Regulatory Alerts2026-06-02 | 20260602Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related Frequently Asked Question
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued FAQ 1257 and updated the Specially Designated Nationals List to target Iran's largest digital asset exchanges and rebel commanders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. OFAC designated four Iranian individuals and four Iranian entities, including Nobitex, Bitpin, Ramzinex, and Wallex, for operating digital asset platforms facilitating sanctions evasion and terror finance. Additionally, two individuals linked to conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were added to the SDN List for their roles in driving regional instability.
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06/02/2026
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Economic Fury Targets Iran’s Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
Treasury Sanctions Rebel Commanders Driving Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing one new Iran-related Frequently Asked Question, FAQ 1257 . Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. Specially Designated Nationals List Updates The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: AGHAMIR MOHAMMAD ALI, Seyed Mohammad (a.k.a. AGHAMIR, Mohammad; a.k.a. KHARRAZI, Mohammad), Tehran, Iran; DOB 1992; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: NOBITEX). AGHAMIR MOHAMMAD ALI, Seyed Mohammad Ali (a.k.a. AGHAMIR, Ali; a.k.a. AHMAD HOSSEIN, Ali; a.k.a. KHARRAZI, Ali), 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 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: NOBITEX). KHOEE, Seyed Ali (a.k.a. KHOUEI, Ali), 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 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: NOBITEX). KUBWAYO, Gustave (a.k.a. "SIRKOFF"; a.k.a. "SIRKOOF"), North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 1969; POB Rwanda; nationality Rwanda; Gender Male (individual) [DRCONGO]. NZENZE, John Imani (a.k.a. "IDI, Imani Nzenze"), North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 06 Aug 1978; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; alt. nationality Rwanda; citizen Congo, Democratic Republic of the; alt. citizen Rwanda; Gender Male; National ID No. 1197880137555327 (Rwanda) (individual) [DRCONGO]. RAD, Amir Hossein (a.k.a. RAD, Amir; a.k.a. RAD, Amirhossein), 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) (individual) [SDGT] [IRAN-EO13902]. The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List: BITPIN (a.k.a. SANA AYMAN MUBADALA), 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) [IRAN] [IRAN-EO13902]. NOBITEX (a.k.a. RAHKAR FANAVARI NOOYAN), 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) [IRAN] [SDGT] [IRAN-EO13902]. RAMZINEX (a.k.a. RAMZINEH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE INNOVATION COMPANY), 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) [IRAN] [IRAN-EO13902]. WALLEX (a.k.a. KHALGH SARVAT SARZAMIN PARSEH; a.k.a. KHALQ THARWAT SARZAMIN PARSEH COMPANY), 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) [IRAN] [IRAN-EO13902]. Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None