The government imposes financial sanctions on Laftagareen and the former commander of the Correctional Forces

Mogadishu – The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has added the former president of South West State, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the former commander of the Police Forces Mahad Abdiraxman Aadan “Shub” and eight other individuals to the national list of financial sanctions.

The committee's decision is based on information, data, and evidence that it claims to have assessed, which relates to individuals suspected of being members of, having connections with, or collaborating with the Al-Shabaab organization, and who are involved in providing or facilitating financial support used or intended for the financing of terrorism.

The committee stated that upon assessing the information and evidence submitted, it found sufficient legal grounds to include these individuals on the financial sanctions list, in accordance with the Specific Financial Sanctions Law and its regulations.

The individuals added to the list include:

The decision stipulates that relevant entities, Somali citizens, and other individuals or organizations within Somalia are prohibited from engaging financially with the listed individuals.

Additionally, it is mandated that the assets owned by these individuals be frozen, and any financial transactions related to them be reported to the Financial Reporting Center (FRC).

Finally, the committee warned Somali citizens against establishing financial relations or facilitating financial transactions for the individuals on the list, stating that anyone who violates the decision will be subject to the anti-terrorism laws in effect in the country.