US designates Nigerian, others as ISIS financiers

United States has designated a Nigerian national and several other individuals and entities across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa as terrorism financiers.
The individuals and entities were designated for allegedly serving as financial facilitators for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS.
This was contained in a statement issued by Thomas Pigott, spokesperson for the US Department of State.
Pigott said the action targeted three individuals and six entities accused of helping to move funds for ISIS operations globally.
According to the statement, the network spans France, Syria, Türkiye and Nigeria, and is involved in facilitating cross-border financial transfers for ...