The United States has officially designated a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based companies as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
These designations are part of a broader action announced by the US Department of State, targeting three individuals and six entities accused of helping ISIS move funds across borders.
US Department of State spokesperson Thomas Pigott stated: “Today’s designations target three individuals and six entities operating across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa who have enabled ISIS to move money across borders — exposing a network that spans from France and Syria to Türkiye and Nigeria.”
Designated Individual
The designated Nigerian national is Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad (a.k.a. ADAMU, Mukhtar; MUKHTAR, Muhammad), based at No. 45 Abimbola Street, off Capital Road, Morcas Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria. Born on 02 Aug 1990, he is linked to ISIS-WEST AFRICA.
Designated Nigerian Companies
The following Nigeria-based entities were also sanctioned for their ties to the Mukhtar Adamu and ISIS network:
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Generation Currency Bureau De Change Limited; Lagos, Nigeria; RC 1555604.
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Manhattan Bureau De Change Limited; No. 59 Murtala Mohammed Way, Wapa, Kano, Nigeria; RC 1763824.
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Nine To Nine Exchange Bureau De Change Limited; Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; RC 1462752.
Other Global Designations
The broader US action also designated Abdelhakim Boukich (Netherlands/Syria), Abderrahmane Miloud (France), and the following international entities:
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Alkaram Danismanlik Gayrimenkul Ic Ve Dis Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (also known as Al-Karam Company); Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Bitcoin Exchange Agent Idlib’s No.1 Coin Exchange; Idlib, Syria.
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Spider Gayrimenkul Ve Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (also known as Spider Money Transfer Company); Istanbul, Türkiye.
The designations were made under Executive Order 13224, as amended. ISIS has been designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) organisation since 2004.
Pigott added: “We will continue to use every diplomatic and legal tool available to hold ISIS and its supporters accountable — wherever they operate and however they move money. We remain fully committed to protecting American lives, defending religious minorities, and working with international partners to eliminate the threat that ISIS poses to global peace and security.”
