AICT””

    RAHIMIAN, Pezhman

    AKAs: RAHIMIAN, Pejman

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 29 Aug 1977
    • POB: Esfahan, Esfahan Province, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 1285917855 (Iran) (individual)Linked to: ATOMIC ENERGY ORGANIZATION OF IRAN

    List of Changes:

    Field Name: DOB

    Added: 29 Aug 1977

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  • December 11, 2025: Counter Narcotics Designations; Venezuela-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Updates

    The following are the additions made from Counter Narcotics Designations; Venezuela-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Updates (I have to find my prompt for updates) – and here is the Treasury Press Release “Treasury Targets Illegitimate Maduro Regime Insiders and Sanctions Evaders in Venezuela’s Oil Sector”

    Individuals

    [VENEZUELA-EO14059]

    • Definition: Executive Order 14059 of December 15, 2021, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade”.

    CAMPO FLORES, Efrain Antonio

    • Aliases: a.k.a. “Campo”; a.k.a. “Efraín Campo”; a.k.a. “Efraín Flores”
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • DOB: [Approx. 1986]
    • Gender: Male
    • Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Efrain Antonio Campo Flores is the nephew of Cilia Flores, the wife of Nicolas Maduro. Known as one of the “Narco Nephews,” he was arrested in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in November 2015 during a DEA sting operation while finalizing a deal to transport 800 kilograms of cocaine to the United States. He was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on narcotics trafficking charges in November 2016 and sentenced to 18 years in prison. In October 2022, he was granted clemency by President Joe Biden in a prisoner exchange for seven Americans detained in Venezuela. The Treasury Department states that since his return to Venezuela, he has continued his involvement in illicit drug trafficking activities.

    FLORES DE FREITAS, Franqui Francisco

    • Aliases: a.k.a. “Flores de Freitas”; a.k.a. “Franqui Flores”
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • DOB: [Approx. 1985]
    • Gender: Male
    • Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas is the nephew of Cilia Flores and cousin of Efrain Antonio Campo Flores. He was arrested alongside his cousin in Haiti in November 2015 for conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. and was convicted in New York in 2016, receiving an 18-year prison sentence. Like his cousin, he was granted clemency in October 2022 as part of a prisoner swap. The Treasury Department has designated him for continuing to engage in activities that contribute to the international proliferation of illicit drugs.

    [VENEZUELA-EO13692]

    • Definition: Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015, “Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela”.

    MALPICA FLORES, Carlos Erik

    • Aliases: a.k.a. “Malpica”; a.k.a. “Malpica Flores, Carlos”
    • Address: Naguanagua, Carabobo, Venezuela
    • DOB: 17 Sep 1972
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Cedula No.: 11810943
    • Gender: Male
    • Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Carlos Erik Malpica Flores is another nephew of Cilia Flores. He formerly served as the National Treasurer of Venezuela and as the Vice President of Finance for the state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). He was previously designated by OFAC in July 2017 but was removed from the sanctions list in June 2022 by the Biden administration in an effort to encourage negotiations between the Maduro regime and the opposition. The Treasury Department has re-designated him for being a current or former official of the Government of Venezuela, citing the regime’s refusal to recognize democratic values.

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    • Definition: Executive Order 13850 of November 1, 2018, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela”.

    CARRETERO NAPOLITANO, Ramon

    • Aliases: a.k.a. “Carretero”
    • Nationality: Panama
    • DOB: 26 Nov 1990
    • POB: Ciudad de Panama, Panama
    • Gender: Male
    • Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Ramon Carretero Napolitano is a Panamanian businessman and former professional cyclist. He competed in the 2014 Giro d’Italia but was suspended from the sport in 2015 after testing positive for EPO. In the business world, he is accused of engaging in lucrative contracts with the Maduro regime and facilitating shipments of petroleum products on behalf of the Venezuelan government. He has partnered in several companies with the Maduro-Flores family. In September 2025, he reportedly survived a plane crash in Maiquetía, Venezuela, aboard a private jet (YV3440) linked to his business dealings.

    Entities

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    • Definition: Executive Order 13850 of November 1, 2018, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela”.

    ARCTIC VOYAGER INCORPORATED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: KIARA M

    Supplemental Information: A Marshall Islands-registered company that is the registered owner of the Panama-flagged vessel Kiara M. The vessel loaded oil in Venezuela in September and October 2025 and transported it to Asia.

    FULL HAPPY LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: MONIQUE

    Supplemental Information: A Marshall Islands-registered company that owns and manages the Cook Islands-flagged vessel Monique. The vessel loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in May 2025.

    MYRA MARINE LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: WHITE CRANE

    Supplemental Information: A Marshall Islands-registered company that owns and manages the vessel White Crane. The vessel loaded oil in Venezuela as recently as October 2025 and has used deceptive shipping practices, such as manipulating its location transmissions.

    POWEROY INVESTMENT LIMITED

    • Address: Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: H. CONSTANCE

    Supplemental Information: A British Virgin Islands-registered company that owns the Panama-flagged vessel H. Constance. The vessel loaded Venezuelan oil in October 2025 and has repeatedly manipulated its AIS transmissions to hide its location.

    READY GREAT LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Marshall Islands
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: LATTAFA

    Supplemental Information: A Marshall Islands-registered company that owns the Panama-flagged vessel Lattafa. The vessel has made multiple shipments of Venezuelan oil to Asia throughout 2025 and has engaged in location obfuscation.

    SINO MARINE SERVICES LIMITED

    • Address: London, United Kingdom
    • Type: Entity
    • Linked To: TAMIA

    Supplemental Information: A UK-registered company that manages and operates the Hong Kong-flagged vessel Tamia. The vessel loaded and transported Venezuelan oil to Asia in June 2025 and has manipulated its transmissions to hide its activities.

    Vessels

    [VENEZUELA-EO13850]

    • Definition: Executive Order 13850 of November 1, 2018, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela”.

    H. CONSTANCE

    • IMO: 9237773
    • Flag: Panama
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: POWEROY INVESTMENT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    KIARA M

    • IMO: 9285823
    • Flag: Panama
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: ARCTIC VOYAGER INCORPORATED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    LATTAFA

    • IMO: 9245794
    • Flag: Panama
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: READY GREAT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    MONIQUE

    • IMO: 9311270
    • Flag: Cook Islands
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FULL HAPPY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    TAMIA

    • IMO: 9315642
    • Flag: Hong Kong
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: SINO MARINE SERVICES LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    WHITE CRANE

    • IMO: 9323429
    • Flag: Marshall Islands
    • Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: MYRA MARINE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: An oil tanker identified as blocked property for transporting Venezuelan oil.

    The video below discusses the recent plane crash involving Ramon Carretero Napolitano, highlighting the “web of corruption” connecting him to the Maduro regime, which makes it relevant context for his designation.

    ACCIDENT IN VENEZUELA UNCOVERS CORRUPTION NETWORK

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  • FINTRAC Notice about new terror designations

    Government of Canada lists four new terrorist entities

    Further to Public Safety Canada’s news release today, December 10, 2025, this message serves as a reminder that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) must report completed or attempted financial transactions to FINTRAC when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the transaction is related to a money laundering, terrorist financing or sanctions evasion offence.

    Additionally, businesses subject to the PCMLTFA must update their processes to include these newly listed entities, review any past transactions and consider the need to submit terrorist property reports as required.

    Public Safety Canada’s news release: Government of Canada lists four new terrorist entities – Canada.ca

    Public Safety Canada’s news release:

    Government of Canada lists four new terrorist entities

    From: Public Safety Canada

    News release

    December 10, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario

    The Government of Canada is taking action to counter terrorism and violent extremism, in particular the radicalization of young people online, by adding four new organizations to the Criminal Code list of terrorist entities. These measures help protect Canadians and communities from intimidation, hate, and acts of violent extremism and terrorism.

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced the addition of the following groups: 764, Maniac Murder Cult, Terrorgram Collective, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS, also known as Daesh) affiliate Islamic State-Mozambique.

    Under Canada’s Criminal Code, these organizations are now legally defined as “terrorist groups”. This gives Canadian law enforcement and security agencies stronger tools to prevent and disrupt terrorist activity. Key implications include:

    • All property owned by these groups in Canada must be frozen and reported to CSIS or the RCMP.
    • It is a criminal offence for anyone in Canada and Canadians abroad to knowingly deal with property belonging to a listed terrorist group.
    • Providing property or financial services that benefit these groups is also prohibited.
    • Immigration and border officials can use this listing to inform decisions on admissibility under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

    764, Maniac Murder Cult and Terrorgram Collective are transnational ideologically motivated violent extremist (IMVE) networks. They use social media and online gaming platforms to recruit and radicalize individuals, spread propaganda and violent extremist narratives, and incite violence both online and offline. Canada is the first country to list 764 as a terrorist entity, taking a leadership position in combatting the significant threat of IMVE and fighting against emerging terrorist trends. Listing these groups helps Canada protect the safety and security of Canadians, including children and vulnerable populations, against terrorism and violent extremism.

    Islamic State-Mozambique (IS-M) is an official ISIS branch. It is an armed insurgent group based in Mozambique seeking to replace the governing authority with Sharia-based governance by seizing territory, infiltrating civilian populations and security forces, and committing violent acts of terrorism.

    Listing these entities will help Canadian security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies in combatting their crimes and terrorist activities, and make our communities safer.

    Quotes

    “The threat posed by ideologically motivated violent extremism, whether it is in the real world or online, is extremely serious. The groups we have just listed prey upon people who are at-risk, especially our youth, and they must be stopped. By listing these groups, we have more powerful and effective tools to take action and thwart their efforts to incite violence and promote hate.”

    – The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety

    Quick facts

    • With these additions, there are now 90 terrorist entities listed under the Criminal Code.

    Associated links

    Contacts

    Simon Lafortune
    Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary
    Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
    Minister of Public Safety
    Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Public Safety Canada
    613-991-0657
    media@ps-sp.gc.ca

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  • Follow the leader: OFSI also removes Munir Al Qubaysi from Iraq sanctions

    Based on the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) Financial Sanctions Notice for Iraq, dated 10/12/2025, there is one section of Delistings.

    Individual

    • AL QUBAYSI, Munir
    • Group ID: 8278
    • Name (non-Latin script): منير القبيسي
    • DOB: –/–/1966.
    • POB: Heet, Iraq
    • Good quality a.k.a: (1) AL-KUBAISI, Muneer (2) AL-KUBAYSI, Munir (3) AWAD, Munir (4) AWAD, Munir, A, Mamduh.
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Address: Syria.
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IRQ0135. (UN Ref): IQi.074.
    • Listed on: 05/05/2004
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 26/04/2004
    • Last Updated: 10/12/2025

    Supplemental Information:

    • Munir Al Qubaysi was removed from the UN Security Council’s 1518 Sanctions List (Iraq) on December 9, 2025, which precipitated his removal from the UK list on December 10, 2025.
    • He was originally listed by the UN on April 26, 2004, under the reference number IQi.074.
    • The UN listing linked him to the entity Al-Huda State Company for Religious Tourism (Entity reference IQe.204).
    • Al-Huda State Company for Religious Tourism was identified as a commercial front for the Iraqi Intelligence Service under the former regime, allegedly used to skim funds from tourism packages for Iranian pilgrims.
    • He has been designated under various aliases including Munir Awad and Munir Mamduh Awad.
    • He remains listed on the US OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the program IRAQ2 as of the latest available search data, with the same identifying details (POB: Heet, Iraq; DOB: 1966).

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