US designates Nigerian national, others as ISIS financiers

The United States government has designated a Nigerian national and several individuals and entities across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa for allegedly facilitating the financing operations of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), in a move aimed at disrupting the terrorist group’s global financial network.

The designation, announced by the U.S. Department of State, targets three individuals and six entities accused of enabling the movement of funds used to support ISIS activities across multiple countries.

Announcing the sanctions, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Thomas Pigott said the action reflects Washington’s determination to dismantle the financial structures sustaining terrorism worldwide.

“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 from around the world that enable ISIS to fund attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities,” Pigott stated.

According to the U.S. government, the network spans several regions and has allegedly facilitated cross-border transfers of funds linked to ISIS operations.

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“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,” the statement added.

The U.S. further identified a France-based operative accused of providing information on the use of explosives to ISIS supporters, a Syria-based facilitator allegedly using cryptocurrency to transfer funds on behalf of ISIS associates, and a Nigeria-based financier whose money exchange businesses reportedly served as conduits for ISIS funding.

The sanctions are expected to freeze any assets under U.S. jurisdiction and restrict transactions involving the designated persons and entities.

List of Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)

Abdelhakim, Boukich (a.k.a. “Alholandi, Abu Sulayman”; “Babili, Muhammad”); Syria; DOB: 15 Dec 1993 (alt. 01 Jan 1991); POB: The Hague, Netherlands (alt. Aleppo, Syria); nationality: Netherlands; male; National ID No. 02040063438 (Syria) [SDGT] (Linked to: ISIS).

Abderrahmane, Miloud (a.k.a. “Ghazi, Ibrahim”); France; DOB: Aug 1992; nationality/citizenship: France; male; Digital Currency Addresses: TRX TBXMiRqUp1XH1zLazWu8cWitMAScv4HsYq; TRX TDFj8tYzfLDkwEMo4MJ2DfrbpMztuCCnan [SDGT] (linked to ISIS).

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Muhammad, Mukhtar Adamu (a.k.a. Adamu, Mukhtar; Mukhtar, Muhammad); No. 45 Abimbola Street, off Capital Road, Morcas Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria; DOB: 02 Aug 1990 (alt. 03 Aug 1990); nationality: Nigeria; male; Passport Nos: A11904741; A07422697 [SDGT] (Linked to: ISIS-West Africa).

Entities added to SDN list

Alkaram Danismanlik Gayrimenkul Ic ve Dis Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (a.k.a. Al-Karam Company; Al-Karam Money Transfer Company; Spider Company Istanbul Exchange Rates); Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye [SDGT] (Linked to: ISIS).

Bitcoin Exchange Agent Idlib’s No.1 Coin Exchange (a.k.a. Idlib No. 1 BTC; No. 1 Bitcoin Exchange Agent; Bitcoin Xchange); Idlib, Salqin, Darkush, Sarmada, Syria [SDGT] (Linked to: ISIS).

Generation Currency Bureau De Change Limited; Lagos, Nigeria; RC 1555604 [SDGT] (Linked to: Mukhtar Adamu / ISIS network).Manhattan Bureau De Change Limited; No. 59 Murtala Mohammed Way, Wapa, Kano, Nigeria; RC 1763824 [SDGT] (Linked to: Mukhtar Adamu / ISIS network).

Nine To Nine Exchange Bureau De Change Limited; Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; RC 1462752 [SDGT] (Linked to: Mukhtar Adamu / ISIS network).

Spider Gayrimenkul Ve Genel Ticaret Limited Sirketi (a.k.a. Spider Money Transfer Company; Spider Ticaret); Istanbul, Türkiye [SDGT] (Linked to: ISIS).

The United States reaffirmed its “strong partnership with Nigeria,” which joined the U.S. in the May 16, 2026 operation that resulted in the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s second-in-command.

The U.S. government stated it will continue to apply diplomatic and legal measures against ISIS and its affiliates globally.

The spokesperson noted, “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.”

The action was taken under Executive Order 13224, as amended. ISIS, formerly al-Qa’ida in Iraq, was designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) organisation in 2004.