Successful Transfer of Abdikerm Eidleh from Somalia to Minnesota to Face Charges for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, of Burnsville, Minnesota, was transferred to Minnesota on July 16, 2026, after surrendering in Somalia.

EU strengthens Sudan sanctions by banning trade in gold, mercury and cyanide

The European Union Council strengthened the EU's restrictive measures concerning Sudan on July 13, 2026, by introducing a ban on the purchase, import or transfer of gold originating in Sudan, and banning the sale, supply, transfer or export of mercury and cyanide to Sudan.

Former Afghan General and First Deputy House Speaker Extradited to U.S. to Face Charges of Conspiring to Traffic Hundreds of Kilograms of Heroin and Methamphetamine and Provide Arsenal of Military-Grade Weaponry

Abdul Zahir Qadeer, also known as 'Haji Abdul Zahir,' a former general in Afghanistan's Border Force and First Deputy Speaker of Afghanistan's National Assembly's House of the People, was extradited from Kenya to the United States to face charges of conspiracy to import heroin and methamphetamine and weapons offenses.

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List

The UN Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended the designation of Hamidah Nabaggala, a Ugandan national born February 23, 1989, currently residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A former Defense Department employee pleaded guilty to laundering money for Nigerian scammers

Samuel D. Marcus, 33, from Oreland, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges before U.S. District Judge Joel H. Slomsky.

French Navy Seizes Fifth Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker as EU Sanctions Target Crypto-Funded Evasion Networks

France's Navy intercepted oil tanker Deliver near Sicily on June 23, 2026, marking the fifth Russian shadow fleet vessel seized by France in 2026. The Cameroon-flagged ship allegedly carried Russian crude destined for Singapore.

UK court clears former Nigerian oil minister of all bribery charges

A London jury has acquitted Diezani Alison-Madueke of allegations that she accepted bribes in exchange for lucrative oil and gas contracts.

Perenco raided again in France: the corruption investigation in Africa expands

French authorities conducted new raids on the Franco-British petroleum company Perenco on June 16, 2026, as part of an expanding corruption investigation by the National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF).

UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers boarded sanctioned vessel SMYRTOS (Cameroon flag) in English Channel on June 14, 2026 in first UK-led operation of its kind. Six-hour operation supported by Chinook, Merlin, Wildcat helicopters, RAF P-8, HMS Sutherland, HMS Ledbury.

UK detains Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time

UK Royal Marines boarded and detained the Russian shadow fleet tanker 'Smyrtos' (operating under Cameroon flag) in the English Channel following a six-hour operation. The vessel was used to transport Russian oil circumventing Western sanctions.

UN Security Council extends South Sudan sanctions for one year

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2821 (2026) on May 29, 2026, extending sanctions on South Sudan for one year until May 31, 2027.

Nigerian and Georgia Men Charged in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Scheme that Sought Over $100M from the IRS

Akinade Adedeji Raheem, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Abayomi Quadri Eletu, 42, of UK and Nigeria, charged with conspiracy to claim fraudulent tax refunds using stolen identities of accountants and taxpayers.

Russia's Secret, Sanctions-Busting Cryptocurrency Empire

Investigation reveals A7A5 stablecoin processed $119.7B, functions as purpose-built settlement rail for sanctioned Russian businesses. Backed by Promsvyazbank deposits (state-owned bank supporting military industrial base), majority-owned by convicted oligarch Ilan Shor.

Corruption Trial of Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Begins in London

The corruption trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, began at Southwark Crown Court in London. The trial follows charges brought in 2023 after a National Crime Agency investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering.

Gold smuggling. Four companies from Kyrgyzstan hit with US sanctions

OFAC sanctioned four Kyrgyzstan companies (Mirdk Fyuels, Suprim Ef Iks, Sakhara Petroleum, Royal Sona) on December 9, 2024 for gold smuggling and money laundering. All registered March 30, 2023 at same address, curated by David Paul Crosby of Skorus Investments.

Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Gold Refinery and Network Enabling Illicit Conflict Minerals Trade

OFAC sanctioned Gasabo Gold Refinery LTD and three other mining entities, plus two individuals (Jean Malic Kalima and Bosco Kayobotsi), for facilitating the M23 rebel group's illicit gold smuggling from eastern DRC.

Former Department of Defense Employee Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions of Dollars for Overseas Scammers

Samuel D. Marcus, 33, of Pennsylvania, entered a guilty plea to concealment money laundering, arising from his role as a money mule for Nigeria-based scammers in which he laundered millions of dollars in fraud proceeds, according to prosecutors.

Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations

OFAC designated 4 entities and 2 individuals involved in illicit conflict minerals trading networks in eastern DRC. Entities: Bugambira Mines Ltd (aka Multiserve Consults Ltd), Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd, Rwinkwavu Mining Corporation Ltd, Wolfram Mining and Processing Ltd—all based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Treasury Sanctions Networks Fueling Sudan's Civil War and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

OFAC designated eight individuals and entities supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, including Target Multiactivities Company Ltd. and Ports Engineering Company Ltd. for procuring explosives and military equipment for the Sudanese Armed Forces.

World Bank Debars Congolese National for Corruption

World Bank debarred Roger Bokandenga, a DRC national, for 21 months for corrupt practices in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development and Growth Project.