Somalia Sanctions 10 Individuals Over Alleged Al-Shabaab Financing

Somalia Sanctions 10 Over Al-Shabaab Links

Somalia froze the assets of ex-South West leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen and nine others over suspected al-Shabaab financing. See who else is on the list.

Somalia Sanctions 10 Individuals Over Alleged Al-Shabaab Financing

Mogadishu -- Somalia has added 10 individuals to its national financial sanctions list over alleged involvement in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab, the country's National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Committee said Tuesday.

The government imposes economic sanctions on Laftagareen and the former commander of the Correctional Corps.

The National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has added the former President of Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed “Laftagareen,” the former commander of the Custodial Corps, Mahad Abdirahman Adan “Shub,” and eight other individuals to the national financial sanctions list. The committee’s decision is based on information and evidence it […]

Somalia adds former South West State leader and nine others to financial sanctions list over alleged Al Shabaab ties

Somalia’s anti‑money‑laundering committee announced on 13 October that ex‑president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and nine compatriots face asset freezes for suspected links to Al Shabaab.

Somalia Adds Former South West Leader and Nine Others to Financial Sanctions List – Axadle

Somalia Sanctions Former South West President and Nine Others Over Alleged Al-Shabaab Links MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has imposed financial sanctions on 10 people, including former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, over suspected links to Al-Shabaab, according to a decision issued by the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the […]