US Dismantles ISIS Financial Networks in West Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

The United States has targeted a Nigerian-based individual, two other persons, and six entities for helping ISIS move funds across international borders.

Chiemelie Ezeobi

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities alleged to have helped finance ISIS, targeting a network that extends across Europe, the Middle East, West Africa, and Nigeria.

On Sunday, State Department spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott announced that the sanctions are part of Washington’s strategy to dismantle ISIS’s global financial network and curb its capacity to finance terrorism.

The statement identified three individuals and six entities in multiple countries that were designated for allegedly facilitating ISIS’s cross‑border money transfers.

Pigott said: “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.”

“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 department said the sanctions reflect ongoing pressure on ISIS, which increasingly depends on financial intermediaries to sustain its decentralized operations worldwide.

Sanctioned parties include a France‑based facilitator accused of sharing explosive‑related information with ISIS supporters, a Syria‑based operator alleged to have used cryptocurrency to move funds for ISIS affiliates in countries such as the United States, and a Nigeria‑based facilitator whose money‑exchange businesses were reportedly used to channel ISIS financing.

The United States also commended Nigeria for its cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.

The United States also reaffirms its strong partnership with Nigeria, which joined the United States in the May 16, 2026, operation that resulted in the killing of Abu‑Bilal al‑Minuki, the number two official in ISIS,” Pigott stated.

He stressed that Washington would continue to pursue ISIS operatives and financiers globally.

“We will continue to use every diplomatic and legal tool available to hold