US Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror and Cybercrime Links

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has frozen assets of eight Nigerians accused of ties to Boko Haram, ISIL and cybercrime. In a document released on February 10, OFAC named individuals sanctioned for terrorism financing and online offences. This follows US congressional calls for visa bans and asset freezes over religious freedom violations in Nigeria. Sanctioned parties include former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, and key Boko Haram figures such as Salih Yusuf Adamu, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi and Khaled Al-Barnawi. Cybercrime sanctions also target Nnamdi Orson Benson. All assets within US jurisdiction are blocked, and US persons are generally prohibited from transacting with those listed. The measures form part of Washington’s wider counter-terrorism and cyber-threat strategy.

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