Rhe United States has designated a Nigerian national alongside several individuals and entities across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa over alleged links to terrorism financing networks supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
The designation was announced in a statement issued by US Department of State spokesperson, Thomas Pigott, who said the action targeted three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating financial transactions for ISIS operations worldwide.
According to the statement, the network operates across France, Syria, Türkiye and Nigeria, helping to move funds across borders to support the terrorist group’s activities.
Pigott said the move underscores the US government’s commitment to disrupting ISIS financing channels and weakening the group’s operational capacity.
“Under the leadership of President Trump, the United States is dismantling ISIS’s ability to finance terrorism around the world. We are cutting off the financial lifelines that enable ISIS to fund attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities,” he said.
The statement identified a France-based facilitator who allegedly supplied information on the use of explosives to ISIS supporters.
It also named a Syria-based operative accused of using cryptocurrency to transfer funds to ISIS associates in several countries, including the United States.
In addition, a Nigeria-based money exchanger was designated over allegations that his businesses served as channels for moving funds linked to ISIS activities.
The US government said the latest sanctions form part of broader efforts to dismantle financial networks that enable ISIS to fund attacks, sustain regional affiliates and expand its operations globally.
