Yesterday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added the following persons: 

AYAD, Yosef (a.k.a. AYAD, Yosef de Castro; a.k.a. AYAD, Youssef); DOB 27 Jan 1989; POB Lebanon; nationality Philippines; alt. nationality Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH). 

 

HAMDAR, Muhammad Ghaleb (a.k.a. AMADAR, Mohammed; a.k.a. AMADAR, Muamad; a.k.a. HAMDAR, Mohammed Galeb; a.k.a. HAMDAR, Mouhamad Ghaleb; a.k.a. HAMDAR, Muamad Ghaleb); DOB 01 Aug 1986; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1986; POB Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport E0063360 (Sierra Leone); alt. Passport RL-1108616 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH). 

 

JAMAL-AL-DIN, Hasan (a.k.a. JAMALEDDINE, Hassan); DOB 11 May 1983; POB Burj al-Burajne, Lebanon; nationality Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport RL2589786 (Lebanon) expires 11 Feb 2019 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH; Linked To: TABAJA, Adham Husayn). 

 

KALLAS, Muhammad Al-Mukhtar (a.k.a. KALLAS, Mohamad El Mokhtar; a.k.a. KALLAS, Mohamed); DOB 09 Jan 1987; POB Haret Hreik, Lebanon; nationality Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport RL0665670 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH; Linked To: TABAJA, Adham Husayn). 

 

TABATABA’I, Haytham ‘Ali (a.k.a. AL-TABATABA’I, Abu ‘Ali; a.k.a. TABATABAI, Abu Ali; a.k.a. TABTABAI, Abu Ali), Syria; Yemen; DOB 1968; POB Beirut, Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations (individual) [SDGT].

and entity: 

GLOBAL CLEANERS S.A.R.L. (a.k.a. GLOBAL CLEANERS, INC.), Center Mzannar, Main Street, Second Floor, Baabda, Lebanon; Airport Road, Beirut, Lebanon; Street 21, Section 929, Al Karrada Area, Baghdad, Iraq; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH; Linked To: TABAJA, Adham Husayn).

to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under its anti-terror sanctions program.

Link:

OFAC Notice

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Yesterday, OFAC added the following persons to its counter narcotics trafficking sanctions list: 

CASTILLO RODRIGUEZ, Julio Alberto, Mexico; DOB 11 Oct 1976; POB Apatzingan, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. CARJ761011HMNSDL06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION; Linked To: LOS CUINIS; Linked To: J & P ADVERTISING, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: W&G ARQUITECTOS, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Arnulfo, Mexico; DOB 22 Jun 1968; POB Aguililla, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. GOVA680622HMNNLR02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Edgar Eden, Mexico; DOB 08 Oct 1984; POB Aguililla, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. GOVE841008HMNNLD01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Elvis (a.k.a. TAPIA CASTRO, Alejandro), Mexico; DOB 12 Oct 1980; alt. DOB 18 Mar 1979; POB Aguililla, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. GOVE801012HMNNLL03 (Mexico); alt. C.U.R.P. TACA790318HJCPSL08 (Mexico); I.F.E. TPCSAL79031814H401 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION; Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Marisa Ivette, Mexico; DOB 27 Jul 1988; POB Apatzingan, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. GOVM880727MMNNLR08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Noemi (a.k.a. GONZALEV VALENCIA, Noemi), Mexico; DOB 05 Dec 1983; POB Aguililla, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. GOVN831205MMNNLM07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

OSEGUERA CERVANTES, Antonio (a.k.a. MORA GARIBAY, Joel; a.k.a. “Tony Montana”), Priv Linda Vista 3986, Fracc El Soler, Tijuana, B.C. 22110, Mexico; DOB 20 Aug 1958; POB Aguililla, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; C.U.R.P. OECA580820HMNSRN04 (Mexico); I.F.E. OSCRAN58082016H800 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION). 

 

QUINTANA NAVARRO, Maria Teresa, C. Jose Vasconcelos 556, Col. Colinas De La Normal, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Efrain Gonzalez Luna 2481, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44140, Mexico; Efrain Gonzalez Luna 302, Guadalajara, Jalisco CP 44200, Mexico; DOB 05 Mar 1971; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; C.U.R.P. QUNT710305MJCNVR02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION; Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

VERA LOPEZ, Fabian Felipe (a.k.a. LOPEZ, Favian Felipe; a.k.a. VARELLA LOPEZ, Ton; a.k.a. VERA LOPEZ, Felipe), Mexico; DOB 28 Oct 1967; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; C.U.R.P. VELF671028HJCRPL08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS).

and removed the following from its terrorism sanctions list:

AL-LIBY, Anas (a.k.a. AL-LIBI, Anas; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih Abdul Hamed; a.k.a. AL-SABAI, Anas), Afghanistan; DOB 30 Mar 1964; alt. DOB 14 May 1964; POB Tripoli, Libya; citizen Libya (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AL-LIBI, Anas (a.k.a. AL-LIBY, Anas; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih Abdul Hamed; a.k.a. AL-SABAI, Anas), Afghanistan; DOB 30 Mar 1964; alt. DOB 14 May 1964; POB Tripoli, Libya; citizen Libya (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AL-RAGHIE, Nazih (a.k.a. AL-LIBI, Anas; a.k.a. AL-LIBY, Anas; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih Abdul Hamed; a.k.a. AL-SABAI, Anas), Afghanistan; DOB 30 Mar 1964; alt. DOB 14 May 1964; POB Tripoli, Libya; citizen Libya (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AL-RAGHIE, Nazih Abdul Hamed (a.k.a. AL-LIBI, Anas; a.k.a. AL-LIBY, Anas; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih; a.k.a. AL-SABAI, Anas), Afghanistan; DOB 30 Mar 1964; alt. DOB 14 May 1964; POB Tripoli, Libya; citizen Libya (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AL-SABAI, Anas (a.k.a. AL-LIBI, Anas; a.k.a. AL-LIBY, Anas; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih; a.k.a. AL-RAGHIE, Nazih Abdul Hamed), Afghanistan; DOB 30 Mar 1964; alt. DOB 14 May 1964; POB Tripoli, Libya; citizen Libya (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AIDER, Farid (a.k.a. ACHOUR, Ali), Via Milanese, 5, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy; DOB 12 Oct 1964; POB Algiers, Algeria; Italian Fiscal Code DRAFRD64R12Z301C (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

ACHOUR, Ali (a.k.a. AIDER, Farid), Via Milanese, 5, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy; DOB 12 Oct 1964; POB Algiers, Algeria; Italian Fiscal Code DRAFRD64R12Z301C (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

ABD AL HAFIZ, Abd Al Wahab (a.k.a. FERDJANI, Mouloud; a.k.a. “MOURAD”; a.k.a. “RABAH DI ROMA”), Via Lungotevere Dante, Rome, Italy; DOB 07 Sep 1967; POB Algiers, Algeria (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

FERDJANI, Mouloud (a.k.a. ABD AL HAFIZ, Abd Al Wahab; a.k.a. “MOURAD”; a.k.a. “RABAH DI ROMA”), Via Lungotevere Dante, Rome, Italy; DOB 07 Sep 1967; POB Algiers, Algeria (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

“MOURAD” (a.k.a. ABD AL HAFIZ, Abd Al Wahab; a.k.a. FERDJANI, Mouloud; a.k.a. “RABAH DI ROMA”), Via Lungotevere Dante, Rome, Italy; DOB 07 Sep 1967; POB Algiers, Algeria (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

“RABAH DI ROMA” (a.k.a. ABD AL HAFIZ, Abd Al Wahab; a.k.a. FERDJANI, Mouloud; a.k.a. “MOURAD”), Via Lungotevere Dante, Rome, Italy; DOB 07 Sep 1967; POB Algiers, Algeria (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

HUSAYN ALAYWAH, Al-Sayyid Ahmad Fathi; DOB 30 Jul 1964; POB Suez, Egypt; nationality Egypt (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

SHAWEESH, Yasser Abu (a.k.a. ABOU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed; a.k.a. ABU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed Ismail), Meckennheimer Str. 74a, Bonn 53179, Germany; Wuppertal Prison, Germany; DOB 20 Nov 1973; POB Benghazi, Libya; Passport 981358 (Egypt); alt. Passport 0003213 (Egypt); Travel Document Number C00071659 (Germany); alt. Travel Document Number 939254 (Egypt) (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

ABU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed Ismail (a.k.a. ABOU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed; a.k.a. SHAWEESH, Yasser Abu), Meckennheimer Str. 74a, Bonn 53179, Germany; Wuppertal Prison, Germany; DOB 20 Nov 1973; POB Benghazi, Libya; Passport 981358 (Egypt); alt. Passport 0003213 (Egypt); Travel Document Number C00071659 (Germany); alt. Travel Document Number 939254 (Egypt) (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

ABOU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed (a.k.a. ABU SHAWEESH, Yasser Mohamed Ismail; a.k.a. SHAWEESH, Yasser Abu), Meckennheimer Str. 74a, Bonn 53179, Germany; Wuppertal Prison, Germany; DOB 20 Nov 1973; POB Benghazi, Libya; Passport 981358 (Egypt); alt. Passport 0003213 (Egypt); Travel Document Number C00071659 (Germany); alt. Travel Document Number 939254 (Egypt) (individual) [SDGT].

Link:

OFAC Notice

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On Friday, OFAC removed the following person from the Zimbabwe sanctions program: 

NGUNI, Sylvester Robert; DOB 04 May 1955; Passport ZE215371 (Zimbabwe); Deputy Minister of Agriculture (individual) [ZIMBABWE].

and the following narcotics sanctions program listings: 

VELARDE SARABIA, Antonio, Calle Hidalgo No. 537 Oriente, Col. Centro, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; c/o COMERCIAL JOANA, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o COMERCIALIZADORA TOQUIN, S.A. DE. C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o COMERCIAL DOMELY, S.A. DE C.V., Toluca, Mexico, Mexico; DOB 27 Oct 1977; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. VESA771027B50 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA PRECIADO, Rosa Yolanda Nabila, Ave. Mariano Abasolo S/N Barr, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23060, Mexico; DOB 19 May 1985; POB Baja California Sur, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Passport 05070005312 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. AAPR850519MBSBRS00 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

PRECIADO GAMEZ, Elia Yolanda, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; DOB 25 Feb 1954; POB Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. PEGE540225MSLRML03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA PRECIADO, Victor Hussein, C. Antonio Navarro S/N, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23000, Mexico; DOB 23 Jun 1978; POB La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AAPV780623HBSBRC09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA PRECIADO, Aristoteles (a.k.a. ABAROA PRECIADO, Aristoteles Alejandro), La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; DOB 29 Sep 1981; POB La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AAPA810929HBSBRR19 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA PRECIADO, Aristoteles Alejandro (a.k.a. ABAROA PRECIADO, Aristoteles), La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; DOB 29 Sep 1981; POB La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AAPA810929HBSBRR19 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA DIAZ, Victor Manuel, c/o TIENDA MARINA ABAROA, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; C. Antonio Navarro S/N, Col. Centro, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23000, Mexico; DOB 30 May 1955; POB La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. AADV550530UQ0 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. AADV550530HBSBZC00 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

TIENDA MARINA ABAROA (a.k.a. ABAROA FOX MARINE; a.k.a. MATERIALES Y REFACCIONES ABAROA), Abasolo S/N, Col. El Manglito, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23060, Mexico; Leona Vicario 1000 E/Alvaro Obregon, Benito Juarez, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 23469, Mexico; R.F.C. AADV55053OUQO (Mexico) [SDNTK]. 

 

MATERIALES Y REFACCIONES ABAROA (a.k.a. ABAROA FOX MARINE; a.k.a. TIENDA MARINA ABAROA), Abasolo S/N, Col. El Manglito, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23060, Mexico; Leona Vicario 1000 E/Alvaro Obregon, Benito Juarez, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 23469, Mexico; R.F.C. AADV55053OUQO (Mexico) [SDNTK]. 

 

ABAROA FOX MARINE (a.k.a. MATERIALES Y REFACCIONES ABAROA; a.k.a. TIENDA MARINA ABAROA), Abasolo S/N, Col. El Manglito, La Paz, Baja California Sur 23060, Mexico; Leona Vicario 1000 E/Alvaro Obregon, Benito Juarez, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 23469, Mexico; R.F.C. AADV55053OUQO (Mexico) [SDNTK]. 

 

TORRES GOMEZ, Enrique (a.k.a. TORRES TORRES, Enrique), Sanchez Colin No. 34 102-B, Providencia Azcapotzalco, Delegacion Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 14 Mar 1956; POB Veracruz, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Passport 9844001514 (Mexico); R.F.C. TOGE-560314 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. TOGE560314HVZRMN09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

TORRES TORRES, Enrique (a.k.a. TORRES GOMEZ, Enrique), Sanchez Colin No. 34 102-B, Providencia Azcapotzalco, Delegacion Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 14 Mar 1956; POB Veracruz, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Passport 9844001514 (Mexico); R.F.C. TOGE-560314 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. TOGE560314HVZRMN09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

LUZAAIR, S.A. DE C.V., Mexico City, Mexico; Folio Mercantil No. 354246 (Mexico) [SDNTK]. 

 

IMPORTADORA MADURO, S.A., Panama; RUC # 558-472-101708 (Panama) [SDNTK]. 

 

MADURO INTERNACIONAL, S.A., Panama; RUC # 5651-184-69069 (Panama) [SDNTK]. 

 

GRAJALES HERNANDEZ, Alvaro Octavio, c/o C.A.D. S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o CRETA S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GRAJALES S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 19465707 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

BRICENO SUAREZ, Jorge (a.k.a. BRICENO SUAREZ, Jorge Enrique; a.k.a. MONO JOJOY; a.k.a. OSCAR RIANO; a.k.a. SUAREZ ROJAS, Victor Julio; a.k.a. SUAREZ, Luis); DOB Jan 1953; alt. DOB 01 Feb 1949; alt. DOB 02 Jan 1951; alt. DOB 05 Feb 1953; POB Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia; alt. POB Cabrera, Cundinamarca, Colombia; Cedula No. 12536519 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 19208210 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 17708695 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 70753211 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- BRICENO SUAREZ, Jorge (a.k.a. BRICENO SUAREZ, Jorge Enrique; a.k.a. SUAREZ ROJAS, Victor Julio; a.k.a. “MONO JOJOY”; a.k.a. “OSCAR RIANO”; a.k.a. “SUAREZ, Luis”); DOB Jan 1953; alt. DOB 01 Feb 1949; alt. DOB 02 Jan 1951; alt. DOB 05 Feb 1953; POB Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia; alt. POB Cabrera, Cundinamarca, Colombia; Cedula No. 12536519 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 19208210 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 17708695 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

TONCEL REDONDO, Milton De Jesus (a.k.a. “EL NEGRO”; a.k.a. “JOAQUIN GOMEZ”; a.k.a. “ORO CHURCO”; a.k.a. “USURRIAGA”); DOB 18 Mar 1947; alt. DOB Feb 1949; POB Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia; alt. POB Ubita, Boyaca, Colombia; Cedula No. 15237742 (Colombia); alt. Cedula No. 70753211 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- TONCEL REDONDO, Milton De Jesus (a.k.a. “EL NEGRO”; a.k.a. “JOAQUIN GOMEZ”; a.k.a. “ORO CHURCO”; a.k.a. “USURRIAGA”); DOB 18 Mar 1947; alt. DOB Feb 1949; POB Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia; alt. POB Ubita, Boyaca, Colombia; Cedula No. 15237742 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

V.P. PROPERTIES, INC., Panama; RUC # 2384195-1-802594 (Panama) [SDNTK]. -to- V.P. PROPERTIES, INC., Panama; RUC # 2088592-1-754706 (Panama)[SDNTK].

Link:

OFAC Notice

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So, General License 1B is now replaced with 1C, which now expires on June 14, 2017. General License authorizes activities asssociated with liquidation and wind-down activities for Banco Continental, which was seized by Honduran authorities.

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 1C

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DEA Announces Intent to Schedule Kratom

For immediate release

Contact DEA Public Affairs (202) 307-7977

 

Washington, DC – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are found in kratom, which is a tropical tree indigenous to Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, and other areas of Southeast Asia.  The announcement was made in the U.S. Federal Register and can be found here. 

 

Kratom is abused for its ability to produce opioid-like effects and is often marketed as a legal alternative to controlled substances. Law enforcement nationwide has seized more kratom in the first half of 2016 than any previous year and easily accounts for millions of dosages intended for the recreational market, according to DEA findings.  In addition, kratom has a high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and has a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. These three factors constitute a Schedule I controlled substance according to the Controlled Substances Act passed by Congress in 1970.

 

Kratom has been seized by law enforcement in various forms, including powder, plant, capsules, tablets, liquids, gum/resin, and drug patch. Because the identity, purity levels, and quantity of these substances are uncertain and inconsistent, they pose significant adverse health risks to users. 

 

From February 2014 to July 2016, over 55,000 kilograms of kratom material were encountered by law enforcement at various ports of entry within the United States. Additionally, another 57,000+ kilograms of kratom material offered for import into the United States between 2014 and 2016 are awaiting an FDA admissibility decision. Together, this material is enough to produce over 12 million doses of kratom. The FDA has also warned the public not to use any products labeled as containing kratom due to concerns about toxicity and potential health impacts. In addition, FDA has issued and updated two import alerts related to kratom products.  Kratom has been on DEA’s list of drugs and chemicals of concern for several years.

 

 

The American Association of Poison Control Centers identified two exposures to kratom from 2000 and 2005.  Between 2010 and 2015, U.S. poison centers received 660 calls related to kratom exposure. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that kratom abuse leads to agitation, irritability, tachycardia,  nausea, drowsiness, and hypertension. Health risks found in kratom abusers include hepatotoxicity, psychosis, seizure, weight loss, insomnia, tachycardia, vomiting, poor concentration, hallucinations, and death. DEA is aware of 15 kratom-related deaths between 2104 and 2016.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, December 12, 2016

Mexican National Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Launder $20 Million in Drug Trafficking Proceeds

Assistant U. S. Attorney Larry Casper (619) 546-6734     

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – December 12, 2016

SAN DIEGO –A Culiacan, Mexico, man was sentenced today to 135 months in prison for conspiring to launder $20 million worth of drug trafficking proceeds.

Joel Acedo-Ojeda, 32, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez, who also ordered Acedo-Ojeda to forfeit $20 million and to pay a fine of $20,000.  Acedo-Ojeda pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit international money laundering on June 23, 2015.

According to admissions made in connection with his guilty plea, between approximately April 2013 and April 2015, Acedo-Ojeda and his co-conspirators coordinated the smuggling of $20 million in bulk U.S. currency, which he knew to be the proceeds of drug trafficking, from the United States to Mexico.  Upon arrival in Mexico, the bulk currency was transferred to the drug smugglers who were supplying the narcotics either directly or by being smuggled back into the United States, placed into the financial system and then wired back into Mexico.

At sentencing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry Casper told the court that Acedo-Ojeda is believed to have laundered funds for Sinaloa Cartel drug traffickers.  The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the most notorious drug trafficking organizations operating in Mexico and imports and distributes hundreds of tons of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana into the United States each year.  Casper also noted that the investigation of this matter resulted in the seizure by U.S. law enforcement of more than $5 million dollars in United States currency as well as several hundred pounds each of cocaine and methamphetamine.                     

“Those who launder drug monies to further the flow of narcotics that have a devastating impact on our communities and citizens should pay a stiff price” said U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy.  “We will continue to aggressively pursue those individuals, wherever they may be located, who attempt to employ any means, financial or otherwise, in aid of efforts to move narcotics through our Southwestern border.”

“HSI is committed to stopping the flow of illicit drug proceeds across our borders that fill the coffers of the world’s most violent drug trafficking organizations,” said Michael Carney, acting special agent in charge of ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in San Diego. “Today’s sentencing highlights the commitment of HSI and our agents to bring these international money launderers to justice.”         

HSI investigated the case.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry Casper of the Southern District of California and Senior Trial Counsel Mark Irish of the Criminal Division’s Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section.

DEFENDANTS                                            Case Number 15cr0950-BEN                                              

Joel Acedo-Ojeda                                           Age: 32           Culiacan, Mexico

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Conspiracy to Commit International Money Laundering, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Sec. 1956(a)(2)(B)(i) and (h).

Maximum Penalties: 20 years in prison; $500,000 fine or twice the value of the funds involved in the offense.

AGENCY

Homeland Security Investigations

CAS16-1212-Ojeda

USAO – California, Southern

 

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Yesterday, OFAC replaced 2 of the General Licenses under the Kingpin Act sanctions program with new versions with later expiration dates. General License 3B (replacing 3A) authorizes activities related to wind-down operations for two Panamanian newspapers, while 4E (replacing 4D) authorizes transactions with the tenants of two Panama retail complexes.

In a related action, OFAC updated the two Frequently Asked Questions corresponding to these licenses.

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 3B

General License 4E

Kingpin Act FAQs

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OFAC extended the expiration date of the 2 Kingpin Act sanctions General License relating to Balboa Bank & Trust and Balboa Securities for another 60 days or so. They will now expire on April 7th. As is the norm, this is done by creating new General Licenses with alphabetic suffixes that supersede the existing ones. In this case, 5C and 6C replace 5B and 6B.

A note: OFAC originally published this notice on the Recent Actions page on Wednesday, with an incorrect title (omitting “Amendment to”) and without sending the usual email notification. They then put out a new item on the Recent Actions page, with the proper title and with the email. Why they couldn’t just fix what they have is beyond Mr. Watchlist.

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 5C

General License 6C

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On Monday, OFAC added the following 2 persons:

EL AISSAMI MADDAH, Tareck Zaidan (a.k.a. EL AISSAMI, Tareck; a.k.a. EL AISSAMI, Tarek), Venezuela; DOB 12 Nov 1974; POB El Vigia, Merida, Venezuela; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Passport C1668015 (Venezuela); Identification Number 12.354.211 (Venezuela); Executive Vice President; Former Governor of Aragua State (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

LOPEZ BELLO, Samark Jose (a.k.a. LOPEZ DELGADO, Samark), Caracas, Venezuela; DOB 27 Jul 1974; POB Venezuela; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Passport 122560011 (Venezuela); alt. Passport 055439970 (Venezuela); alt. Passport 002494535 (Venezuela); Identification Number 11.208.888 (Venezuela) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: PROFIT CORPORATION, C.A.; Linked To: YAKIMA TRADING CORPORATION; Linked To: GRUPO SAHECT, C.A.; Linked To: ALFA ONE, C.A.; Linked To: SMT TECNOLOGIA, C.A.; Linked To: SERVICIOS TECNOLOGICOS INDUSTRIALES, C.A.; Linked To: MFAA HOLDINGS LIMITED; Linked To: 1425 BRICKELL AVE 63-F LLC; Linked To: 1425 BRICKELL AVENUE UNIT 46B, LLC; Linked To: 1425 BRICKELL AVENUE 64E LLC; Linked To: AGUSTA GRAND I LLC; Linked To: 200G PSA HOLDINGS LLC).

And entities:

200G PSA HOLDINGS LLC, 80 SW 8th Street Suite 2000, Miami, FL 33130, United States; Tax ID No. 80-0890696 (United States) [SDNTK]. 

 

1425 BRICKELL AVE 63-F LLC, 1425 Brickell Ave 63-F, Miami, FL 33131, United States; Tax ID No. 71-1053365 (United States) [SDNTK]. 

 

1425 BRICKELL AVENUE 64E LLC, 1425 Brickell Avenue 64E, Miami, FL 33131, United States; Tax ID No. 90-1019707 (United States) [SDNTK]. 

 

1425 BRICKELL AVENUE UNIT 46B, LLC, 1425 Brickell Avenue Unit 46B, Miami, FL 33131, United States; Tax ID No. 90-0865341 (United States) [SDNTK]. 

 

AGUSTA GRAND I LLC, 80 SW 8th Street Suite 2000, Miami, FL 33130, United States; Tax ID No. 36-4802365 (United States) [SDNTK]. 

 

ALFA ONE, C.A., Av. Principal, Manzana 26, Cto. Empres. Piacoa, piso 1, Ofic. 4, Zona In. Los Pinos, Puerto Ordaz, Estado Bolivar, Venezuela; RIF # J-31482089-3 (Venezuela) [SDNTK]. 

 

GRUPO SAHECT, C.A., Av. Guaicaipuro, con Calle Urdaneta, Edificio San Marco, piso 9, Ofic. 9-2, Chacao, Caracas, Venezuela; RIF # J-29620174-9 (Venezuela) [SDNTK]. 

 

MFAA HOLDINGS LIMITED, 281 Waterfront Drive, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British; Company Number 1793372 (Virgin Islands, British) [SDNTK]. 

 

PROFIT CORPORATION, C.A., Av. Venezuela con Calle Mohedano, Torre JWM, piso 4, Oficina 4, El Rosal, Caracas, Venezuela; RIF # J-00317392-4 (Venezuela) [SDNTK]. 

 

SERVICIOS TECNOLOGICOS INDUSTRIALES, C.A., 1a Transversal, Parcela 304-26-06, Zona Industrial Los Pinos, Puerto Ordaz, Estado Bolivar, Venezuela; RIF # J-31103570-2 (Venezuela) [SDNTK]. 

 

SMT TECNOLOGIA, C.A., Av. Venezuela, Edificio JWM, piso 7, Ofic. 72 (al lado de Banavih), El Rosal, Caracas, Venezuela; RIF # J-40068226-6 (Venezuela) [SDNTK]. 

 

YAKIMA OIL TRADING, LLP, 7 Welbeck Street, London W1G 9YE, United Kingdom; Commercial Registry Number OC390985 (United Kingdom) [SDNTK]. 

 

YAKIMA TRADING CORPORATION, Ph Ocean Business Plaza (Torre Banesco) Plaza Marbella, Piso 24, Oficina 24-08, Calle Aquilino de la Guardia y Calle 47 (Zona Bancaria), Panama; Barbados; RUC # 3196611412868 (Panama) [SDNTK].

And an aircraft:

N200VR, 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2000, Miami, FL 33130, United States; Aircraft Model Gulfstream 200; Aircraft Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN) 133; Aircraft Tail Number N200VR (aircraft) [SDNTK] (Linked To: 200G PSA HOLDINGS LLC).

To its counter narcotics trafficking sanctions program.

Note that some of these entities are located in the United States, and one is in the UK.

In conjunction with the designation of Mr. El Aissami Maddah, who is a Venezuelan government official, OFAC issued a Frequently Asked Question:

505. If an official of the Government of Venezuela is designated as a Specially Designated National (SDN), does that mean that the Government of Venezuela is blocked? What are the prohibitions on U.S. persons dealing with a designated government official or the Government of Venezuela?

No. The designation of an official of the Government of Venezuela does not mean that the government itself is also blocked. The prohibitions apply to transactions or dealings only with the individuals and entities whose property and interests in property are blocked. However, U.S. persons should be cautious in dealings with the government to ensure that they are not engaged in transactions or dealings, directly or indirectly, with an SDN, for example by entering into contracts that are signed by an SDN, entering into negotiations with an SDN, or by processing transactions, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the SDN, absent authorization or an applicable exemption. [02-13-17]

And, for good measure, Treasury also issued a press release on the 2 persons being designated. And, because of the unusual circumstances, the US government had a background briefing (their words), including time for Q&A.

Links:

OFAC Notice

Frequently Asked Question

Treasury Press Release

Background Briefing

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On Thursday, OFAC added the following 2 persons to its counter-terrorism sanctions program: 

AL-HASRI, Bassam Ahmad (a.k.a. HUSARI, Bassam Ahmad; a.k.a. “AKHLAQ, Abu Ahmad”; a.k.a. “AL-SHAMI, Abu Ahmad”), Syria; DOB 01 Jan 1971 to 31 Dec 1971; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1969; POB Qalamun, Damascus Province, Syria; alt. POB Ghutah, Damascus Province, Syria; alt. POB Tadamon, Rif Dimashq, Syria; nationality Syria; alt. nationality Palestinian; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-NUSRAH FRONT). 

 

KHALIL, Iyad Nazmi Salih (a.k.a. AL-TOUBASI, Iyad; a.k.a. AL-TUBASI, Iyad; a.k.a. KHALIL, Ayyad Nazmi Salih; a.k.a. KHALIL, Eyad Nazmi Saleh; a.k.a. “ABU-JULAYBIB”; a.k.a. “AL-DARDA’, Abu”; a.k.a. “AL-URDUNI, Abu-Julaybib”), Syria; DOB 01 Jan 1974 to 31 Dec 1974; POB Syria; nationality Jordan; Gender Male; Passport 286062 (Jordan) issued 05 Apr 1999 expires 04 Apr 2004; alt. Passport 654781 (Jordan) issued 01 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2010 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-NUSRAH FRONT).

and one entity to its non-proliferation sanctions program: 

METALLIC MANUFACTURING FACTORY, 29 May Street, Damascus-Al-Sabe E Bahrat Square, P.O. Box 12184, Syria [NPWMD] (Linked To: MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION FACTORY; Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTER).

and removed the following counter-narcotics sanctions listings: 

CIFUENTES VARGAS, Carmen Viviana, c/o INVERSIONES EN GANADERIA JESSICA, Cali, Colombia; DOB 19 Jun 1964; POB Buga, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 38863513 (Colombia); Passport PO67538 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

INVERSIONES EN GANADERIA JESSICA, Carrera 10 Este No. 7-11, Cali, Colombia; Matricula Mercantil No 281899-1 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

GUTIERREZ MOLINA, Diego Armando, c/o INVERSIONES GANADERAS Y PALMERAS S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES GANAGRO LTDA., Villavicencio, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES TALADRO LTDA., Villavicencio, Colombia; DOB 20 Jun 1987; POB Bogota, Colombia; Cedula No. 1032390133(Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

LOZADA PABON, Julio Cesar, c/o AGROGANADERA LA FORTALEZA, Monterrey, Meta, Colombia; Carrera 51 No. 122-09 Apto. 102, Bogota, Colombia; Cedula No. 17323068 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

AGROGANADERA LA FORTALEZA, Finca La Fortaleza, Monterrey, Meta, Colombia; Transversal 25 No. 41A-05, Villavicencio, Colombia; Matricula Mercantil No 158119 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

AS INVERSIONES S.A., Carrera 14A No. 151A-06 T4 104, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 800224826-0 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

CBM DE COLOMBIA S.A., Carrera 35A No. 62-32, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830072893-1 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

PRODUCTOS KIBONY S.A.S., Carrera 35A No. 62-32, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830052461-6 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

T & T ANDINA S.A., Carrera 69D No. 31-10, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830089233-3(Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

MEJIA ZULUAGA, Omar, Carrera 7 No. 62-43 Ap. 802, Bogota, Colombia; Carrera 14A No. 151A-06 Ap. 4-104, Bogota, Colombia; Carrera 19A No. 102-70, Bogota, Colombia; c/o AS INVERSIONES S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o CBM DE COLOMBIA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o PRODUCTOS KIBONY S.A.S., Bogota, Colombia; c/o T & T ANDINA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o C.I. PLANETA COMERCIAL S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o FEDERAL CAPITAL GROUP, S.A., Panama City, Panama; DOB 18 Jan 1956; POB Villahermosa, Tolima, Colombia; Cedula No. 19316392 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

C.I. PLANETA COMERCIAL S.A., Carrera 11 No. 67-63 Piso 2, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830079228-3 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

BORRAYO LASMIBAT, Hayron Eduardo (a.k.a. BORRAYO LISMIBAT, Eduardo); DOB 03 May 1972; citizen Guatemala; Passport 22222838 (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

BORRAYO LISMIBAT, Eduardo (a.k.a. BORRAYO LASMIBAT, Hayron Eduardo); DOB 03 May 1972; citizen Guatemala; Passport 22222838 (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

BINGOTON MILLONARIO, Sarafi 3 Avenida 13-46 Zona 1, Guatemala, Guatemala [SDNTK]. 

 

REVOLUCIONES POR MINUTO ACELERACION S.A. (a.k.a. RPM ACELERACION), 20 Calle 26-30, Zona 10, Guatemala, Guatemala; NIT # 3197607-7 [SDNTK]. 

 

RPM ACELERACION (a.k.a. REVOLUCIONES POR MINUTO ACELERACION S.A.), 20 Calle 26-30, Zona 10, Guatemala, Guatemala; NIT # 3197607-7 [SDNTK]. 

 

CASA COMERCIAL ORO RAPIDO, Cra. 11 # 13-28, Girardot, Cundinamarca, Colombia; Matricula Mercantil No 19022 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

CUELLAR SILVA, John Fredy, Calle Paseo Royal Country 5598-23, Fraccionamiento Royal Country, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; Lopez Cotilla 100 Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco C.P. 44100, Mexico; DOB 17 May 1976; POB Florencia, Caqueta, Colombia; Cedula No. 79904164 (Colombia); R.F.C. CUSJ760517HNE (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: AGRO Y COMERCIO DE SANTA BARBARA LAGROMER S. EN C.; Linked To: COMPANIA AGRO COMERCIAL CUETA S. EN C.; Linked To: INVERSIONES HUNEL LTDA.; Linked To: CASA COMERCIAL ORO RAPIDO; Linked To: PRENDA TODO, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

COLOMBIANA DE BIOCOMBUSTIBLES S.A. (a.k.a. COLBIO), Carrera 15 No. 90-66 Int. 103, Medellin, Colombia; Calle 36A Sur No. 46A-81, Centro Comercial Metro Sur, Local 240, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; Km. 53 Via Santa Fe de Antioquia, Vereda Ahuyamal, Sopetran, Antioquia, Colombia; Km. 4 Via al Bagre, Caucasia, Antioquia, Colombia; Website http://www.colbio.com; NIT # 900089105-2 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

COLBIO (a.k.a. COLOMBIANA DE BIOCOMBUSTIBLES S.A.), Carrera 15 No. 90-66 Int. 103, Medellin, Colombia; Calle 36A Sur No. 46A-81, Centro Comercial Metro Sur, Local 240, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; Km. 53 Via Santa Fe de Antioquia, Vereda Ahuyamal, Sopetran, Antioquia, Colombia; Km. 4 Via al Bagre, Caucasia, Antioquia, Colombia; Website http://www.colbio.com; NIT # 900089105-2 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

DILAVA, Pablo Casals # 240-24, Col. Prados Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44680, Mexico; Torre Medica San Javier, Consultorio 307, Quebec 631, Col. Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Website http://esteticavaginal.com.mx [SDNTK]. 

 

MARQUEZ GALLEGOS, Ma Elena (a.k.a. MARQUEZ GALLEGOS, Maria Elena), Albino Aranda 3525, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44690, Mexico; Pablo Casals # 240-24, Col. Prados Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44680, Mexico; DOB 15 Mar 1965; POB Santa Maria de los Angeles, Jalisco, Mexico; C.U.R.P. MAGE650315MJCRLL03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: DILAVA; Linked To: GRUPO DIJEMA, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

MARQUEZ GALLEGOS, Maria Elena (a.k.a. MARQUEZ GALLEGOS, Ma Elena), Albino Aranda 3525, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44690, Mexico; Pablo Casals # 240-24, Col. Prados Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44680, Mexico; DOB 15 Mar 1965; POB Santa Maria de los Angeles, Jalisco, Mexico; C.U.R.P. MAGE650315MJCRLL03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: DILAVA; Linked To: GRUPO DIJEMA, S.A. DE C.V.).

and amended the following narcotics sanctions listings:

BEDOYA LOPEZ, Gildardo de Jesus; DOB 18 Dec 1963; POB Abejorral, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 70560012 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: COLOMBIANA DE BIOCOMBUSTIBLES S.A.; Linked To: REPRESENTACIONES MIDAS; Linked To: GARCES Y BEDOYA CIA. LTDA). -to- BEDOYA LOPEZ, Gildardo de Jesus; DOB 18 Dec 1963; POB Abejorral, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 70560012 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: REPRESENTACIONES MIDAS; Linked To: GARCES Y BEDOYA CIA. LTDA). 

 

GRAJALES PUENTES, Diana Carolina, Transversal 13A No. 123-10 Int. 2 apt. 203, Bogota, Colombia; c/o AGRONILO S.A., Toro, Valle, Colombia; c/o HEBRON S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o INDUSTRIAS DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o JOSAFAT S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o SALIM S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o FRUTAS DE LA COSTA S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o CITICAR LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o DOXA S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o C.I. PLANETA COMERCIAL S.A., Bogota, Colombia; DOB 15 Mar 1979; POB La Victoria, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 52455790 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. -to- GRAJALES PUENTES, Diana Carolina, Transversal 13A No. 123-10 Int. 2 apt. 203, Bogota, Colombia; DOB 15 Mar 1979; POB La Victoria, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 52455790 (Colombia)(individual) [SDNT] (Linked To: SALIM S.A.; Linked To: HEBRON S.A.; Linked To: INDUSTRIAS DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A.; Linked To: JOSAFAT S.A.; Linked To: DOXA S.A.; Linked To: CITICAR LTDA.; Linked To: AGROPECUARIA EL NILO S.A.). 

Finally, Treasury issued the following press release about the 3 new designations:

Treasury Sanctions Senior Al-Nusrah Front Leaders Concurrently with UN Designations

 

 

Links:

OFAC Notice

Treasury Press Release

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On Thursday, OFAC replaced the General License 4E with 4F for the Counter Narcotics sanctions program. This is the one that permits transactions with the tenants of two properties of sanctions targets – Panamanian Mall and Soho Mall Panama. The new expiration date for this license: April 28th.

OFAC also updated the FAQ related to this General License.

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 4F

Kingpin Sanctions FAQ

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On Friday, OFAC added the following persons: 

CHOE, Chun Yong (a.k.a. CH’OE, Ch’un-yo’ng), Moscow, Russia; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 654410078 (Korea, North); Ilsim International Bank representative (individual) [DPRK3] (Linked To: ILSIM INTERNATIONAL BANK). 

 

HAN, Jang Su (a.k.a. HAN, Chang-su), Moscow, Russia; DOB 08 Nov 1969; POB Pyongyang; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 745420176 expires 19 Oct 2020; Foreign Trade Bank chief representative (individual) [NPWMD]. 

 

JANG, Sung Nam, Dalian, China; DOB 14 Jul 1970; Gender Male; Passport 563120368 (Korea, North) issued 22 Mar 2013 expires 22 Mar 2018; Chief of the Tangun Trading Corporation branch in Dalian, China (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: KOREA TANGUN TRADING CORPORATION). 

 

JO, Chol Song (a.k.a. CHO, Ch’o’l-so’ng), Dandong, China; DOB 25 Sep 1984; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 654320502 expires 16 Sep 2019; Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation Deputy Representative (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORP). 

 

KANG, Chol Su, Linjiang, China; DOB 13 Feb 1969; Passport 472234895 (Korea, North); Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Official (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: KOREA RYONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION). 

 

KIM, Mun Chol (a.k.a. KIM, Mun-ch’o’l), Dandong, China; DOB 25 Mar 1957; nationality Korea, North; Korea United Development Bank representative (individual) [DPRK3] (Linked To: KOREA UNITED DEVELOPMENT BANK). 

 

KIM, Nam Ung, Moscow, Russia; nationality Korea, North; Passport 654110043 (Korea, North); Ilsim International Bank representative (individual) [DPRK3] (Linked To: ILSIM INTERNATIONAL BANK). 

 

KIM, Tong-ho, Vietnam; DOB 18 Aug 1969; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 745310111 (Korea, North); Tanchon Commercial Bank representative (individual) [DPRK3]. 

 

KIM, Yong Su (a.k.a. KIM, Yo’ng-su), Vietnam; DOB 09 Feb 1969; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 654435458 expires 26 Nov 2019; Chief Representative of the Marine Transport Office in Vietnam (individual) [DPRK2]. 

 

PAK, Il-Kyu (a.k.a. PAK, Il-Gyu), Shenyang, China; Gender Male; Passport 563120235; Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Official (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: KOREA PUGANG TRADING CORPORATION). 

 

RI, Su Yong, Cuba; DOB 25 Jun 1968; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Passport 654310175; Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Official (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: KOREA RYONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION).

and entity: 

PAEKSOL TRADING CORPORATION (a.k.a. BAEKSOL TRADING; a.k.a. BAEKSUL TRADING; a.k.a. KOREA PAEK SOL TRADING; a.k.a. PAEK SOL TRADING CORPORATION; a.k.a. PAEKSO’L CORPORATION; a.k.a. PAEKSO’L TRADING CORPORATION), Korea, North [DPRK3].

to its North Korean sanctions.

Additionally, they removed the following counter narcotics listings:

NEGOCIOS LOS SAUCES LTDA. Y CIA. S.C.S. (f.k.a. INMOBILIARIA SAMARIA LTDA.), Calle 13A 64-50 F102, Cali, Colombia; Carrera 4 12-41 of. 1501, Edificio Seguros Bolivar, Cali, Colombia; Calle 13 3-32 piso 13, Cali, Colombia; Calle 18, No. 106-96 of. 201/202, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890937859-0 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

INMOBILIARIA SAMARIA LTDA. (a.k.a. NEGOCIOS LOS SAUCES LTDA. Y CIA. S.C.S.), Calle 13A 64-50 F102, Cali, Colombia; Carrera 4 12-41 of. 1501, Edificio Seguros Bolivar, Cali, Colombia; Calle 13 3-32 piso 13, Cali, Colombia; Calle 18, No. 106-96 of. 201/202, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890937859-0 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

NEGOCIOS LOS SAUCES LTDA., Carrera 4 No. 4-21 of. 1501, Edificio Seguros Bolivar, Cali, Colombia; Apartado Aereo 10077, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890328835-1 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

SANTACRUZ CASTRO, Ana Milena, c/o SOCIEDAD CONSTRUCTORA LA CASCADA S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o COMERCIALIZACION Y FINANCIACION DE AUTOMOTORES S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES INTEGRAL LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o MIRALUNA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA., DE CALI, Cali, Colombia; DOB 31 Mar 1965; Cedula No. 31929808 (Colombia); Passport 31929808 (Colombia); alt. Passport AB151189 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

CASTRO DE SANTACRUZ, Amparo, c/o INMOBILIARIA SAMARIA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o SAMARIA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES SANTA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o COMERCIALIZACION Y FINANCIACION DE AUTOMOTORES S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES INTEGRAL LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o MIRALUNA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA., DE CALI, Cali, Colombia; DOB 13 Jan 1948; alt. DOB 13 Jan 1946; alt. DOB 14 Apr 1959; Cedula No. 38983611 (Colombia); Passport PE027370 (Colombia); alt. Passport AA429676 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

GALLEGO SOSSA, Rosa Esperanza, Calle 24AN  No. 42BN-61, Cali, Colombia; c/o CONCRETOS CALI S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o CONSTRUCTORA DIMISA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; DOB 01 May 1963; Cedula No. 43059188 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

COMERCIALIZACION Y FINANCIACION DE AUTOMOTORES S.A. (a.k.a. COMFIAUTOS S.A.), Carrera 4 No. 11-33 of. 303, Cali, Colombia; Avenida 2N No. 7N-55 of. 609, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 800086115-1 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

COMFIAUTOS S.A. (a.k.a. COMERCIALIZACION Y FINANCIACION DE AUTOMOTORES S.A.), Carrera 4 No. 11-33 of. 303, Cali, Colombia; Avenida 2N No. 7N-55 of. 609, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 800086115-1 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

INVERSIONES INTEGRAL LTDA., Carrera 4 No. 12-41 of. 1403, 1501 Edificio Seguros Bolivar, Cali, Colombia; Apartado Aereo 10077, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 800092770-9 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

MIRALUNA LTDA. (f.k.a. EL PASO LTDA.), Carrera 4 No. 12-41 of. 1403, 1501, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890328836-9(Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

EL PASO LTDA. (a.k.a. MIRALUNA LTDA.), Carrera 4 No. 12-41 of. 1403, 1501, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890328836-9(Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA. DE CALI (f.k.a. URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA.), Carrera 4 No. 12-41 of. 1403, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890306569-2 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA. (a.k.a. URBANIZACIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES LTDA. DE CALI), Carrera 4 No. 12-41 of. 1403, Cali, Colombia; NIT # 890306569-2 (Colombia) [SDNT]. 

 

GRAJALES LEMOS, Aida Salome, Calle 14 No. 13-03, La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o AGRONILO S.A., Toro, Valle, Colombia; c/o ALMACAES S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o CRETA S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o CASA GRAJALES S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GAD S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GRAJALES S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o HOTEL LOS VINEDOS, La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o MACEDONIA LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o RAMAL S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o SALIM S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o FRUTAS DE LA COSTA S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o TARRITOS S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o FUNDACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION HORTIFRUTICOLA DE COLOMBIA, La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o JEHOVA LTDA., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; DOB 13 Dec 1970; POB La Union, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 39789871 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

POSSO DE GRAJALES, Elba Myriam, c/o CASA GRAJALES S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o FREXCO S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GRAJALES S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o IBADAN LTDA., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES AGUILA LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 29611241 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

QUINTANA FUERTES, Andres Fernando; DOB 03 Jul 1966; POB Candelaria, Valle, Colombia; nationality Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 16989000 (Colombia); Passport AI375038 (Colombia); alt. Passport 16989000 (Colombia) expires 13 Dec 2000 (individual) [SDNT] (Linked To: TARRITOS S.A.). 

 

GIL GARZON, Marco Antonio, c/o CONSTRUCTORA AMERICA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; DOB 25 May 1947; POB Toca, Boyaca, Colombia; Cedula No. 17176949 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT]. 

 

CONTRERAS SANCHEZ, Diego; DOB 19 Apr 1985; POB Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. COSD850419T13 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. COSD850419HJCNNG02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RESTAURANT BAR LOS ANDARIEGOS, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: BOCADOS DE AUTOR, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

CONTRERAS SANCHEZ, Maria Aurora, Av. Hidalgo No. 2433, Colonia Vallarta Norte, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; 3888 Paseo de los Parques, Colonia Colinas de San Javier, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 25 Oct 1979; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. COSA791025645 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: INMOBILIARIA CORSANCH, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

ROSALES MORFIN, Eva Luz, 3888 Calle Paseo de los Parques, La Colonia Colinas de San Javier, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 11 Apr 1968; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Passport G01626402 (Mexico); R.F.C. ROME6804111R9 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: INMOBILIARIA CORSANCH, S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

DELAROSA RAMOS, Jibran (a.k.a. DE LA ROSA RAMOS, Jibran); DOB 10 Mar 1984; POB Juan Galindo, Mexico; Passport G01255779 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: NETLLUX MOVIL S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

DE LA ROSA RAMOS, Jibran (a.k.a. DELAROSA RAMOS, Jibran); DOB 10 Mar 1984; POB Juan Galindo, Mexico; Passport G01255779 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: NETLLUX MOVIL S.A. DE C.V.). 

 

NETLLUX MOVIL S.A. DE C.V., Boulevard Hermanos Serdan No. 45 Penthouse, Colonia Amor, Puebla CP. 72140, Mexico [SDNTK]. 

 

LE MALL-SAIDA (a.k.a. LE MALL SAIDA), Saida, Al Janub, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

LE MALL SAIDA (a.k.a. LE MALL-SAIDA), Saida, Al Janub, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP).

And they also modified the following:

KORYO CREDIT DEVELOPMENT BANK (a.k.a. KORYO GLOBAL CREDIT BANK; a.k.a. KORYO GLOBAL TRUST BANK), Yanggakdo International Hotel, RYUS, Pyongyang, Korea, North; SWIFT/BIC KGCBKPPY; all offices worldwide [DPRK3]. -to- KORYO CREDIT DEVELOPMENT BANK (a.k.a. DAESONG CREDIT DEVELOPMENT BANK; a.k.a. KORYO GLOBAL CREDIT BANK; a.k.a. KORYO GLOBAL TRUST BANK), Yanggakdo International Hotel, RYUS, Pyongyang, Korea, North; SWIFT/BIC KGCBKPPY; all offices worldwide [DPRK3]. 

 

MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Abou); DOB 05 Jul 1964; POB Hilalie, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0575682 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: LE MALL-SAIDA; Linked To: QUEEN STATIONS; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES; Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA; Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG; Linked To: LEBANON CENTER; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION). -to- MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Abou); DOB 05 Jul 1964; POB Hilalie, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0575682 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: QUEEN STATIONS; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES; Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA; Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG; Linked To: LEBANON CENTER; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION).

Treasury also issued the following press release:

Treasury Sanctions Agents Linked to North Korea’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Financial Networks

 

 

Links:

OFAC Notice

Treasury Press Release

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Last Thursday, OFAC added the following person: 

AL-GHANDOUR, Abu Anas (a.k.a. AL-GHANDUR, Ahmad Naji; a.k.a. GHANDOUR, Ahmad; a.k.a. GHANDOUR, Ahmed; a.k.a. “ABU-ANAS”), Gaza, Palestinian; DOB 1967; POB Jaffa, Israel; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT].

to its counter terrorism sanctions, and removed the following: 

HANRAHAN, Siobhan Ann, Shannon Airport House, Shannon Free Zone, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland; Meadow View, Clonlohan, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland; DOB May 1972 (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: PACNET HOLDINGS LIMITED; Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To: PACNET CONNECTIONS LIMITED; Linked To: PACNET SERVICES (IRELAND) LIMITED; Linked To: AEROPAY LIMITED; Linked To: PACNET EUROPE; Linked To: PACNET GROUP). 

 

MACBAIN, Donna Maria, Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PR, United Kingdom; DOB 01 Feb 1979 to 28 Feb 1979; nationality United Kingdom (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: COUNTING HOUSE SERVICES LTD.; Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To: PACNET GROUP).

from its transnational criminal organizations (TCO) program. Additionally, the following TCO listing was updated: 

COUNTING HOUSE SERVICES LTD. (a.k.a. UK COUNTING HOUSE LTD.), 595 Howe Street, 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5, Canada; 410-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V672M4, Canada; 4410-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4, Canada; 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PR, United Kingdom; 43 Princeton Highstown Rd., Suite D, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, United States; Tel Aviv, Israel; Website http://www.countinghouseservices.com; alt. Website http://www.countinghouseltd.com; Registration ID 31000078006605 (United States); alt. Registration ID 31000078141851 (United States); alt. Registration ID M10716144 (Canada); Company Number 09835705 (United Kingdom); alt. Company Number BC0853818 (Canada) [TCO] (Linked To: MACBAIN, Donna Maria; Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To: FERRARI, Raffaella; Linked To: DAVIS, Robert Paul; Linked To: PACNET GROUP). -to- COUNTING HOUSE SERVICES LTD. (a.k.a. UK COUNTING HOUSE LTD.), 595 Howe Street, 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5, Canada; 410-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V672M4, Canada; 4410-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4, Canada; 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PR, United Kingdom; 43 Princeton Highstown Rd., Suite D, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, United States; Tel Aviv, Israel; Website http://www.countinghouseservices.com; alt. Website http://www.countinghouseltd.com; Registration ID 31000078006605 (United States); alt. Registration ID 31000078141851 (United States); alt. Registration ID M10716144 (Canada); Company Number 09835705 (United Kingdom); alt. Company Number BC0853818 (Canada) [TCO] (Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To: FERRARI, Raffaella; Linked To: DAVIS, Robert Paul; Linked To: PACNET GROUP).

Lastly, Treasury issued the foillowing press release about the new terror listing:

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

April 6, 2017

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Link:

OFAC Notice

State Department Press Release

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On Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC, part of the US Treasury Department), removed the following two persons: 

SALAZAR UMANA, Jose Adan (a.k.a. “CHEPE DIABLO”), Metapan, Santa Ana, El Salvador; DOB 16 Jun 1948; POB Metapan, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador; citizen El Salvador; National ID No. 02071606480022 (El Salvador) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

“CHEPE DIABLO” (a.k.a. SALAZAR UMANA, Jose Adan), Metapan, Santa Ana, El Salvador; DOB 16 Jun 1948; POB Metapan, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador; citizen El Salvador; National ID No. 02071606480022 (El Salvador) (individual) [SDNTK].

from their counter narcotics sanctions program.

Link:

OFAC Notice

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OFAC added the following 2 Mexican entities: 

GRUPO SEGTAC, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. GRUPO INMOBILIARIO SEGTAC; a.k.a. GRUPO SEGTAC INMOBILIARIA), Av. Chapultepec No. 15, Piso 16-A Of. 1, Colonia Ladron de Guevara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. GSE1111188QA (Mexico); Folio Mercantil No. 66501 (Mexico) [SDNTK]. 

 

YORV INMOBILIARIA, Av. Naciones Unidas 6875 LB17-1, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; Website http://yorvinmobiliaria.com [SDNTK].

to the SDN List under the Kingpin Act counter narcotics trafficking sanctions program.

And Treasury explains why: 

 Treasury Targets Front Companies Linked to Los Cuinis Leader

4/20/2017

and even supplied a handy chart.

Links:

OFAC Notice

Treasury Press Release

Treasury Chart

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On Thursday, OFAC replaced Kingpin sanctions General License 4F with 4G. Still covers transactions with the Panamanian Mall and the Soho Mall Panama, but the new expiration date is June 15th. Again, it permits wind down operations and financial services for non-designated persons located at the complexes prior to May 5, 2016, as well as building maintenance and management services.

Note: For those too young to remember, or those not from the US, “4F” was the designation for those basically unfit for military service. Had I been eligible, my flat feet and eyesight would likely have made me a 4F.

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 4G

Updated FAQ

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Last Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added the following persons: 

PADROS DEGREGORI, Gino Dusan (a.k.a. PADROS DEGREGORI, Gino Dussan; a.k.a. “FLACO”), Lima, Peru; DOB 20 Oct 1977; alt. DOB 15 Oct 1977; POB Piura, Peru; citizen Peru; Gender Male; Passport 3096570 (Peru) issued 04 Jan 2005 expires 04 Jan 2010; alt. Passport 2395877 (Peru); RUC # 10068051059 (Peru); National ID No. 06805105-9 (Peru) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: R INVER CORP S.A.C.; Linked To: G & M AUTOS S.A.C.; Linked To: SBK IMPORT S.A.C.). 

 

ZEGARRA MARTINEZ, Guillermo Jean Pierre, Pasaje Ismael Pozo 159, Torres De San Borja, Lima, Peru; DOB 06 Jan 1984; POB Lima, Peru; Gender Male; Passport 4085740 (Peru) issued 12 Dec 2012 expires 17 Dec 2017; Driver’s License No. Q-412185038 (Peru); RUC # 10421850386 (Peru); National ID No. 42185038-6 (Peru) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

and entities: 

G & M AUTOS S.A.C. (a.k.a. G AND M AUTOS S.A.C.), Copacabana 162, La Molina, Lima 12, Peru; RUC # 20513664339 (Peru) [SDNTK]. 

 

R INVER CORP S.A.C., Avenida Los Precursores Numero 288 Dpto. 203 Urb. Maranga (Piso 2), San Miguel, Lima, Peru; RUC # 20562939068 (Peru) [SDNTK]. 

 

SBK IMPORT S.A.C., Calle Brigida Silva de Ochoa Numero 370, San Miguel, Lima, Peru; Avenida Los Precursores Numero 288, Urb. Maranga, San Miguel, Lima, Peru; RUC # 20520935461 (Peru) [SDNTK].

to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under its counter narcotics sanctions program. And, for good measure, Treasury issued the following statement:

 Treasury Sanctions Peru-Based International Drug Trafficker Gino Dusan Padros Degregori

5/5/2017

Link:

OFAC Update

Treasury Department Press Release

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On Tuesday, OFAC changed the following counter narcotics sanctions listing: 

AYALA BARRERA, Rubi Yiceth, c/o HERJEZ LTDA., Bogota, Colombia; c/o MATAMBRE DE LO MEJOR, Bogota, Colombia; DOB 13 Feb 1982; Cedula No. 52784570 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- AYALA BARRERA, Rubi Yiceth; DOB 13 Feb 1982; Cedula No. 52784570 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: HERJEZ LTDA.).

and deleted the following ones (the overwhelming majority of which are all related to Abou Merhi):

MATAMBRE DE LO MEJOR, Carrera 75 No. 24C-25, Bogota, Colombia; Matricula Mercantil No 1664511 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

CIFUENTES VILLA, Dolly de Jesus, c/o C.I. GLOBAL INVESTMENTS S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o CIFUENTES URIBE Y COMPANIA S.C.S., Medellin, Colombia; c/o ECOVIVERO EL MATORRAL E.U., Medellin, Colombia; c/o ROBLE DE MINAS S.A., Medellin, Colombia; Calle 36AA Sur No. 26A-35, Medellin, Colombia; DOB 14 Jun 1964; Cedula No. 43020313 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

BASTO DELGADO, Irma Mery, c/o C.I. OKCOFFEE COLOMBIA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o C.I. OKCOFFEE INTERNATIONAL S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o CUBICAFE S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o C.I. DISTRIBUIDORA DE SERVICIOS COMBUSTIBLES Y MINERIA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o FUNDACION PARA EL BIENESTAR Y EL PORVENIR, Medellin, Colombia; c/o HOTELES Y BIENES S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o UNION DE CONSTRUCTORES CONUSA S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o R D I S.A., Bogota, Colombia; DOB 05 Apr 1967; Cedula No. 20904590 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

GONZALEZ JARAMILLO, Juan Fernando, c/o BIO FORESTAL S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o ECOVIVERO EL MATORRAL E.U., Medellin, Colombia; Calle 36AA Sur No. 26A-35, Medellin, Colombia; Carrera 48 No. 15 Sur-45, Medellin, Colombia; DOB 05 Nov 1966; POB Medellin, Colombia; Cedula No. 15348215 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

CIFUENTES URIBE Y CIA. S.C.S., Calle 16C No. 42-70, Medellin, Colombia; NIT # 811036756-7 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

ECOVIVERO EL MATORRAL E.U., Calle 36AA Sur No. 26A-35, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; Carrera 48 No. 15 Sur-45, Medellin, Colombia; NIT # 811027555-5 (Colombia) [SDNTK]. 

 

URIBE CIFUENTES, Ana Maria, Calle 7 Sur No. 23-91 Apto. 804, Medellin, Colombia; c/o CIFUENTES URIBE Y CIA. S.C.S., Medellin, Colombia; c/o ECOVIVERO EL MATORRAL E.U., Medellin, Colombia; DOB 01 Feb 1980; POB Medellin, Colombia; Cedula No. 43162647 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 

 

SIS D.O.O., 19 Spruha, Trzin 1236, Slovenia; Registration ID 5919070 (Slovenia); Tax ID No. SI91729181 (Slovenia) [SDNTK]. 

 

STJEPANOVIC, Savo; DOB 11 Apr 1976; POB Ljubljana, Slovenia; nationality Slovenia; Passport P00787190 (Slovenia); Registration ID 1104976500095 (Slovenia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: SIS D.O.O.; Linked To: NORTHSTAR TRADING CORPORATION). 

 

MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Abou); DOB 05 Jul 1964; POB Hilalie, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0575682 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: QUEEN STATIONS; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES; Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA; Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG; Linked To: LEBANON CENTER; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION). 

 

MERHI, Merhi Abou (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou); DOB 05 Jul 1964; POB Hilalie, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0575682 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: QUEEN STATIONS; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES; Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA; Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG; Linked To: LEBANON CENTER; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION). 

 

ABOU MERHI, Merhi (a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou); DOB 05 Jul 1964; POB Hilalie, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0575682 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: QUEEN STATIONS; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES; Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA; Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG; Linked To: LEBANON CENTER; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION). 

 

NASREDDINE, Houeda Ahmad (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Houeida; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweid; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweida; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeida Ahmad); DOB 14 Aug 1965; POB Kfarhatta, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0022792 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

ABOU MERHI, Huweida (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Houeida; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweid; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeda Ahmad; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeida Ahmad); DOB 14 Aug 1965; POB Kfarhatta, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0022792 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

ABOU MERHI, Houeida (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweid; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweida; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeda Ahmad; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeida Ahmad); DOB 14 Aug 1965; POB Kfarhatta, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0022792 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

NASREDDINE, Houeida Ahmad (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Houeida; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweid; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweida; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeda Ahmad); DOB 14 Aug 1965; POB Kfarhatta, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0022792 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

ABOU MERHI, Huweid (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Houeida; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI, Huweida; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeda Ahmad; a.k.a. NASREDDINE, Houeida Ahmad); DOB 14 Aug 1965; POB Kfarhatta, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL0022792 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

MERHI, Hana Merhi Abou (a.k.a. MERHI, Hana Abou); DOB 31 Mar 1987; POB Germany; citizen Germany; Passport 332501999 (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

MERHI, Hana Abou (a.k.a. MERHI, Hana Merhi Abou); DOB 31 Mar 1987; POB Germany; citizen Germany; Passport 332501999 (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

MERHI, Atef Merhi Abou (a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI, Atef Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Atif Merhi Abou); DOB 06 Aug 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Germany; Passport C1TRT3WNJ (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

MERHI, Atif Merhi Abou (a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI, Atef Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Merhi Abou); DOB 06 Aug 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Germany; Passport C1TRT3WNJ (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

MERHI, Atef Abou (a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI, Atef Merhi; a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Merhi Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Atif Merhi Abou); DOB 06 Aug 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Germany; Passport C1TRT3WNJ (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

ABOU-MERHI, Atef Merhi (a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Atef Merhi Abou; a.k.a. MERHI, Atif Merhi Abou); DOB 06 Aug 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Germany; Passport C1TRT3WNJ (Germany) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL; Linked To: ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION; Linked To: ORIENT QUEEN HOMES). 

 

EL BEZRI, Ahmad (a.k.a. EL BIZRI, Ahmad); DOB 09 Feb 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL2452947 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA). 

 

EL BIZRI, Ahmad (a.k.a. EL BEZRI, Ahmad); DOB 09 Feb 1989; POB Saida, Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport RL2452947 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI COTONOU; Linked To: ABOU MERHI NIGERIA). 

 

NASR, Wajdi Youssef; DOB 25 Sep 1974; POB Lebanon; citizen Lebanon; Passport 2243913 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI HAMBURG). 

 

ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL OFF-SHORE), Atrium Building, Mosquee Al-Omari Street, Nejmeh Area, Marfaa Sector, Beirut, Lebanon; Atrium Building, Weygand Street, Central District, Nejmeh Sector, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI LINES SAL (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL OFF-SHORE; a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL), Atrium Building, Mosquee Al-Omari Street, Nejmeh Area, Marfaa Sector, Beirut, Lebanon; Atrium Building, Weygand Street, Central District, Nejmeh Sector, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI LINES (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL OFF-SHORE; a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL), Atrium Building, Mosquee Al-Omari Street, Nejmeh Area, Marfaa Sector, Beirut, Lebanon; Atrium Building, Weygand Street, Central District, Nejmeh Sector, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI LINES SAL OFF-SHORE (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES; a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINES SAL; a.k.a. ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL), Atrium Building, Mosquee Al-Omari Street, Nejmeh Area, Marfaa Sector, Beirut, Lebanon; Atrium Building, Weygand Street, Central District, Nejmeh Sector, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU-MERHI CRUISES SAL, The Atrium Building, Property Number 1455/26, Weygand Street, Beirut Central District Area, Nejmeh Sector, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

QUEEN STATIONS, Merhi Abou-Merhi Street, Saida, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ORIENT QUEEN HOMES (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI HOSPITALITY SAL), John Kennedy Street 56526, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI HOSPITALITY SAL (a.k.a. ORIENT QUEEN HOMES), John Kennedy Street 56526, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI COTONOU, Commune De Semepkodji Quartier Djeffa 01B7885, Cotonou, Benin [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI NIGERIA (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI NIGERIA LIMITED), Grimaldi Port Complex Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, Nigeria [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI NIGERIA LIMITED (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI NIGERIA), Grimaldi Port Complex Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, Nigeria [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI HAMBURG (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI LINIENAGENTUR GMBH), Borstelmannsweg 145 D, Hamburg 20537, Germany; Hermann-Blohm-Strasse 3, Hamburg 20457, Germany [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI LINIENAGENTUR GMBH (a.k.a. ABOU MERHI HAMBURG), Borstelmannsweg 145 D, Hamburg 20537, Germany; Hermann-Blohm-Strasse 3, Hamburg 20457, Germany [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

LEBANON CENTER, 176 Wasfi Tall Street, The Gardens, Amman, Jordan [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

ABOU MERHI CHARITY INSTITUTION, Merhi Abou Merhi Street, Hilaliye, Saida, Lebanon; Abou Merhi Street, Hilaliyah Area, Saida 175016, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU MERHI GROUP). 

 

CITY OF ANTWERP (3FRY8) Panama flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8709133; MMSI 356459000 (vessel) [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL). 

 

CITY OF LUTECE (9HRJ6) Malta flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8017970; MMSI 248781000 (vessel) [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL). 

 

CITY OF MISURATA (3EMY5) Panama flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 7920857; MMSI 354134000 (vessel) [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL). 

 

ORIENT QUEEN II (3FDJ9) Panama flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8701193; MMSI 373703000 (vessel) [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou; Linked To: ABOU-MERHI LINES SAL). 

 

ABOU MERHI GROUP, Weygand Street, Atrium Building, Central District, Beirut, Lebanon [SDNTK] (Linked To: MERHI, Merhi Ali Abou).

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On Wednesday, OFAC added the following persons to the SDN List under the Kingpin Act counter narcotics trafficking sanctions program: 

BARRAZA ACEVES, Jose Carlos (Latin: BARRAZA ACEVES, José Carlos) (a.k.a. “Luis 2525”), Mexico; DOB 06 Dec 1982; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. BAAC821206RV9 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. BAAC821206HSLRCR09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

ESPINOZA RODRIGUEZ, Maria de Jesus (Latin: ESPINOZA RODRÍGUEZ, María de Jesús), Mexico; DOB 30 Aug 1980; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Female; R.F.C. EIRJ900830781 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. EIRJ900830MSLSDS06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

LUGO LEON, Toribio Alberto (Latin: LUGO LEÓN, Toribio Alberto), Mexico; DOB 26 Aug 1986; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. LULT860826HSLGNR06 (Mexico); RFC LULT8608269R2 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

MONDACA AVILA, Sigi Alfredo (Latin: MONDACA ÁVILA, Sigi Alfredo), Mexico; DOB 09 Jan 1985; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. MOAS850109HSLNVG09 (Mexico); RFC MOAS850109DN7 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RIVERA SANDOVAL, Hector Librado (Latin: RIVERA SANDOVAL, Héctor Librado), La Playita, Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 03 Jun 1982; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. RISH820603HSLVNC07 (Mexico); RFC RISH820603V75 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS AVILA, Jesus Angel (Latin: RUELAS ÁVILA, Jesús Ángel), C 14 S/N, Loc Genaro Estrada, Sinaloa, Sinaloa 81960, Mexico; DOB 01 Nov 1988; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. RUAJ881101HSLLVS01 (Mexico); RFC RUAJ881101824 (Mexico); I.F.E. RLAVJS88110125H400 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS AVILA, Joel Efren (Latin: RUELAS ÁVILA, Joel Efren), Calle 10 Sin Numero, Localidad Genaro Estrada, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 20 Sep 1978; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. RUAJ780920C10 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. RUAJ780920HSLLVL02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS AVILA, Jose Luis (Latin: RUELAS ÁVILA, José Luis), C 14 S/N, Loc Genaro Estrada, Sinaloa, Sinaloa 81960, Mexico; DOB 11 Mar 1981; POB Sinaloa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. RUAL810311933 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. RUAL810311HSLLVS02 (Mexico); I.F.E. RLAVLS81031125H800 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS AVILA, Leobardo (Latin: RUELAS ÁVILA, Leobardo), Mexico; DOB 12 Mar 1976; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. RUAL7603123I0 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. RUAL760312HSLLVB06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS TORRES, Gilberto, Mexico; DOB 05 May 1966; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. RUTG660505CH4 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. RUTG660505HSLLRL02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). 

 

RUELAS TORRES, Jose Luis (Latin: RUELAS TORRES, José Luis), P 112, Genaro Estrada, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 10 Sep 1953; POB Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. RUTL5309103B6 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. RUTL530910HSLLRS07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION).

and the following entity:

RUELAS TORRES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION, Sinaloa, Mexico [SDNTK].

You have to wonder the usefulness of that entity designation. Admittedly, a firm scanning its data will probably never get a hit on it, but would you ever see a reference to a “drug trafficking organization” – EVER?

And the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued the following press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact: DEA Public Affairs     (202) 307-7977     Press Release   Major Mexican Heroin Trafficking Organization Targeted   Action Targets Ruelas Torres Drug Trafficking Organization,  a Key Heroin Producer and Distributor       MAY 24 – (Washington) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today identified the Ruelas Torres Drug Trafficking Organization (Ruelas Torres DTO) and its leader, Mexican national Jose Luis Ruelas Torres, as Significant Foreign Narcotics Traffickers pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act).  The Ruelas Torres DTO is a family-based, independent opium and heroin production and distribution organization that smuggles multi-kilogram heroin quantities into the United States.    OFAC also designated 10 key Ruelas Torres DTO associates as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers pursuant to the Kingpin Act for their role in the organization.  As a result of today’s action, all assets of those designated that are based in the United States or that are in the control of U.S. persons are frozen, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.   “The joint efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration and OFAC represent a sustained initiative to combat foreign drug trafficking organizations, or those acting on behalf of them, from doing business via the United States,” said Barbara Roach, DEA Special Agent in Charge of the Denver Field Division.  “Such sanctions serve as one of the most important and multi-faceted avenues with which U.S. law enforcement can effectively and efficiently disrupt and dismantle major international drug trafficking organizations and anyone doing business with them.”   “Treasury is targeting Jose Luis Ruelas Torres as a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker under the Kingpin Act because he and his drug trafficking organization are major contributors to our nation’s heroin epidemic,” said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin.  “The Ruelas Torres Drug Trafficking Organization smuggles heroin from Mexico into the United States for distribution in cities from Los Angeles to New York City.  This action will hinder its ability to move and use the illicit proceeds from this activity.  Treasury and our partners in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Mexican government are committed to exposing, disrupting, and dismantling these criminal networks.”   The Ruelas Torres DTO is composed of Jose Luis Ruelas Torres’s immediate and extended family members and has been involved in manufacturing, importing, and distributing heroin from Sinaloa, Mexico to the United States for well over two decades, as well as moving laundered drug proceeds from the United States to Mexico.  Ruelas Torres and his criminal organization distribute heroin to various cities throughout the United States, including Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Columbus, Detroit, and New York City.  The Ruelas Torres DTO is aligned with Mexican drug trafficker Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, a.k.a. “Chapito Isidro,” whom OFAC designated in January 2013.   In 2015, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado charged Ruelas Torres and his son Joel Efren Ruelas Avila with running a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, along with related narcotics trafficking and money laundering offenses.  The indictment also charged Hector Librado Rivera Sandoval, Toribio Alberto Lugo Leon, and Jose Carlos Barraza Aceves with multiple charges related to narcotics trafficking, and Maria de Jesus Espinoza Rodriguez with several drug and money laundering charges.  All of these individuals are being identified or designated today.  In addition, the OFAC action targets Gilberto Ruelas Torres, Sigi Alfredo Mondaca Avila, Jesus Angel Ruelas Avila, Jose Luis Ruelas Avila, and Leobardo Ruelas Avila for their activities related to the Ruelas Torres DTO.   OFAC, DEA, and Mexican authorities worked closely to execute today’s action.   Since June 2000, more than 2,000 individuals and entities have been named pursuant to the Kingpin Act for their role in international narcotics trafficking.  Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1,437,153 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties.  Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines of up to $5 million.  Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million.  Other individuals could face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to the Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

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