United States Targets ISIS Financial Networks Across Three Continents
PRESS STATEMENT
THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, SPOKESPERSON
JUNE 22, 2026
Under the leadership of President Trump, the United States is dismantling ISIS’s ability to finance terrorism around the world. We are cutting off the financial lifelines from around the world that enable ISIS to fund attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities.
Today’s designations target three individuals and six entities operating across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa who have enabled ISIS to move money across borders – exposing a network that spans from France and Syria to Türkiye and Nigeria.
These actions reflect the United States’ unrelenting pressure on ISIS, which continues to decentralize its operations and rely on financial intermediaries to connect its global network. Among those designated is a France-based facilitator who provided information concerning the use of explosives to ISIS supporters, a Syria-based operator who used cryptocurrency to transfer funds on behalf of ISIS associates in multiple countries including the United States, and a Nigeria-based facilitator whose money exchange businesses served as conduits for ISIS financing.
The United States also reaffirms its strong partnership with Nigeria, which joined the United States in the May 16, 2026, operation that resulted in the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the number two official in ISIS.
We will continue to use every diplomatic and legal tool available to hold ISIS and its supporters accountable – wherever they operate and however they move money. We remain fully committed to protecting American lives, defending religious minorities, and working with international partners to eliminate the threat that ISIS poses to global peace and security.
Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the counterterrorism authority, Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended. The U.S. Department of State designated ISIS, then known by its former name of al-Qa’ida in Iraq, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) pursuant to E.O. 13224 on October 15, 2004, and as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act on December 17, 2004. More information on today’s designations can be found in Treasury’s Press Releases.
Category: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida
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Counter Terrorism Designations
Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets ISIS Facilitators and Disrupts Terrorist Financial Networks
Additions:
The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: SDGT Terrorism: E.O. 13224, as amended
ABDELHAKIM, Boukich
- AKA:
- “ALHOLANDI, Abu Sulayman”
- “BABILI, Muhammad”
- Address: Syria
- DOB: 15 Dec 1993
- alt. DOB: 01 Jan 1991
- POB: The Hague, Netherlands
- alt. POB: Aleppo, Syria
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- National ID No.: 02040063438 (Syria)
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT
Supplemental Information: Boukich, formerly a Dutch national, is an extremist financial facilitator who controls and directs Bitcoin Xchange, a Syria-based money service business (MSB) established in late 2020 by Boukich and his Syria-based associates. Boukich and Bitcoin Xchange have transferred money on behalf of ISIS associates from multiple countries, including Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United States. Boukich is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS.
ABDERRAHMANE, Miloud
- AKA: “GHAZI, Ibrahim”
- Address: France
- DOB: Aug 1992
- Nationality: France
- Citizen: France
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Digital Currency Address – TRX: TBXMiRqUp1XH1zLazWu8cWitMAScv4HsYq
- alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TDFj8tYzfLDkwEMo4MJ2DfrbpMztuCCnan
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT
Supplemental Information: Abderrahmane is a French national based in France who has conducted transactions with known ISIS affiliates, including some based in Syria. He has also provided instructional and manufacturing information on explosives to ISIS supporters. Abderrahmane is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS.
MUHAMMAD, Mukhtar Adamu
- AKA:
- ADAMU, Mukhtar
- MUKHTAR, Muhammad
- Address: No. 45, Abimbola Street, off Capital Road, by Morcas Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria
- DOB: 02 Aug 1990
- alt. DOB: 03 Aug 1990
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Gender: Male
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Passport: A11904741 (Nigeria)
- alt. Passport: A07422697 (Nigeria)
- Party Type: Individual
- Linked to: ISIS-WEST AFRICA
Supplemental Information: Muhammad is a Nigeria-based ISIS in West Africa (ISIS-WA) financial facilitator who has conducted money transfers on behalf of ISIS-WA. He owns, controls, or directs three Nigeria-based MSBs also designated today: Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau de Change Limited, Manhattan Bureau de Change Limited, and Generation Currency Bureau de Change Limited. Muhammad is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS-WA.
The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:
OFAC Program: SDGT Terrorism: E.O. 13224, as amended
ALKARAM DANISMANLIK GAYRIMENKUL IC VE DIS GENEL TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI
- AKA:
- ALKARAM DANIŞMANLIK GAYRİMENKUL İÇ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ (Latin)
- ALKARAM CONSULTING REAL ESTATE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TRADE LIMITED COMPANY
- SPIDER COMPANY ISTANBUL EXCHANGE RATES
- “AL-KARAM COMPANY”
- “ALKARAM FINANCIAL TRANSFERS” (Arabic: “الكرم للحوالات المالية”)
- “AL-KARAM MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY”
- Address: Haseki Sultan Mh. Tur. Ozal Mil. CD. Manisa Is Mer. Bl. No. 49/13, Fatih, Turkey
- Website: http://www.alkarammt.com/branch/index.php?p=l&f=i
- alt. Website: alankbot.com
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 08 Feb 2022
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Trade License No.: 360569-5 (Turkey)
- Commercial Registry Number: 1351314 (Turkey)
- Linked to: ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT
Supplemental Information: Alkaram is a Türkiye-based MSB that does business as, and operates on behalf of, Spider Gayrimenkul Ve Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Spider), also designated today. Alkaram is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS.
BITCOIN EXCHANGE AGENT IDLIB’S NO.1 COIN EXCHANGE
- AKA:
- IDLIB NO 1 BTC
- NO.1 BITCOIN EXCHANGE AGENT
- “BITCOIN XCHANGE”
- Address:
- Idlib, Syria
- Salqin, Syria
- Darkush, Syria
- Sarmada, Syria
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 2020
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Linked to: ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT
Supplemental Information: Bitcoin Xchange is a Syria-based MSB established in late 2020 by Abdelhakim Boukich (also designated today) and his Syria-based associates. Boukich and Bitcoin Xchange have transferred money on behalf of ISIS associates from multiple countries, including Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United States. Bitcoin Xchange is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS.
GENERATION CURRENCY BUREAU DE CHANGE LIMITED
- Address: Lagos, Nigeria
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 09 Jan 2019
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Registration Number: RC 1555604 (Nigeria)
- Linked to: MUHAMMAD, Mukhtar Adamu
Supplemental Information: Generation Currency Bureau de Change Limited is a Nigeria-based MSB owned, controlled, or directed by Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad (also designated today), an ISIS-WA financial facilitator. It is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad.
MANHATTAN BUREAU DE CHANGE LIMITED
- Address: No. 59 Murtala Mohammad Way, Wapa, Kano, Nigeria
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 26 Jan 2021
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Serial No.: 617688217763824 (Nigeria)
- Tax ID No.: 23832449-0001 (Nigeria)
- Registration Number: RC 1763824 (Nigeria)
- Linked to: MUHAMMAD, Mukhtar Adamu
Supplemental Information: Manhattan Bureau de Change Limited is a Nigeria-based MSB owned, controlled, or directed by Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad (also designated today), an ISIS-WA financial facilitator. It is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad.
NINE TO NINE EXCHANGE BUREAU DE CHANGE LIMITED
- Address: Block 7, Faan Complex, Airport Road by Beesam Bus Stop, Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 22 Aug 2017
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Registration Number: RC 1462752 (Nigeria)
- Linked to: MUHAMMAD, Mukhtar Adamu
Supplemental Information: Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau de Change Limited is a Nigeria-based MSB owned, controlled, or directed by Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad (also designated today), an ISIS-WA financial facilitator. It is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad.
SPIDER GAYRIMENKUL VE GENEL TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI
- AKA:
- SPİDER GAYRİMENKUL VE GENEL TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ (Latin)
- SPIDER GENERAL TRADING AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY
- SPIDER MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY
- SPIDER REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL TRADE LIMITED COMPANY
- “SPIDER GENERAL TRADING COMPANY” (Arabic: “شركة سبایدر للتجارة العامة”)
- “SPIDER TICARET”
- Address: Iskenderpasa Mah, Ragipbey Sk, No:3/1, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
- Website: http://www.spidermt.com/branch/index.php?p=l&f=i
- Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
- Organization Established Date: 14 May 2018
- Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
- Trade License No.: 139309-5 (Turkey)
- Commercial Registry Number: 0781073746200001 (Turkey)
- Chamber of Commerce Number: 1129156 (Turkey)
- Linked to: ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT
Supplemental Information: Spider is a Türkiye-based MSB owned and controlled by Mohamad Alhmidan, who was previously designated by OFAC in March 2016 for facilitating logistical and financial support for ISIS and helping support foreign terrorist fighters. Originating as a hawala that operated in Syria, Spider was used to transfer money from parts of Syria under ISIS control to other regions not under ISIS control. Alkaram Danismanlik Gayrimenkul Ic Ve Dis Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Alkaram), also designated today, does business as and operates on behalf of Spider. Spider is designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, ISIS.
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Notice of Changes to the Consolidated List – 22 May 2026
DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 22 May 2026 following receipt of the attached advice from the United Nations Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (ISIL (Da ’esh) and Al-Qaida). The changes include
- The removal of 7 individuals under the ISIL (Da ’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions framework.
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
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First, the UN made changes yesterday:
Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes Seven Entries from Its Sanctions List | UN Meetings Coverage and Press ReleasesDownloadThen, today… Canada:
Greetings,
On May 21st, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee removed seven individuals from its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.
This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida.
For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult List of updates to the UNSC Consolidated List | Security Council.
Sincerely,
and the UK:
Today, Friday 22 May, the UK Government has delisted the following individuals under the Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
De-Listing:
and its sanctions notice:
And lastly, SECO/FINMA:
NEWS
22 May 2026
Financial sanction
2026
Updated sanction message: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended the list of sanctioned natural persons, undertakings and organizations of the Regulation of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the organizations ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (SR 946.231.08).
By decision of 21. In May 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee changed the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The amendment is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO therefore, on 22. May 2026 adapted the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, and published the adjustment on its website.
and its PDF update:
and links to its XML update and consolidated program listings.
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This one is not an April Fool’s Joke…
Updated sanction message: ISIL (Da’esh) / Al-Qaida
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended the list of sanctioned natural persons, undertakings and organizations of the Regulation of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the organizations ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (SR 946.231.08).
By decision of 30. In March 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee changed the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The change is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO therefore has on 31. On March 1, 2026, the SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management) database, which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted 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:
Links:
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March 31, 2026 Sanctions-palooza: OFSI catches up to the UN’s 1 addition to counter-terror sanctions
The update notice:
From the email notification – link is to FCDO’s individual designation page:
Individuals designated:
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In conjunction with its press release, the United Nations Sanctions Committee issued the following update:
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The FINMA Notice:
Updated sanction message: ISIL (Da’esh) / Al-Qaida
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended the list of sanctioned natural persons, undertakings and organizations of the Regulation of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the organizations ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (SR 946.231.08).
By decision of 26. In March 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee changed the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The amendment is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO therefore, on 27. On March 1, 2026, the SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management) database, which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted 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 (yes, the same 2 new designations from the UN Sanctions Committee that the UK and Canada also updated today):
Links:
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The UN issued two press releases on the 26th, and OSFI and OFSI followed suit today…
SC/16323
26 March 2026
Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List
On 26 March, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entry specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
A. Individuals
QDi.437 Name: 1: SAMI 2: JASIM 3: MUHAMMAD JAATA 4: AL-JABURI
Name (original script): ﺳﺎﻣﻲ ﺟﺎﺳم ﻣﺣﻣد ﺟﻌﺎطﺔ اﻟﺟﺑوري
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1 Jul. 1974 POB: Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mustafa Adnan al-Aziz ﻣﺻطﻔﻰ ﻋدﻧﺎن اﻟﻌزﯾز (National Identification card no. 9080002892, issued by the Syrian Arab Republic, mother’s name Dahiyah al-Mulhim, DOB: 1 Jan. 1973, POB: Albu Kamal, Syria) b) Mustafa Adnan al-Azeez (Turkish Residency Card no. 4118 issued on 15 Jan. 2019) Low quality a.k.a.: a) Sami al-Ajuz(b) Hajji Hamid Nationality: Iraq Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Iraq Listed on: 26 Mar. 2026 Other information: Assumed multiples roles within ISIL (Da’esh) listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), including overseeing ISIL’s finances, material affairs and sources of revenue. He was also a member of the so-called Delegated Committee, which is the decision-making body of ISIL (Da’esh). He also participated in several terrorist operations against security forces while ISIL was controlling territory and was involved in the smuggling of oil derivates. Mother’s name: A’ishah Hasan. Gender: Male, Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black; Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.In accordance with paragraph 58 of resolution 2610 (2021), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.
The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.
The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.
SC/16324
26 March 2026
Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List
On 26 March 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entry specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
A. Individuals
QDi.438 Name: 1: ABD EL HAMID 2: SALIM 3: IBRAHIM BRUKAN 4: AL-KHATOUNI
Name (original script): عبد الحميد سالم إبراهيم بروكان الخاتوني
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1 Sep. 1970 POB: Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: ABU OMAR AL SARRAF Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Iraq Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Iraq Listed on: 26 Mar. 2026 Other information: Served as a senior leader in ISIL (Da’esh) listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115) as its financial management officer. Mother’s name: Khadija Hattab Ismail. Gender: Male. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.In accordance with paragraph 58 of resolution 2610 (2021), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.
The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.
The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.
UK email notification, which includes links to the FCDO’s UK Sanctions List designation listings:
Today, Friday 27 March, the UK Government has designated the following 2 individuals under the Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime. This reflects the decision to designate these individuals made by the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) & 2253 (2015) on 26 March.
Designated Individuals:
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From FINMA:
Updated sanction message: ISIL (Da’esh) / Al-Qaida
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has adopted an amendment to the Ordinance of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the organizations ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (SR 946.231.08).
By decision of 27. On 1 February 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 has on 2. On March 1, 2026, the SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management) database, which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted and published the adjustment on its website.
Updated sanctions program list
The update: