US Sanctions 4 foreign nationals, Nufael Akbar, Yunus Mohamad Akbar, Mohamad Akbar and Umar Akbar, in South Africa who are allegedly the members of ISIS Terrorist group

US Sanctions 4 foreign nationals in SA who are allegedly the members of ISIS Terrorist group. 8 companies, were blacklisted for playing a role in funding the terrorism. This comes after SA failed dismally to put measures in place to prevent terrorist financing.

The companies linked to ISIS terrorists funding are MA Gold Traders (PTY) LTD, Bailey Holdings (PTY) LTD, Flexoseal Waterproofing Solutions (PTY) LTD, HJ Bannister Construction CC, Sultans Construction CC, Ashiq Jewellers CC, Ineos Trading (PTY) LTD, and Shaahista Shoes CC.

The USA is targeting key individuals in ISIS’s with sanctions network in South Africa, as well as their business assets, who have played major roles in enabling terrorism and other criminal activities in the region. SA will soon be greylisted for financing of terrorist.

“The United States, as part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, will continue to partner with South Africa to deny ISIS the ability to exploit the country’s economy to raise and move funds to support the growth of ISIS affiliates and networks,” Nelson said in a statement.