Regulatory Alerts2026-04-17 | 20260417OFAC Sanctions on Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Commanders and Sudan-Linked Entities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control added nine individuals and two entities to the Specially Designated Nationals List. The designations target Iraqi nationals linked to Iran-backed militias such as Kata'ib Hezbollah and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, as well as Colombian individuals and companies facilitating the war in Sudan. These actions impose asset freezes and secondary sanctions risks under Executive Orders 13224 and 14098.
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04/17/2026
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Specially Designated Nationals List Updates The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: AL RAMMAHI, Ammar Jasim Kadhim, Iraq; DOB 16 Aug 1976; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport B29874786 (Iraq) expires 25 May 2033 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH). ALBAKHATRA, Khalid Jameel Abed (a.k.a. BAKHATRI, Khaled), Iraq; DOB 01 Jan 1978; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A13438387 expires 21 Jul 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA). ALMOHAMMED, Radhwan Yousif Hameed (a.k.a. ABDALLAH, Hajji; a.k.a. AL-MOHAMMED, Radhwan Youssef Hameed; a.k.a. AL-MOHAMMED, Ridwan Youssef Hameed; a.k.a. AL-MUHAMMAD, Ridwan Yusif Hamid; a.k.a. AL-TAWIL, Abu Abdallah; a.k.a. GHADIR, Abu; a.k.a. TAHIR, Abu), Iraq; DOB 23 Nov 1970; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A18208609 (Iraq) expires 22 Nov 2028 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH). GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar, Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia; Al Fattan Marine Tower, Apt 3105, Jumeriah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 25 Feb 1963; POB Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 5934638 (Colombia); Passport PE144026 (Colombia) expires 29 Aug 2027 (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098] (Linked To: INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S.). GARCIA BATTE, Omar Fernando, Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia; DOB 25 Sep 1961; POB Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 5934268 (Colombia) (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098] (Linked To: GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.). HAMZAH, Hasan Dheyab Hamzah, Iraq; DOB 25 Feb 1977; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport B10398022 (Iraq) expires 25 Feb 2032; alt. Passport A11413285 (Iraq) expires 19 Aug 2024 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH). JAYTHOOM, Husham Hashim, Iraq; DOB 25 Aug 1969; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A21616600 (Iraq) expires 20 May 2031 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HARAKAT AL-NUJABA). MUKHAMIS, Saeed Kadhim (a.k.a. MGHAMES, Sameer Kadem; a.k.a. MUGHAMIS, Said Kazim), Iraq; DOB 01 May 1972; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport G1364088 (Iraq) expires 17 Jul 2015; National ID No. 00668627 (Iraq) expires 12 Dec 2020 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA). QUIJANO TORRES, Jose Libardo, Colombia; DOB 24 Sep 1975; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 74180772 (Colombia) (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098] (Linked To: FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S.). SUWAED, Safaa Adnan Jabbar, Iraq; DOB 01 May 1972; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A18386175 (Iraq) expires 22 Mar 2029 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ASA'IB AHL AL-HAQ). The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List: FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. (a.k.a. "HRFENIX"), Carrera 47 A No. 93-92, Bogota, Colombia; Website https://hrfenix.com ; Organization Established Date 28 Feb 2025; NIT # 9019295283 (Colombia); Matricula Mercantil No 03929145 (Colombia) [SUDAN-EO14098]. GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S. (a.k.a. "MI FUTURO GLOBAL"), Carrera 13 No. 49-15 Oficina 401, Bogota, Colombia; Website https://mifuturoglobal.com ; Organization Established Date 28 Jun 2012; NIT # 9005343144 (Colombia); Matricula Mercantil No 02228829 (Colombia) [SUDAN-EO14098] (Linked To: GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar). Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None