Treasury Increases Pressure on Houthi Smuggling and Illicit Revenue Generation Networks

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01/16/2026

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Treasury Increases Pressure on Houthi Smuggling and Illicit Revenue Generation Networks

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Specially Designated Nationals List Update
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ADRISS, Ahmad (Arabic: أحمد إدريس), Syria; DOB 05 Jan 1986; POB Tartous, Syria; nationality Syria; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 015638373 (Syria) expires 21 Aug 2028 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH).
AL MUAYYAD, Adil Mutahhar Abdallah, Yemen; DOB 20 Aug 1975; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 03856973 (Yemen) expires 06 Apr 2016 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH).
AL-MATARI, Ebrahim Ahmed Abdullah (Arabic: إبراهيم أحمد عبد الله المطري), Yemen; DOB 01 Jan 1988; POB Sana'a, Yemen; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 04514597 (Yemen) expires 12 Mar 2017 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO). AL-SHARAFI, Zayd 'Ali Ahmed (a.k.a. AL-SHARAFI AL-AZRAQ, Zaid 'Ali Yahiya), Sana'a, Yemen; DOB 15 Mar 1989; POB Al Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 13398992 (Yemen); alt. Passport RE0138931 (Saint Kitts and Nevis) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). ASGHAR, Imran, 27 28 Jumeirah Park, District 6, St F, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 19 Dec 1962; POB Lahore, Pakistan; nationality Pakistan; alt. nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport BM1828063 (Pakistan) expires 19 Oct 2032 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ARKAN MARS PETROLEUM DMCC). BAIDHANI, Waleed Fathi Salam (a.k.a. ALBAIDHANI, Waled Fatehi Salem; a.k.a. SALM, Walid Fathi), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 27 Aug 1980; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). BSEIS, Ahmad (Arabic: أحمد بسيس), Syria; DOB 03 Jan 1990; POB Hama, Syria; nationality Syria; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 013802819 (Syria) expires 26 Jan 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). DAHAN, Ameen Hamid Mohammed (Arabic: امين حميد محمد دحان), Oman; Yemen; DOB 20 Sep 1974; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 09375789 (Yemen) expires 02 Feb 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: RABYA FOR TRADING FZC). ISMAIL, Ahmad (Arabic: أحمد إسماعيل), Syria; DOB 01 Jan 1994; POB Tartous, Syria; nationality Syria; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport N00560431 (Syria) expires 01 May 2030 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). PSHENICHNYY, Alexander Yurovich (Cyrillic: ПШЕНИЧНЫЙ, Александр Юрьевич), Russia; DOB 11 Sep 1982; POB USSR; nationality Russia; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 763380800 (Russia) expires 05 Sep 2030 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). SINGH, Ranveer, India; DOB 12 Feb 1983; POB Ranchi, India; nationality India; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport Z6920651 (India) expires 16 Aug 2032 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked
To: ANSARALLAH). The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ADEEMA OIL FZC (a.k.a. ADIMA OIL), PO Box 233599, No. 639 Ghurair Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website www.adeema.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 18 Sep 2011; License 5006759 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH).
AL SHARAFI OIL COMPANIES SERVICES (a.k.a. AL-SHARAFI OIL; a.k.a. AL-SHARAFI OIL FOR IMPORTING PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES), Sana'a, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 2/34074 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH).
ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 23 Apr 2025; Identification Number IMO 0237669; Business Registration Number 131338 (Marshall Islands) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). AL-RIDHWAN EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER COMPANY (Arabic: شركة الرضوان للصرافة والحوالات النقدية) (a.k.a. AL-RADWAN EXCHANGE AND TRANSFERS CO.; a.k.a. AL-RIDHWAN EXCHANGE COMPANY), Al-Nasr Street, Sana'a, Yemen; Hodeidah, Yemen; Saada, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 27 Mar 2019; Commercial Registry Number 6478/21 (Yemen); License 347/2019 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). ALSAA PETROLEUM AND SHIPPING FZC (a.k.a. ALSA COMPANY; a.k.a. ALSAA; a.k.a. ALSAA PETROLEUM & SHIPPING; a.k.a. ALSAA PETROLEUM & SHIPPING FZC), PO Box 124024, No. 702 Reef Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website www.alsaagroup.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 10 Nov 2002; License 5000343 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 11401539 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] (Linked To: ARKAN MARS PETROLEUM DMCC). BARASH AVIATION AND CARGO COMPANY LIMITED (a.k.a. BARASH AVIATION), Sana'a, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2012; Organization Type: Freight air transport [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). NEW OCEAN TRADING FZE (a.k.a. NEW OCEAN INTERNATIONAL TRADING FZE; a.k.a. NEW OCEAN TRADING AND IMPORT COMPANY), Hamriyah Business Center, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2019; Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). RABYA FOR TRADING FZC (Arabic: شركة رابيا ااتجارة شركة منطقة حرة) (a.k.a. "BASSAM AL-SAEEDI AND PARTNERS FREE ZONE COMPANY"; a.k.a. "BASSAM AL-SAEEDI AND PARTNERS FZC"; a.k.a. "RABIA COMPANY"), Al Mayzunah, Dhofar, Oman; Website www.agefzc.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 08 Jul 2018; Commercial Registry Number 1322360 (Oman) [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). SAMA AIRLINE (Arabic: طيران سما), Sana'a, Yemen; Website https://www.samaairline.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2023; Organization Type: Passenger air transport [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). WADI KABIR CO. FOR LOGISTICS SERVICES (Arabic: شركة الوادي الكبير للخدمات اللوجستية) (a.k.a. AL-WADI AL-KABIR COMPANY; a.k.a. ALWADI KABIR CO; a.k.a. WADI AL-KABIR COMPANY),
Sana'a, Yemen; Raysut, Oman; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date Nov 2020; Organization Type: Transportation and storage [SDGT] (Linked To: ANSARALLAH). The following vessel has been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ALBARRAQ Z (D604006) Crude Oil Tanker Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Comoros; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Year of Build 2003; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9252943; MMSI 620800006 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO).
The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
ABU SUMBOL GENERAL TRADING L.L.C (Arabic: ابو سمبل للتجارة العامة ش.ذ.م.م), PO Box 86973, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Deira Al Riqqa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 06 Sep 2000; Business Registration Number 521012 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10803911 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa'id Ahmad Muhammad). -to- JANAT AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC (a.k.a. ABU SUMBOL GENERAL TRADING L.L.C (Arabic: ابو سمبل للتجارة العامة ش.ذ.م.م); a.k.a. JANAT ALANHAR GENERAL TRADING L.L.C (Arabic: جنة الانهار للتجارة العامة ذ.م.م); a.k.a. JANAT AL-ANHAR TRADING COMPANY; a.k.a. JANNAH AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC), PO Box 86973, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Deira Al Riqqa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 06 Sep 2000; alt. Organization Established Date 23 Dec 2021; Commercial Registry Number 1654359 (United Arab Emirates); License 1016292 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 383851 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration Number 521012 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10803911 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa'id Ahmad Muhammad). Unrelated Administrative List Changes:
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