U.S. Treasury Sanctions French National Over Alleged Daesh Financial Ties

The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on a French man suspected of conducting financial transactions with members of the terrorist group Daesh.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions French National Over Alleged Daesh Financial Ties

The United States government imposed sanctions on Monday against a French citizen suspected of carrying out financial transactions with members of the Daesh terrorist organization.

The individual targeted is Miloud Abderrahmane, also known by the alias Ibrahim Ghazi, who is approaching 34 years of age. His name appeared on the website of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Treasury Department unit responsible for enforcing economic sanctions.

According to an official statement, Abderrahmane conducted dealings with individuals known to be linked to Daesh, including some based in Syria. Authorities also allege that he supplied supporters of the militant group with information regarding the production and use of explosive devices.

The sanctions package announced by Washington includes two additional individuals and six organizations operating across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa. The Treasury Department described them as key intermediaries enabling Daesh to move money between its regional branches.

"Daesh continues to seek new methods and tools to finance attacks," stated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the official release.

When the U.S. places persons and entities under sanctions, any assets they may hold on American soil are frozen. American companies and citizens are barred from doing business with them, and those who violate this prohibition risk facing sanctions themselves.

Source: BFM TV

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