The United States has designated a Nigerian national and several foreign entities for allegedly helping finance ISIS operations through a cross-border network.
The United States has named a Nigerian national among a group of individuals and entities accused of helping finance the activities of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Punch reports.
In a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State, authorities announced sanctions against three individuals and six entities operating across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa. The move is aimed at disrupting financial networks allegedly used to support ISIS operations.
According to the statement, the network stretches across France, Syria, Türkiye and Nigeria. U.S. officials alleged that a Nigeria-based facilitator used money exchange businesses as channels for moving funds linked to the terrorist group.
The State Department said the action is part of ongoing efforts to cut off ISIS funding streams and weaken the group’s global operations.
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