U.S. sanctions Hezbollah financial officials, offers $10m for information

Seven senior officials and one entity linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan

U.S. Department of the Treasury 

Today, the United States sanctioned seven senior officials and one entity linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH), a Hezbollah-controlled financial institution.  These officials, through their management roles, have facilitated Hezbollah’s evasion of sanctions, enabling AQAH to conduct millions of dollars in transactions through “shadow” accounts.

In addition, the Department’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of Hezbollah financial mechanisms.  Individuals with useful information should contact RFJ via Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp at +1-202-702-7843. They could be eligible for a reward and relocation.

The United States remains committed to supporting Lebanon by disrupting schemes that empower Hezbollah’s destabilizing influence.  We will continue to employ all available tools to ensure that this terrorist group no longer poses a threat to the Lebanese people and the region.

Today’s action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, which targets terrorist groups and their supporters.  The Department of State previously designated Hezbollah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.