Notice of Changes to the Consolidated List – 23 July 2026
DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 23 July 2026 following receipt of advice from the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UN advice is available here. The changes include:
- Addition of six individuals and two entities.
The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded from the following page: Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Guidance on how to interpret the Consolidated List can be found here: Guide to Australia ’s Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
If you have any queries, please contact the Australian Sanctions Office at sanctions@dfat.gov.au.
Australian Sanctions Office
Category: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
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Here’s the FINMA Notice:
Updated sanction message: Democratic Republic of Congo
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has adopted an amendment to Annex 1 of the Ordinance of 22. June 2005 on measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SR 946.231.12).
On the 16th In July 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee amended the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The change is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO therefore, on the 17th July 2026 adapted the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, and published the adjustment on its website.
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:
And the consolidated program list.
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\Today, Friday 17 July , the UK Government has designated the following 6 individuals and 2 entities under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regime. This reflects the decision to designate these individuals made by the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee pursuant to Resolution 1533 (2004) on 14 July.
Additionally, the following entity has been revoked under the Libya Sanctions Regime
Entities Designated:
Individuals Designated:
Name: Unique ID: Charles SEMATAMA DRC0078 Corneille NANGAA DRC0079 Gustave KUBWAYO DRC0080 John NZENZE DRC0081 Muhammed LUMISA DRC0082 Sebastien UWIMBABAZI DRC0083 Revoked Entity:
Name: Unique ID: BAROQUE INVESTMENTS LIMITED LIB0015 Here’s the DRC Sanctions Notice:
and the Libya one:
The notice also included a link to the UN press release… but if you’re already a reader, you saw it here already, right?
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If you read through LinkedIn or Bluesky auto-posting, you will not have noticed 2 recent changes to existing posts:
- The post announcing the UN’s new DRC listings was updated to also include Canada’s adoption of the changes the same day
- And the post that carried the US State Department about the FTO and SDGT designations of La Viagras and the Juarez Cartel mistakenly said it preceded changes by OFAC. In this case, on Wednesday at about 11:20 AM, OFAC did update those two designations, although the title of the Recent Actions post did not say that designations were being updated (yes, technically, an existing ILLICIT DRUGS E.O. was added to the FTO and SDGT programs making them “new” designations). And the State Department notice came out over 25 hours later, at about 12:30 PM yesterday (all times Eastern). My friend Yoshi tells me that this sort of delay, while much larger than typical post-designation PR by State, is typical. You live and you learn, I guess.
Humblest apologies,
Mr. Sanctions
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and the press release:
SC/16416
16 July 2026
Security Council 1533 Sanctions Committee Adds Six Individuals and Two Entities to Its Sanctions List
On 14 July 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
A Individuals
CDi.045 Name: 1: CORNEILLE 2:NANGAA 3:YOBELUO
Title: na Designation: Leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) (CDe.XXX)
DOB: 9 Jul. 1970 POB: Bagboya, Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo Good quality a.k.a: a)CORNEILLE NANGAA,; b) CORNEILLEYOBELUO Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport No: a) Democratic Republic of the Congo number OP1097934 b) Democratic Republic of the Congo number DP0000149 c) Democratic Republic of the Congo number DP0003850 Address: a) Boulevard Biangala, No. 36 Q, Salongo Sud C, Lemba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; b) North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Gender: Male. Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo is the leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) (CDe.010), a politico-military movement allied with the United Nations-sanctioned March 23 Movement/Congolese Revolutionary Army (M23/ARC) (CDe.006). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsCDi.046 Name: 1:SEBASTIEN 2:UWIMBABAZI
Title: na Designation: Brigadier General and Leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) (CDe.005) DOB: 1968 POB: Gatoki Cell, Murunda Sector, Rutsiro Commune, Kibuye Prefecture, Rwanda Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a: a) GILBERT KIMENYI b) NYEMBO KIMENYI Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Rwanda Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026. Other information: Gender: Male. Sebastien Uwimbabazi has and continues to engage in or provide support for acts that undermine the peace, stability and security of the DRC. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsCDi.047 Name: 1:MUHAMMED 2:LUMISA
Title: na Designation: Commander, doctor and head of external logistics of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) (CDe.001) DOB: Between 1959 and1965 POB: Kampala District, Central Region, Uganda Good qualitya.k.a: LUMISA, MUHAMAD Low quality a.k.a: a) L. KATO b) LUMINSA c) LUMWINSA d)MUKADE e) MUKAKE Nationality: Uganda Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Gender: Male. As one of the commanders of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), MUHAMMED LUMISA is involved in planning, promulgating, and supporting the militia’s activities. He also oversees the group’s external logistics. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsCDi.048 Name: 1:CHARLES 2:SEMATAMA
Title: Designation: a) Colonel; b) Commander and military leader of Twirwaneho (CDe.011) DOB: 1975 POB: Kalunyo Village, Kamombo Localities, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Good quality a.k.a: SEBANYANA Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Gender: Male. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsCDi.049 Name: 1:JOHN 2:IMANI 3:NZENZE
Title: Designation: a) Colonel; b) M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006) DOB: 6 Aug. 1978 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: a) Democratic Republic of the Congo b) Rwanda Passport No: a) Democratic Republic of the Congo number OP0204168, expires 5 Jul. 2022 ; b)Democratic Republic of the Congo number OB0072391, expires 28 Dec. 2014 National Identification No: Rwanda number 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 Address: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Gender: Male. As a leader of M23 (CDe.006), JOHN IMANI NZENZE is involved in planning, promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities.). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsCDi.050 Name: 1:GUSTAVE 2:KUBWAYO
Title: Designation: a) Colonel ; b) Commander of FDLR-FOCA (CDe.005) DOB: 1969 POB: a) Karago municipality, Gisenyi prefecture, Rwanda b) Nyabihu District, Western province, Rwanda Good qualitya.k.a: a) SIRKOOF; b) SURCOUF Low quality a.k.a: SURKOF Nationality: Rwanda Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on:14 July 2026 Other information: Gender: Male. As one of the main Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda Forces Combattantes Abacunguzi (FDLR-FOCA) (CDe.005) commanders and the new commander of the Commando de Recherche et d’Action en Profondeur (CRAP), GUSTAVE KUBWAYO alias SIRKOOF is involved in planning, promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities, such as targeting civilians, kidnapping for ransom and illegally exploiting natural resources. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-IndividualsB Entities
CDe.010 Name: ALLIANCE FLEUVE CONGO (AFC)
A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: na Address: eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Established in 2023. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-EntitiesCDe.011 Name: TWIRWANEHO
A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: na Address: Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Listed on: 14 July 2026 Other information: Congolese armed group. Formed 2008 to early 2010. TWIRWANEHO has been involved in atrocities in the South-Kivu province of the DRC, including the killing of civilians, recruiting children, and activities that threaten the peace and security of the people of the DRC. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-EntitiesPress releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1533/press-releases
The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML format, may be found at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1533/materials
The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list
and Canada quickly adopted the changes:
On July 14, 2026, the UN Security Council 1533 Sanctions Committee concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo added six individuals and two entities to 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo General License 2 (Authorizing Transactions Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, Software Updates, or Clinical Trials):
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Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions
Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Gold Refinery and Network Enabling Illicit Conflict Minerals Trade
State Press Release: United States Sanctions Networks Fueling Conflict and Mineral Theft in Eastern DRC
Additions:
The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: DRCONGO Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions
KALIMA KAREKEZI, Jean Malic
- Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- DOB: 25 May 1963
- POB: Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: Rwanda
- Gender: Male
- Passport: PC638680 (Rwanda) expires 06 May 2031
- National ID No.: 1196380005387371 (Rwanda)
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked To: GASABO GOLD REFINERY LTD
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Jean Malic Kalima is the Chairman of Gasabo Gold Refinery and also controls the Rwandan mining companies Bugambira Mines LTD, Wolfram Mining and Processing LTD, and Rwinkwavu Mining Corporation LTD. Kalima was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gasabo Gold. (Note: OFAC’s SDN listing gives the primary name as “KALIMA KAREKEZI, Jean Malic”; Treasury’s and State’s press releases refer to him as “Jean Malic Kalima.”)
KAYOBOTSI, Bosco
- Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- DOB: 25 Aug 1985
- POB: Masisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: Rwanda
- Gender: Male
- Passport: PC648741 (Rwanda) expires 01 Aug 2031
- National ID No.: 1198580022378192 (Rwanda)
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked To: GASABO GOLD REFINERY LTD
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Bosco Kayobotsi runs the day-to-day operations of Gasabo Gold Refinery as General Manager. Kayobotsi was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gasabo Gold.
The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: DRCONGO Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions
BUGAMBIRA MINES LTD
- AKA: MULTISERVE CONSULTS LTD
- Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- Website: http://www.bugambiramines.rw
- Organization Established Date: 20 Jun 2006
- Organization Type: Mining and Quarrying
- Party Type: Entity
- Linked To: KALIMA KAREKEZI, Jean Malic
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Bugambira Mines is one of three Rwandan mining companies controlled by Jean Malic Kalima, and was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kalima.
GASABO GOLD REFINERY LTD
- Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- Website: ggr.co.rw
- Organization Established Date: 26 May 2022
- Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
- Company Number: 120323055 (Rwanda)
- Party Type: Entity
- Linked To: M23
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Gasabo Gold Refinery has acted as a key partner to Rwandan government officials and M23 rebels in sourcing and transporting gold out of eastern DRC. Following removal of gold from mines in RDF/M23-occupied areas in South Kivu, RDF soldiers and M23 rebels ensured safe transport of the gold to Rusizi District, Rwanda, and onward to Gasabo Gold in Kigali, where refinement began. Treasury states that in early 2026 at least 60 kg of gold, representing millions of dollars in value, was moved from eastern DRC to Gasabo Gold through this scheme. Treasury also notes the European Union previously designated Gasabo Gold for its role in transporting illegally extracted gold from the DRC. Gasabo Gold was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, both for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided support to M23, and for being responsible for or complicit in support to persons involved in activities threatening the peace, security, or stability of the DRC through the illicit trade in natural resources.
RWINKWAVU MINING CORPORATION LTD
- Address: Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
- Organization Type: Mining and Quarrying
- Party Type: Entity
- Linked To: KALIMA KAREKEZI, Jean Malic
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Rwinkwavu Mining is one of three Rwandan mining companies controlled by Jean Malic Kalima, and was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kalima.
WOLFRAM MINING AND PROCESSING LTD
- Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- Website: http://www.wmprwanda.rw
- Organization Established Date: 22 Dec 2006
- Organization Type: Mining and Quarrying
- Party Type: Entity
- Linked To: KALIMA KAREKEZI, Jean Malic
Supplemental Information: Per Treasury, Wolfram Mining is one of three Rwandan mining companies controlled by Jean Malic Kalima, and was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kalima.
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Had to wait for Claude to do its magic…
Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related Frequently Asked Question
Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iran’s Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Rebel Commanders Driving Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
State Press Release: Targeting Iran’s Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
State Press Release: United States Sanctions Armed Group Leaders in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
In addition to the SDN list updates below, OFAC issued a new Iran-related Frequently Asked Question: FAQ 1257.
Additions:
The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,” as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019. Administered under the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594.
AGHAMIR MOHAMMAD ALI, Seyed Mohammad
- AKA:
- AGHAMIR, Mohammad
- KHARRAZI, Mohammad
- Address: Tehran, Iran
- DOB: 1992
- Nationality: Iran
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: NOBITEX
Supplemental Information: Seyed Mohammad Aghamir Mohammad Ali (known as Mohammad Aghamir) is a co-founder and blockchain lead at Nobitex, Iran’s largest digital asset exchange. He is a member of the Kharrazi family. OFAC designated him pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being a leader or official of Nobitex.
AGHAMIR MOHAMMAD ALI, Seyed Mohammad Ali
- AKA:
- AGHAMIR, Ali
- AHMAD HOSSEIN, Ali
- KHARRAZI, Ali
- Address: Iran
- DOB: 23 Aug 1986
- Nationality: Iran
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: NOBITEX
Supplemental Information: Seyed Mohammad Ali Aghamir Mohammad Ali (known as Ali Aghamir) is a co-founder of Nobitex and a member of the Kharrazi family, which is part of former Supreme Leader Khamenei’s inner circle. OFAC designated him 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, Nobitex.
KHOEE, Seyed Ali
- AKA: KHOUEI, Ali
- Address: Iran
- DOB: 02 May 1989
- Nationality: Iran
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: NOBITEX
Supplemental Information: Seyed Ali Khoee is the current CEO of Nobitex and previously served as the company’s director of product and marketing. OFAC designated Khoee pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being a leader or official of Nobitex.
OFAC Program: DRCONGO Democratic Republic of the Congo — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13413, “Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” of October 27, 2006, as amended by Executive Order 13671 of July 8, 2014. Administered under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 547.
KUBWAYO, Gustave
- AKA:
- “SIRKOFF”
- “SIRKOOF”
- Address: North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- DOB: 1969
- POB: Rwanda
- Nationality: Rwanda
- Gender: Male
- Party Type: Individual
Supplemental Information: Gustave Kubwayo, commonly known as “Colonel Sirkoof,” is an FDLR commander and the leader of the Commando de Recherche et d’Action en Profondeur, an FDLR intelligence and special operations unit. He also led an FDLR operational command structure in North Kivu’s Nyiragongo territory that formed in 2022, after M23 attacks forced the FDLR to geographically disperse. The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) formed in 2000 from the remnants of the ex-Rwandan Armed Forces and extremist militias that fled Rwanda following the 1994 genocide. FDLR has waged a campaign of ethnically motivated violence against civilians, including summary killings, forced recruitment of children, and sexual violence; OFAC designated the group on January 3, 2013. OFAC designated Kubwayo pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671, for being a leader of FDLR, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413.
NZENZE, John Imani
- AKA: “IDI, Imani Nzenze”
- Address: North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- DOB: 06 Aug 1978
- Nationality: Congo, Democratic Republic of the; alt. Rwanda
- Citizen: Congo, Democratic Republic of the; alt. Rwanda
- Gender: Male
- National ID No.: 1197880137555327 (Rwanda)
- Party Type: Individual
Supplemental Information: John Imani Nzenze is an M23 commander and M23’s chief of intelligence. He is regarded as one of the closest collaborators and confidants of Sultani Makenga, the U.S.- and UN-sanctioned overall military commander of M23. Nzenze has been an M23 leader since the group’s first rebellion (2012–2013), when he led M23 attacks on Congolese military positions. M23 is a Rwanda-backed armed group that occupies large portions of North and South Kivu provinces in the DRC; its military campaigns have claimed thousands of civilian lives and resulted in a mass displacement crisis. OFAC designated Nzenze pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671, for being a leader of M23, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413.
OFAC Programs:
- SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. Administered under the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594.
- IRAN-EO13902 Iran – Executive Order 13902 — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran,” of January 10, 2020, targeting persons operating in the construction, mining, manufacturing, textiles, financial, or other sectors of the Iranian economy as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.
RAD, Amir Hossein
- AKA:
- RAD, Amir
- RAD, Amirhossein
- Address: Qazvin, Iran
- DOB: 21 Mar 1986
- Nationality: Iran
- Email Address: radamir@gmail.com
- alt. Email Address: arad@nobitex.ir
- Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Phone Number: 989121810513
- National ID No.: 4324461872 (Iran)
- Party Type: Individual
Supplemental Information: Amir Hossein Rad is Nobitex’s chairman, co-founder, and former CEO. In June 2025, he helped Nobitex reconstitute its operations following a $90 million hack of the company on June 18, 2025; the company had previously enabled the Iranian regime to evade sanctions and transfer wealth out of the country. OFAC designated Rad pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for being a leader or official of Nobitex, and pursuant to Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.
The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Programs:
- IRAN Iran Sanctions — Persons designated pursuant to various Iran-related executive orders and statutory authorities. Administered in part under the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 560.
- IRAN-EO13902 Iran – Executive Order 13902 — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran,” of January 10, 2020, targeting persons operating in the construction, mining, manufacturing, textiles, financial, or other sectors of the Iranian economy.
BITPIN
- AKA: SANA AYMAN MUBADALA
- Address: Unit 2, Floor 1, Viana (Alizadeh) Trade Complex Building No. 42, Shahid Fatehi Blvd., Sharghayegh Alley, Anzali Free Zone, Bandar Anzali, Gilan 4333155170, Iran
- Website: bitpin.ir
- Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- Organization Established Date: 2020
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Company Number: 14009960142 (Iran)
Supplemental Information: Bitpin is an Iranian digital asset exchange that received 10 percent of all Iranian digital asset inflows in 2025. It has processed millions of dollars in transactions, including transactions linked to the IRGC. Bitpin’s investors have reportedly been linked to Iranian efforts to evade U.S. sanctions. OFAC designated Bitpin pursuant to Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.
RAMZINEX
- AKA: RAMZINEH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE INNOVATION COMPANY
- Address: Unit 901, 9th Floor, Sharif Technology Tower, No. 28, Shahid Hamid Salahi Blvd, Azadeh Street, Timori, Tehran, Iran
- Website: https://ramzinex.com/
- Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- Organization Established Date: 2018
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Company Number: 14009372096 (Iran)
Supplemental Information: Ramzinex is a digital asset exchange based in Tehran, founded in 2018. It has processed over $2.45 billion in transactions, including transactions linked to the IRGC and a financial institution backed by the Iranian government, and has been used for sanctions evasion. OFAC designated Ramzinex pursuant to Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.
WALLEX
- AKA:
- KHALGH SARVAT SARZAMIN PARSEH
- KHALQ THARWAT SARZAMIN PARSEH COMPANY
- Address: North Unit, Fourth Floor, No. 231, Mirzai Shirazi Street, Shahoda Street, Abbasabad-Andisheh, Tehran 1586753411, Iran
- Website: https://wallex.ir/
- Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- Organization Established Date: 2019
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Company Number: 14010030821 (Iran)
Supplemental Information: Wallex is Iran’s second-largest digital asset exchange by volume and received 12 percent of all Iranian digital asset inflows in 2025. It has facilitated numerous transactions linked to the IRGC. OFAC designated Wallex pursuant to Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.
OFAC Programs:
- IRAN Iran Sanctions — Persons designated pursuant to various Iran-related executive orders and statutory authorities. Administered in part under the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 560.
- SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. Administered under the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594.
- IRAN-EO13902 Iran – Executive Order 13902 — Designated pursuant to Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran,” of January 10, 2020, targeting persons operating in the construction, mining, manufacturing, textiles, financial, or other sectors of the Iranian economy.
NOBITEX
- AKA: RAHKAR FANAVARI NOOYAN
- Address: Unit 1002, Floor 10, Sharif Technology Tower, Akbari Corner, Salehi Boulevard, Tarasht, Tehran, Iran
- Website: nobitex.ir
- Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Company Number: 1400769571 (Iran)
Supplemental Information: Nobitex is Iran’s largest digital asset exchange. In 2025, it processed more than 50 percent of all Iranian digital asset inflows, facilitating payments tied to Iran’s terrorist activities, sanctions evasion efforts, and IRGC-linked transactions, including transactions for wallets associated with IRGC-affiliated ransomware actors. Nobitex helped the Central Bank of Iran access hundreds of millions of dollars in stablecoins used to prop up the plummeting value of the Iranian rial, while enabling regime insiders to access international digital asset exchanges and evade sanctions across multiple jurisdictions. Two of Nobitex’s co-founders are close associates of former Supreme Leader Khamenei’s family. Nobitex also reportedly enables the Iranian government to conduct warrantless surveillance of Iranian civilians. Following the commencement of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Nobitex played a role in protecting and moving assets and funds out of the country to shield regime wealth, even during internet blackouts. OFAC designated Nobitex pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for materially assisting, sponsoring, or providing financial, material, or technological support to the IRGC, and pursuant to Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designation
Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President for Ties to Armed Conflict
State Press Release: U.S. Sanctions on Former DRC President for Support of Armed Group
Additions:
The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: DRCONGO Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 547
KABILA, Joseph Kabange
- Address: Goma, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- DOB: 04 Jun 1971
- POB: South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Gender: Male
- Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to:
- M23
- CONGO RIVER ALLIANCE
Supplemental Information: Joseph Kabila served as President of the DRC from 2001 to 2019. Although his second term was scheduled to conclude in 2016, he extended his time in office for more than two years by unconstitutionally delaying elections. In 2025, he traveled to Goma, DRC, where he has lived under the protection of M23. Kabila has provided financial support to the AFC (Alliance Fleuve Congo, the Congo River Alliance) in order to influence the political situation in eastern DRC, and has encouraged FARDC troops to defect and join AFC forces. He also sought to launch attacks from outside DRC on FARDC in eastern DRC, though that effort was unsuccessful. Kabila has additionally worked to install a candidate opposed to the current DRC president with the intent to regain influence over the government. He was designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, M23 and AFC. M23 is a Rwanda-backed armed group in eastern DRC, and AFC acts as M23’s political-military coalition seeking to topple the DRC government. This action supports the U.S.-brokered Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity signed by the DRC and Rwandan heads of state on December 4, 2025.
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Announcement of Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Individuals Undermining Peace in the Great Lakes Region
PRESS STATEMENT
MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE
MARCH 6, 2026
The Department of State will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials for fueling instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). By continuing to support M23 and violating the Washington Accords, these individuals are driving violence and undermining the stability of the entire Great Lakes Region.
The United States expects all parties to the Washington Accords to fully implement their commitments, including by the DRC immediately neutralizing the FDLR armed group and its associated groups and Rwanda withdrawing its troops and military equipment from the DRC. Only then will the immense economic potential of the Great Lakes region be realized. Individuals believed to be responsible for, complicit in, or directly or indirectly engaged in undermining or impeding a sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region will face consequences.
This visa restriction policy is pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which authorizes the Secretary of State to render inadmissible any alien whose entry into the Unites States “would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.” Certain family members may also be covered by these restrictions.