Four alleged Isis members in South Africa sanctioned by US treasury - They serve either as leaders of Islamic State cells or provide support in funnelling funds out of the country, according to the United States
The United States has sanctioned four South African-based alleged Isis and Isis-Mozambique financial facilitators, who allegedly play key roles in funnelling funds from the elite of the Isis hierarchy to branches across the African continent.
Isis had “recently attempted to expand its influence in Africa”, said the statement, via “large-scale operations” in places where government control is limited. ’ alleged illicit activities have been flagged by the US treasury in South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique. Another South African citizen based in Cape Town, Siraaj Miller, 77, allegedly provided financial support for Isis by training members to conduct robberies. Miller also allegedly helped find safe houses for Isis in 2018, according to the statement.
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