OFAC RELEASED: Counter Terrorism Designations, Updates and Removal; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

BIN AHMAD, Mohammad Roslan (a.k.a. CHIREN, Royston Wu; a.k.a. ROYSTON, Mohammad Roslan; a.k.a. WU, Royston), Batam, Indonesia; DOB 05 Nov 1968; citizen Singapore; alt. citizen Malaysia; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. S6837315H (Singapore) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

CONTEH, Abdul Karim, 9202 C. Calz Tlaxcaltecas int.2 col Mariano Matamoros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 20 Dec 1984; POB Sierra Leone; nationality Sierra Leone; citizen Sierra Leone; alt. citizen Mexico; Gender Male; Phone Number 23276596773; alt. Phone Number 529622553555; C.U.R.P. COXA841220HNENXB02 (Mexico) (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: ABDUL KARIM CONTEH HUMAN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION).

KAMARA, Issa, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 17 Jul 1990; nationality Sierra Leone; citizen Sierra Leone; Gender Male; Phone Number 23275356626 (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: ABDUL KARIM CONTEH HUMAN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION).

PIDOUKOU, Pasaman Francis Marin Abbe (a.k.a. “Kili Cili”), Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Mexico City, Mexico; DOB 03 Mar 1973; nationality Togo; citizen Togo; Gender Male; Phone Number 524731040117 (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: ABDUL KARIM CONTEH HUMAN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION).

ROBLERO PIVARAL, Veronica, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 25 Apr 1999; POB Chiapas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Female; Phone Number 526643422541; C.U.R.P. ROPV990425MCSBVR02 (Mexico) (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: ABDUL KARIM CONTEH HUMAN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION).

ZHUANG, Liang (a.k.a. ZHUANG, Jack), China; DOB 09 Jul 1978; POB Taigu, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport EB8537291 (China) expires 12 Dec 2027; National ID No. 142429197807090035 (China) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

ABDUL KARIM CONTEH HUMAN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Target Type Criminal Organization [TCO].

ALPHA SHINE MARINE SERVICES L.L.C (Arabic: الفا شاين للخدمات البحرية ش.ذ.م.م), Office R09-0427, Al Zarooni Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 18 Jan 2023; Identification Number IMO 6382422; License 1141798 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 12004404 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT].

ASCENT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (a.k.a. “AGI”), AGI, Independence Ave, P1520, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles; 23/180 Sailord Paknam, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand; Level 40, Sintex Tower Three, 8 Twmasek Boulevard, 038988, Singapore; Website ascentgeneralinsurance.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

BARCO SHIP MANAGEMENT INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH96960, Marshall Islands; Office 201, Art Thamani Tower, Al-Asayel Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Registration Country Marshall Islands; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 21 Feb 2023; Identification Number IMO 6389977; Business Registration Number 118561 (Marshall Islands) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

FORNACIS ENERGY TRADING CO. L.L.C (Arabic: فورناسيس انرجي للتجارة شركة الشخص الواحد ذ.م.م), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 07 Sep 2023; License 1232954 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 12166455 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

SEA KNOT SHIPPING INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 17 Aug 2021; Identification Number IMO 6253546; Business Registration Number 110481 (Marshall Islands) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

The following vessels have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

KASPER (3E5069) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9293143; MMSI 352002776 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: ALPHA SHINE MARINE SERVICES L.L.C).

MIROVA DYNAMIC (a.k.a. GULF KNOT) Crude Oil Tanker Unknown flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9237618 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: SEA KNOT SHIPPING INC.).

OCEANIC II (VRJR3) Products Tanker Hong Kong flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9275995; MMSI 477274300 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: BARCO SHIP MANAGEMENT INC).

TIREX (3E5098) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9203772; MMSI 352002811 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: BARCO SHIP MANAGEMENT INC).

WANJI (3EQC8) Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9215103; MMSI 351309000 (vessel) [SDGT] (Linked To: BARCO SHIP MANAGEMENT INC).

The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

AWAD, Mohammed Reda Mohammed Anwar (a.k.a. AWAD, Hamid Rida Muhammad; a.k.a. “AWAD, Rida”; a.k.a. “REDA, Haj”), United Kingdom; DOB 24 Sep 1954; nationality Egypt (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

“AWAD, Rida” (a.k.a. AWAD, Hamid Rida Muhammad; a.k.a. AWAD, Mohammed Reda Mohammed Anwar; a.k.a. “REDA, Haj”), United Kingdom; DOB 24 Sep 1954; nationality Egypt (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

AWAD, Hamid Rida Muhammad (a.k.a. AWAD, Mohammed Reda Mohammed Anwar; a.k.a. “AWAD, Rida”; a.k.a. “REDA, Haj”), United Kingdom; DOB 24 Sep 1954; nationality Egypt (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

“REDA, Haj” (a.k.a. AWAD, Hamid Rida Muhammad; a.k.a. AWAD, Mohammed Reda Mohammed Anwar; a.k.a. “AWAD, Rida”), United Kingdom; DOB 24 Sep 1954; nationality Egypt (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

The following changes have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad (a.k.a. AL GAMAL, Saeed Ahmed Mohammed; a.k.a. RAMI, Abu-Ahmad; a.k.a. “ABU-‘ALI”; a.k.a. “AHMAD, Abu”; a.k.a. “CAIHONG” (Chinese Simplified: “彩虹”); a.k.a. “HISHAM”), Iran; DOB 01 Jan 1979; nationality Yemen; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 04716186 (Yemen) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE). -to- AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad (a.k.a. AL GAMAL, Saeed Ahmed Mohammed; a.k.a. RAMI, Abu-Ahmad; a.k.a. SAEIDI, Ahmad; a.k.a. SA’IDI, Ahmad; a.k.a. “ABU-‘ALI”; a.k.a. “AHMAD, Abu”; a.k.a. “CAIHONG” (Chinese Simplified: “彩虹”); a.k.a. “HISHAM”), Iran; DOB 01 Jan 1979; alt. DOB 28 Jul 1978; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 04716186 (Yemen); alt. Passport U63475649 (Iran) expires 24 Jun 2028; alt. Passport E49297849 (Iran) expires 24 Aug 2024 (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).

ASIABANI, Kourosh (Arabic: کورش آسیابانی) (a.k.a. ASIABANI, Korosh; a.k.a. ASIABANI, Kurosh (Arabic: کوروش آسیابانی); a.k.a. ASIYABANI, Koresh), Number 0, Floor 2, Golrizan Boulevard, Fajr Alley, District 22 Bahman, Kermanshah 6714699785, Iran; Unit 1, Paradise Building, across from Kokab Rashidi Mosque, Nobehar Boulevard, between Shahid Iraj Faizi Alley and Shahid Khosro Abassi Alley, District 22 Bahman, Kermanshah 6714699785, Iran; DOB 31 May 1962; alt. DOB 31 May 1961; POB Harsin, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 3319728962 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 28 (Iran); Deputy Commander of IRGC West Regional Headquarters (Najaf Ashraf); Second Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IRAN-HR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). -to- ASIABANI, Kourosh (Arabic: کورش آسیابانی) (a.k.a. ASIABANI, Korosh; a.k.a. ASIABANI, Kurosh (Arabic: کوروش آسیابانی); a.k.a. ASIYABANI, Koresh), Number 0, Floor 2, Golrizan Boulevard, Fajr Alley, District 22 Bahman, Kermanshah 6714699785, Iran; Unit 1, Paradise Building, across from Kokab Rashidi Mosque, Nobehar Boulevard, between Shahid Iraj Faizi Alley and Shahid Khosro Abassi Alley, District 22 Bahman, Kermanshah 6714699785, Iran; DOB 31 May 1962; alt. DOB 31 May 1961; POB Harsin, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 3319728962 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 28 (Iran); Deputy Commander of IRGC West Regional Headquarters (Najaf Ashraf); Second Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IRAN-HR] [CAATSA – IRAN] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS).

AZIMI, Mohammad Nazar (Arabic: محمد نظر عظیمی) (a.k.a. AZIMI, Mohammad (Arabic: محمد عظیمی)), Iran; DOB 21 Mar 1960; POB Kangavar, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 3309730409 (Iran); Commander of Najaf Ashraf West Headquarters; Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IRAN-HR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). -to- AZIMI, Mohammad Nazar (Arabic: محمد نظر عظیمی) (a.k.a. AZIMI, Mohammad (Arabic: محمد عظیمی)), Iran; DOB 21 Mar 1960; POB Kangavar, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 3309730409 (Iran); Commander of Najaf Ashraf West Headquarters; Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IRAN-HR] [CAATSA – IRAN] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS).

MAHAMUD, Abdi Nasir Ali (Arabic: عبدي ناصر علي محمود) (a.k.a. MAHMOUD, Abdi Naser; a.k.a. MAHMUD, Abdi Nasir Ali; a.k.a. MUHAMMAD, ‘Abd-al-Nasir ‘Ali), United Arab Emirates; Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 01 May 1977; nationality United Kingdom; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 548347810 (United Kingdom) expires 20 Jan 2029 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad). -to- MAHAMUD, Abdi Nasir Ali (Arabic: عبدي ناصر علي محمود) (a.k.a. MAHMOUD, Abdi Naser; a.k.a. MAHMUD, Abdi Nasir Ali; a.k.a. MAHMUT, Abdulnasir Ali; a.k.a. MUHAMMAD, ‘Abd-al-Nasir ‘Ali), United Arab Emirates; Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 01 May 1977; nationality United Kingdom; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 548347810 (United Kingdom) expires 20 Jan 2029; alt. Passport D00015633 (Somalia) expires 13 Aug 2027; alt. Passport 528911113 (United Kingdom) expires 04 Nov 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad).

SHAHVARPOUR NAJAFABADI, Hassan (a.k.a. SHAHVARPOUR, Hassan), Iran; POB Safi Abad, Dezful, Khuzestan, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2001624001 (Iran) (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [IRAN-HR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). -to- SHAHVARPOUR NAJAFABADI, Hassan (a.k.a. SHAHVARPOUR, Hassan), Iran; POB Safi Abad, Dezful, Khuzestan, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2001624001 (Iran) (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [IRAN-HR] [CAATSA – IRAN] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS).

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