#FinancialIntelligence

U.S. Treasury Hamas Spokesperson for Cyber Influence Operations

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April 13, 2024 at 10:45AM The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Hamas official, Hudhayfa Samir ‘Abdallah al-Kahlut, for his involvement in cyber influence operations and his role in the military wing. Two others, William Abu Shanab and Bara’a Hasan Farhat, were sanctioned for their involvement in manufacturing UAVs for Hamas. The European Union … Read more

US sanctions crypto exchanges used by Russian darknet market, banks

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March 25, 2024 at 05:26PM The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Bitpapa and Crypto Explorer for dealing with OFAC-designated Russian entities, Hydra Market and banks. The move aims to disrupt Russian attempts to evade sanctions. The sanctions freeze assets and prohibit transactions involving the designated entities, posing risks to engaging parties. … Read more