Former leaders of South West added to financial sanctions list
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Mogadishu – The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism has added the former president of South West State, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the former commander of the Correctional Forces Mahad Abdirahman Aden “Shub” and eight other individuals to the national financial sanctions list.
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The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Committee (NAMLC) has added 10 individuals to the financial sanctions list.
Attributed to: NAMLC
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Goobjoog Somali
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Committee (NAMLC) has added 10 individuals to the financial sanctions list.
Attributed to: NAMLC
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Goobjoog Somali
The list includes former officials from the South West State, including Abdicasiis Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), the former president.
Attributed to: NAMLC
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Goobjoog Somali
The committee has instructed relevant authorities to comply with the law and freeze the assets of those on the list.
Attributed to: NAMLC
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Shabelle Media
The government has imposed financial sanctions on former South West President Abdicasiis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and former Police Commander Mahad Abdirahman Aadan 'Shub'.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
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Shabelle Media
The sanctions are based on information and evidence related to individuals suspected of being connected to Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
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Shabelle Media
The list includes eight other individuals alongside Laftagareen and Aadan.
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Shabelle Media
The committee has warned citizens against engaging in financial dealings with those on the sanctions list.
Attributed to: Guddiga Qaran ee Ka-hortagga Lacag-dhaqidda iyo La-dagaallanka Maalgelinta Argagixisada
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Most recent report · 14 October 2026 08:02 UTC
The government imposes financial sanctions on Laftagareen and the former commander of the Correctional Forces
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 11:49 UTC
Former leaders of South West added to financial sanctions list
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13 October 2026 11:49 – 14 October 2026 08:02 · UTC
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The government imposes financial sanctions on Laftagareen and the former commander of the Correctional Forces
The government imposes financial sanctions on Laftagareen and the former commander of the Correc…
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Former leaders of South West added to financial sanctions list
Mogadishu, October 13, 2026 — The National Committee for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Fight Against Terrorist Financing (NAMLC) has…
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