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Treasury Increases Pressure on Houthi Smuggling and Illicit Revenue Generation Networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated twelve individuals, eleven entities, and one vessel on the Specially Designated Nationals List for supporting Houthi smuggling and illicit revenue networks. These designations impose asset freezes and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with the listed parties, who are linked to Ansarallah and associated shipping and trading operations. The action targets key components of the Houthi financial infrastructure, including oil trading companies, logistics firms, and exchange services operating in Yemen, Syria, the UAE, and other regions.

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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: None

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