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August 22, 2013 – Treasury Targets Front Operations Working on Behalf of Sinaloa Cartel Drug Lord “El Azul”

Action Exposes Attempts by Sinaloa Leader to Evade Sanctions – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the designation of five Mexican individuals linked to Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno (a.k.a. El Azul), a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel. In addition, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published the new aliases of seven previously designated companies, which operate gas stations, with links with Esparragoza Moreno.

“We will continue to target companies and individuals that support the networks of Esparragoza Moreno, his criminal associate Rafael Caro Quintero, and other leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel. We will take the necessary action to protect the U.S. financial system from their illicit proceeds and we will ensure that their attempts to evade sanctions will not succeed,” said OFAC Director Adam J. Szubin.

On July 24, 2012, OFAC designated seven companies based in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico because they are owned or controlled by individuals who act on behalf of Esparragoza Moreno, including his wife, Ofelia Monzon Araujo, who was also designated on the same date. Today’s action targeted the following five individuals for their official roles in these gas stations: Angello de Jesus Solis Aviles, Mario Parra Sanchez, Manuel Arturo Valdez Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Villegas Loera, and Vanessa Valenzuela Valenzuela. These individuals are managing these companies on behalf of Esparragoza Moreno and his network and, in an attempt to evade sanctions, have renamed the companies as follows: <sort> Combuservicios Los Tres Rios, S.A. de C.V. (previously Estaciones de Servicios Canarias, S.A. de C.V.); Gasolinera El Crucero Las Torres, S.A. de C.V. (previously Servicios Chulavista, S.A. de C.V.); Gasolinera La Canada, S.A. de C.V. (previously Gasodiesel y Servicios Ancona, S.A. de C.V.); Gasolineras La Villa, S.A. de C.V. (previously Gasolinera y Servicios Villabonita, S.A. de C.V.); Gasolinera Multilomas, S.A. de C.V. (previously Buenos Aires Servicios, S.A. de C.V.); Gasolinera Recursos Hidraulicos, S.A. de C.V. (previously Gasolinera Alamos Country, S.A. de C.V.) Servicios y Gasolineras Barrancos, S.A. de C.V. (previously Petrobarrancos, S.A. de C.V.) </sort> The President identified Esparragoza Moreno and the Sinaloa Cartel as significant foreign narcotics traffickers pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act), in 2003 and 2009, respectively. Esparragoza Moreno has been active in drug trafficking since the late 1970s when he and others, including Rafael Caro Quintero, formed the Guadalajara drug cartel. Rafael Caro Quintero was also identified as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker pursuant to the Kingpin Act in 2000. Esparragoza Moreno was indicted on drug trafficking charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2003. He is wanted in both the U.S. and Mexico. The U.S. State Department Narcotics Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Esparragoza Moreno’s arrest and/or conviction, while Mexican authorities are offering 30 million pesos for information leading to his capture.

Today’s action, pursuant to the Kingpin Act, generally prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with these designees, and also freezes any assets they may have under U.S. jurisdiction.

Internationally, OFAC has designated more than 1,300 businesses and individuals linked to 103 drug kingpins since June 2000. Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties. Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals could face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

For a chart relating to today’s actions click here – Department of the Treasury Press Release

August 01, 2013 – Treasury Designates Family Members and Accomplices of Los Zetas Boss Omar Trevino Morales – Action Targets Wife and Father-in-Law for Money Laundering Activities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated Jesus Fernandez de Luna and his cattle sales company Compania Ganadera 5 Manantiales. Mexican national Jesus Fernandez de Luna engages in drug trafficking activities for the violent drug cartel Los Zetas, the recently-arrested Miguel Trevino Morales, and his brother Omar Trevino Morales. Los Zetas leaders Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales have used proceeds from their involvement in the narcotics trade to purchase American quarter horses, and launder the money through Jesus Fernandez de Luna and his cattle business. Mexican authorities arrested Miguel Trevino Morales on July 15, 2013.

“Omar Trevino Morales’s wife and father-in-law have been involved in money laundering activities on behalf of the notoriously violent Los Zetas. As we work to support our Mexican partners, we will continue to target anyone involved in these activities, including family members of cartel bosses who provide essential support to these violent narcotics organizations,” said Treasury’s Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Adam J. Szubin.

Today’s action, taken pursuant to the Kingpin Act, generally prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in any transactions with these designees and freezes any assets they may have under U.S. jurisdiction.

Omar Trevino Morales established Compania Ganadera 5 Manantiales as a money laundering front for his wife, Carolina Fernandez Gonzalez, and her father, Jesus Fernandez de Luna. Shareholders include Jesus Fernandez de Luna and his wife, Esperanza Maria Gonzalez Muniz, and its principal officers, shareholders, and original incorporators include Jesus Fernandez de Luna, his brother, Gerardo Fernandez de Luna, and his brother-in-law, Emilio Guillermo Gonzalez Muniz.

Jesus Fernandez de Luna is wanted in the Western District of Texas (Austin Division) for conspiring to conceal or disguise drug proceeds for Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales. In September 2012, Jesus Fernandez de Luna purchased four valuable racehorses for Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales through Compania Ganadera 5 Manantiales. The U.S. Government seized and sold these horses at auction. Additionally, in 2001, the Western District of Texas (Del Rio Division) indicted Jesus Fernandez de Luna, and his brother Gerardo Fernandez de Luna, along with Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman Loera, on narcotics trafficking charges.

The President identified Los Zetas as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker pursuant to the Kingpin Act in April 2009, and on July 24, 2011, he named Los Zetas as a significant Transnational Criminal Organization in the Annex to Executive Order 13581 (Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations). OFAC designated Los Zetas leaders Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales on July 20, 2009 and March 24, 2010, respectively.

Today’s action is OFAC’s third designation targeting Los Zetas in the last three months. In July 2013, OFAC designated two key financial operators for Los Zetas, and in May 2013, OFAC designated a major narcotics trafficker responsible for smuggling multiple tons of marijuana and cocaine, monthly, from Mexico to the U.S. for Miguel Trevino Morales and Omar Trevino Morales.

Additionally, last year OFAC designated Los Zetas front man Francisco Colorado Cessa and his company ADT Petroservicios for laundering millions of dollars of drug proceeds through the American quarter-horse racing and breeding industry for Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales. The U.S. Government has seized and auctioned hundreds of horses worth millions of dollars as part of an investigation of Los Zetas money laundering operations. In May 2013, Francisco Colorado Cessa was convicted of charges related to money laundering in U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (Austin Division).

Today’s action would not be possible without the support and cooperation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Government of Mexico.

Internationally, OFAC has designated more than 1,300 individuals and entities linked to 103 drug kingpins since June 2000. OFAC designations are part of an ongoing effort to apply financial measures against significant foreign narcotics traffickers and their organizations worldwide. Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties. Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

For a chart relating to today’s actions click here.

May 31, 2013 – OFAC Kingpin Act Designations <sort> KARNER, Mihael (a.k.a. TOPOLOVEC, Jozef), Locnikarijeva ulica 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Rozna Dolina, Cesta IV 44, Ljubljana, Slovenia; V Murglah 177, Ljubljana, Slovenia; DOB 13 Mar 1975; POB Ljubljana, Slovenia; nationality Slovenia; Passport PZ2420022110 (Slovenia); alt. Passport PB06005902 (Slovenia); Personal ID Card 00246412491303975500493 (Slovenia) expires 17 Dec 2018; alt. Personal ID Card 002464124 (Slovenia) expires 17 Dec 2018 (individual) [SDNTK]. NOORZAI, Haji Kotwal (a.k.a. “KHOOTWAL, Haji”; a.k.a. “KHOTWAL, Haji”; a.k.a. “KOOTWAL, Haji”), Quetta City, Balochistan Province, Pakistan; Girdi Jangle, Balochistan Province, Pakistan; DOB 1961; alt. DOB 1960; alt. DOB 1962; alt. DOB 1958; alt. DOB 1957; alt. DOB 1959; POB Nahr-e Saraj Village, Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan; nationality Afghanistan (individual) [SDNTK]. SANCHEZ ARELLANO, Luis Fernando; DOB 24 Oct 1973; POB Baja California, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. LOS CABALLEROS TEMPLARIOS, Mexico [SDNTK]. LOS CACHIROS, Honduras [SDNTK]. LOS URABENOS (a.k.a. BANDA CRIMINAL DE URABA; a.k.a. LOS AUTODEFENSAS GAITANISTAS DE COLOMBIA), Colombia; Honduras; Panama [SDNTK]. </sort> OFAC Recent Actions

May 14, 2013 – OFAC Kingpin Act Designations

The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • ANDRADE PARRA, Alfredo, Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico; DOB 30 Dec 1973; POB Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico; alt. POB Coahuila, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AAPA731230HCLNRL07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

OFAC Recent Actions

May 07, 2013 – OFAC Kingpin Act Designations

The Obama administration has levied financial sanctions again eight drug gang bosses accused of working for Mexico’s powerful and violent Sinaloa Cartel.The government accused the eight regional bosses of managing drug smuggling operations for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the purported head of the Sinaloa Cartel, the Treasury Department announced Tuesday. By declaring the men specially designated narcotics traffickers under the Kingpin Act, Washington has made it illegal for U.S. citizens to do business with them and freezes any assets they may have inside the U.S. Source: Ledger Enquirer News Item

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: <sort> FLORES PACHECO, Cenobio (a.k.a. CASTRO VILLA, Luis Fernando; a.k.a. “CHECO”; a.k.a. “CHEKO”); DOB 13 Nov 1974; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. LOPEZ AISPURO, Armando; DOB 27 Oct 1969; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. NIEBLAS NAVA, Guillermo (a.k.a. NIEBLA GONZALEZ, Adelmo; a.k.a. “EL M”; a.k.a. “EL MEMO”); DOB 21 Dec 1958; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. PAEZ SOTO, Ramon Ignacio (a.k.a. “EL MORENO”; a.k.a. “PAEZ Nachillo”; a.k.a. “PAEZ, Nacho”); DOB 31 Jul 1973; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. RASCON RAMIREZ, Jose Javier (a.k.a. “EL KHADAFI”); DOB 24 Jul 1966; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. SABORI CISNEROS, Raul (a.k.a. “EL NEGRO”); DOB 07 Jul 1963; POB Baja California Norte, Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. SALAZAR RAMIREZ, Jesus Alfredo (a.k.a. “INDIO”; a.k.a. “MUNE”); DOB 24 Mar 1974; POB Chihuahua, Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. SOSA CANISALES, Felipe de Jesus (a.k.a. “EL GIGIO”; a.k.a. “GIO”); DOB 16 Jul 1968; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK]. </sort> OFAC Recent Actions

January 30, 2013 – Kingpin Act Designations​; Kingpin Act Designations​ Removals; Counter Narcotics Designation Removals

Specially Designated Nationals List Update

The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • PEREZ HENAO, Diego (a.k.a. VILLEGAS GOMEZ, Diego; a.k.a. “DIEGO RASTROJO”); DOB 07 Apr 1971; POB Bolivar, Valle de Cauca, Colombia; nationality Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 94369359 (Colombia); Passport AI729787 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS RASTROJOS).

The following entity has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • LOS RASTROJOS, Colombia; Ecuador; Venezuela [SDNTK].

The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • VARGAS RUEDA, Nelson (a.k.a. “ALFREDO”; a.k.a. “HUGO”); DOB 27 Apr 1970; Cedula No. 77130763 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • “ALFREDO” (a.k.a. VARGAS RUEDA, Nelson; a.k.a. “HUGO”); DOB 27 Apr 1970; Cedula No. 77130763 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • “HUGO” (a.k.a. VARGAS RUEDA, Nelson; a.k.a. “ALFREDO”); DOB 27 Apr 1970; Cedula No. 77130763 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • CASA DE EMPENO RIO TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Paseo de los Heroes, No. 98 Loc. 14 D C, Colonia Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22010, Mexico [SDNTK].
  • CENTRO CAMBIARIO KINO, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. GAMAL-MULTISERVICIOS), Av. Independencia 1 Plaza Padre Kino, Local 11, Zona Rio, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; Carretera Aeropuerto 1900, Local G-16, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22510, Mexico; R.F.C. CCK-010928-5C0 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • GAMAL-MULTISERVICIOS (a.k.a. CENTRO CAMBIARIO KINO, S.A. DE C.V.), Av. Independencia 1 Plaza Padre Kino, Local 11, Zona Rio, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; Carretera Aeropuerto 1900, Local G-16, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22510, Mexico; R.F.C. CCK-010928-5C0 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • CONSULTORIA DE INTERDIVISAS, S.A. DE C.V., Carretera Aeropuerto 1900, Centro Comercial Otay, Local G-16, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22500, Mexico; R.F.C. CIN-010123-MX9 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • CONSULTORIA DE OCCIDENTE, S.A. DE C.V., Paseo de Ensenada 170, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico [SDNTK].
  • GLOBAL FILMS, S.A. DE C.V., Blvd. Fundadores 104-11A, Colonia Valle del Rubi, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. GFI-961219-9J4 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • GRUPO GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V., Av. La Paz 1951, Guadalajara, Jalisco CP 44160, Mexico [SDNTK].
  • GS PLUS CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. GPC-011226-4A5 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • HACIENDA DE DON JOSE RESTAURANT BAR, S.A. DE C.V., Av. del Rocio 1193, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico [SDNTK].
  • M Q CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. MQC-020611-6Y9 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • MULTISERVICIOS ALPHA, S.A. DE C.V., Paseo Playas 24-2, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Av. Allende 1197, Colonia Independencia, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. MAL-960401-I35 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • MULTISERVICIOS GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. CASA DE CAMBIO RUBI), Av. Federico Benitez 6400-52, Colonia Yamille, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Blvd. Fundadores 5343-22, Colonia El Rubi, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22180, Mexico; Paseo Ensenada S/N D11, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Paseo Estrella Del Mar 359, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Paseo Playas 24-2, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico, Mexico; R.F.C. MGA-940615-SC3 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • CASA DE CAMBIO RUBI (a.k.a. MULTISERVICIOS GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V.), Av. Federico Benitez 6400-52, Colonia Yamille, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Blvd. Fundadores 5343-22, Colonia El Rubi, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22180, Mexico; Paseo Ensenada S/N D11, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Paseo Estrella Del Mar 359, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Paseo Playas 24-2, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico, Mexico; R.F.C. MGA-940615-SC3 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Carretera Aeropuerto 1900-16G, Colonia Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Paseo Tijuana 10126-A, Colonia Zona Rio, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. MSI-960220-Q84 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • AGUILAR TORRES, Evangelina, c/o CASA DE EMPENO RIO TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 02 May 1956; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • ALVAREZ HERNANDEZ, Maria Teresa, c/o CONSULTORIA DE OCCIDENTE, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o GS PLUS CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 25 Jul 1960; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. AAHT-600725-4L7 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • ARMENTA ZAVALA, Arnoldo Humberto, Av. Pte. A. de Sta. Na. 21741, Colonia Infonavit Presidentes, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22576, Mexico; c/o CASA DE EMPENO RIO TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 12 Nov 1971; R.F.C. AEZA-711112-AA5 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • BECERRA RODRIGUEZ, Mario Alberto, Calle del Creston 334, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22300, Mexico; c/o CASA DE EMPENO RIO TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS DEL NOROESTE DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 17 Sep 1954; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. BERM-540917-181 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • CARRILLO CUEVAS, Mario Alberto, Calle Lago Chaira 323, Colonia Vista Dorada, Ensenada, Baja California CP 22800, Mexico; c/o CASA DE EMPENO RIO TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 11 Sep 1980; POB Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • DELGADO GUTIERREZ, Elias, Calle Ramon Lopez Velarde 36, Colonia Reforma, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22620, Mexico; c/o CENTRO CAMBIARIO KINO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o CONSULTORIA DE INTERDIVISAS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o GS PLUS CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o M Q CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 26 Feb 1964; R.F.C. DEGE-640226-3W9 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • DONO MORALES, Edman Manuel, Privada Niza 3617 Int. 2, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o GRUPO GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o GS PLUS CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 20 Jul 1966; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • ESCOBEDO MORALES, Sandra Angelica, c/o CENTRO CAMBIARIO KINO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o CONSULTORIA DE INTERDIVISAS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS ALPHA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 25 Dec 1966; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • MARTINEZ PLAZA, Omar Axel, c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 04 Aug 1972; POB Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • PEREIRA BERUMEN, Luis Miguel, Calle Relampago 1136 Secc. Dorado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 10 Sep 1975 (individual) [SDNTK].
  • PEREZ ELIAS, Sofia, Calle Oslo 3692, Colonia Playas Costa Azul, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22250, Mexico; c/o HACIENDA DE DON JOSE RESTAURANT BAR, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS ALPHA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 10 Oct 1973; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • QUINTERO HERNANDEZ, Miguel Angel, Calle Ventisca 2359 Secc. Dorado, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o M Q CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 22 Oct 1970; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. QUHM-701022-TL3 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS MARTINEZ, Felipe, Calle Saino 5, Colonia Hacienda del Tepeyac, Zapopan, Jalisco CP 45053, Mexico; Calle Ventisca 2359 Secc. Dorado, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 06 Jun 1962 (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS MARTINEZ, Jose de la Cruz, Calle de la Ventisca 640, Colonia Playas Seccion Dorado, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22205, Mexico; Calle Ventisca 2359 Secc. Dorado, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o CONSULTORIA DE INTERDIVISAS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS ALPHA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 30 Mar 1965; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Passport 01020023629 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS MARTINEZ, Jose Manuel, 402 Milagrosa Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91910; Av. Pque. Mexico Nte. 824, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Esmeralda 3091, Colonia Residencial Victoria CR 45051, Zapopan, Jalisco CP 44550, Mexico; c/o GLOBAL FILMS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o HACIENDA DE DON JOSE RESTAURANT BAR, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS ALPHA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 16 Jun 1960; POB Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico; alt. POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Passport 036182282 (United States); SSN 622-18-0486 (United States); R.F.C. RUMM-600616-G69 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS TOPETE, Carlos Antonio, Calle de la Bahia 3178, Colonia Playas Costa Hermosa, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22240, Mexico; Calle Ventisca 2359 Secc. Dorado, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o HACIENDA DE DON JOSE RESTAURANT BAR, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 12 Aug 1968; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. RUTC-680812-PS6 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS TOPETE, Eduardo, Ave. Pque. Mexico Sur 910, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Calle del Volcan 682, Colonia Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; c/o CONSULTORIA DE OCCIDENTE, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o HACIENDA DE DON JOSE RESTAURANT BAR, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 20 Feb 1967; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. RUTE-670220-DVO (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • RUELAS TOPETE, Jose Luis, c/o CONSULTORIA DE OCCIDENTE, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 13 Aug 1970; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; R.F.C. RUTL-700813-L31 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • SANCHEZ CURIEL, Silvia Patricia, c/o M Q CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 28 Sep 1976; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • VELAZQUEZ HERNANDEZ, Juan Gabriel, Callejon Revolucion 1050, Colonia Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o GS PLUS CONSULTORES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 20 Mar 1975; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • VILLASENOR COVARRUBIAS, Jorge Miguel, Av. de las Rocas 1548, Fracc. Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Av. Via Rapida S/N, Colonia Zona Rio, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Prv. Montecarlo 12106, Colonia Res. Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22480, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS BRAVIO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 31 May 1948; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; R.F.C. VICJ-480531-RJ7 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • COMERCIALIZADORA ITAKA, S.A. DE C.V., Calle Deza y Ulloa Numero 2102A, Colonia San Felipe, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31240, Mexico; Avenida Paseo Triunfo de la Republica 6610 2, Colonia Alamos de San Lorenzo, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico; Fresno No. 1116, Col Granjas, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31000, Mexico; R.F.C. CIT030305FQ3 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • ESQUIVEL PENA, William, c/o UNIPAPEL S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o BANANERA AGRICOLA S.A., Santa Marta, Colombia; c/o J. FREDDY MAFLA Y CIA. S.C.S., Cali, Colombia; Cedula No. 16641631 (Colombia); Passport 16641631 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • LOZANO ESCOBAR, Enrique Alejandro, c/o GRANJA LA SIERRA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; DOB 05 Aug 1961; POB Cali, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 16657902 (Colombia); Passport 16657902 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • VALENCIA OBANDO, William, c/o GRAN MUELLE S.A., Buenaventura, Colombia; DOB 28 Oct 1969; Cedula No. 79245681 (Colombia); Passport 79245681 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].

OFAC Recent Actions

January 17, 2013 – Kingpin Act Designations

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: <sort> CHAN INZUNA, Araceli; DOB 08 Feb 1985; nationality Mexico; Passport 03040074084 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. FLORES APODACA, Angelina; DOB 21 Jul 1958; Passport 040068785 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. FLORES APODACA, Augustin (a.k.a. “EL BARBON”; a.k.a. “EL INGENIERO”; a.k.a. “EL NINO”), Calle Sierra Madre Occidental No. 1280, Colonia Canadas, Culiacan, Sinaloa 8000, Mexico; DOB 09 Jun 1964; Passport 040070827 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. FLORES APODACA, Panfilo; DOB 01 Jun 1969; Passport G00527961 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. MEZA ANGULO, Fausto Isidro; DOB 27 Mar 1964; citizen Mexico; Passport 040059510 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro (a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapito”; a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapo”); DOB 19 Jun 1982; POB Navojoa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Passport 07040028724 (Mexico); alt. Passport 03040026468 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: AUTOTRANSPORTES TERRESTRES S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: AUTO SERVICIO JATZIRY S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: CONSTRUCTORA JATZIRY DE GUASAVE S.A. DE C.V.). MEZA FLORES, Flor Angely; DOB 20 Sep 1989; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Passport 040068790 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. MEZA FLORES, Salome (a.k.a. “FINO”; a.k.a. “PELON”); DOB 23 Oct 1962; nationality Mexico; Passport 07040059504 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. </sort> The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: <sort> AUTO SERVICIO JATZIRY S.A. DE C.V., Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; Registration ID 12577 (Mexico) [SDNTK] (Linked To: MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro). AUTOTRANSPORTES TERRESTRES S.A. DE C.V., Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico [SDNTK] (Linked To: MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro). CONSTRUCTORA JATZIRY DE GUASAVE S.A. DE C.V., Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; Registration ID 13554 [SDNTK] (Linked To: MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro). MEZA FLORES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION, Mexico [SDNTK]. </sort> OFAC Recent Actions

January 09, 2013 – Kingpin Act Designations

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • CORONEL BARRERAS, Ines, La Angostura, Canelas, Durango 34500, Mexico; Avenida Puebla A No. 2209, Colonia Federal, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora 83489, Mexico; DOB 21 Jan 1968; POB Durango, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ NUNEZ, Damaso (a.k.a. “EL LICENCIADO”), Avenida Nicolas Bravo No. 1607, Colonia Guadalupe, Culiacan, Sinaloa 80220, Mexico; Calle Escobedo No. 24, Localidad El Dorado, Culiacan, Sinaloa 80450, Mexico; DOB 22 Feb 1966; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. LOND6602221Y5 (Mexico); alt. R.F.C. LOND660222SE7 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LOND660222HSLPXM05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

December 19, 2012 – Kingpin Act Designation Removals​; Anti-Narcotics Designations Removals

The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • SANCHEZ OSUNA, Carlos Alberto, Blvd. Industrial 1700, Colonia Otay Tecnologico, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o GRUPO GAMAL, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 29 Mar 1971 (individual) [SDNTK].
  • DE GORTARI LOYOLA, Federico, c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o ESTUDIOS Y PROYECTOS INTEGRALES DEL NORTE, S.C., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o GRUPO STA CHIHUAHUA, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 3210 Calle Michigan, Fraccionamiento Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 10 Apr 1962; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. GOLF-620610-M61 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. GOLF620410HSLRYD08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Manuel (a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Juan Manuel), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o GRUPO STA CHIHUAHUA, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o COMERCIALIZADORA ITAKA, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 4123 Avenida California, Fraccionamiento Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; Calle Ohio 3200, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 19 Jan 1972; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. LOFJ720119-CR9 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LOFJ720119HCHPRN03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Juan Manuel (a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Manuel), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o GRUPO STA CHIHUAHUA, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o COMERCIALIZADORA ITAKA, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 4123 Avenida California, Fraccionamiento Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; Calle Ohio 3200, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 19 Jan 1972; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. LOFJ720119-CR9 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LOFJ720119HCHPRN03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Noemi (a.k.a. LOPEZ DE DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Nohemi), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o ESTUDIOS Y PROYECTOS INTEGRALES DEL NORTE, S.C., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 3210 Calle Michigan, Fraccionamiento Quintas del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 05 Oct 1966; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. LOFN661005MCHPRH08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Nohemi (a.k.a. LOPEZ DE DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Noemi), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o ESTUDIOS Y PROYECTOS INTEGRALES DEL NORTE, S.C., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 3210 Calle Michigan, Fraccionamiento Quintas del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 05 Oct 1966; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. LOFN661005MCHPRH08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ FERNANDEZ DE GORTARI, Noemi (a.k.a. LOPEZ DE DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Nohemi), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o ESTUDIOS Y PROYECTOS INTEGRALES DEL NORTE, S.C., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 3210 Calle Michigan, Fraccionamiento Quintas del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 05 Oct 1966; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. LOFN661005MCHPRH08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ DE DE GORTARI, Noemi (a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ DE GORTARI, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Noemi; a.k.a. LOPEZ FERNANDEZ, Nohemi), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o ESTUDIOS Y PROYECTOS INTEGRALES DEL NORTE, S.C., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 3210 Calle Michigan, Fraccionamiento Quintas del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; DOB 05 Oct 1966; POB Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. LOFN661005MCHPRH08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ GRAYEB, Leopoldo (a.k.a. LOPEZ GRAYEB, Leopoldo Antonio), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o PV STAR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; California y Ohio #4123, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; Avenida California #4123, Fraccionamiento Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 10660 Parkview Circle, El Paso, TX 79935; Ohio No. 4123, Col Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31214, Mexico; DOB 13 Sep 1937; POB Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; SSN 636-24-0389 (United States); R.F.C. LOGL37091322A (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LOGL370913HVZPRP01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • LOPEZ GRAYEB, Leopoldo Antonio (a.k.a. LOPEZ GRAYEB, Leopoldo), c/o SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; c/o PV STAR, S.A. DE C.V., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; California y Ohio #4123, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; Avenida California #4123, Fraccionamiento Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico; 10660 Parkview Circle, El Paso, TX 79935; Ohio No. 4123, Col Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31214, Mexico; DOB 13 Sep 1937; POB Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; SSN 636-24-0389 (United States); R.F.C. LOGL37091322A (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LOGL370913HVZPRP01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • REPRESENTACIONES INTUR, S.A. DE C.V., Antonio Ortiz 2409, Colonia Quintas Del Sol, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31250, Mexico; R.F.C. RIN-010219 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • SERVICIO AEREO LEO LOPEZ, S.A. DE C.V., Coronado #421, Colonia Centro, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31000, Mexico; Aeropuerto Internacional, Apartado Postal 586, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31390, Mexico; R.F.C. SAL8003122W7 (Mexico); alt. R.F.C. SAL581025 (Mexico) [SDNTK].
  • DURAN DAZA, Diego, c/o COPSERVIR LTDA., Bogota, Colombia; c/o PROSALUD S.A. Y BIENESTAR S.A., Cali, Colombia; DOB 25 Oct 1958; Cedula No. 16260356 (Colombia); Passport 16260356 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline (a.k.a. LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacueline; a.k.a. LOZADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline), c/o EUROMAR CARIBE S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL PROGRESO S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LAMARC S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; Calle 29B No. 20-141, Cartagena, Colombia; DOB 06 Mar 1966; alt. DOB 03 Jun 1966; Cedula No. 36175880 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacueline (a.k.a. LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline; a.k.a. LOZADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline), c/o EUROMAR CARIBE S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL PROGRESO S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LAMARC S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; Calle 29B No. 20-141, Cartagena, Colombia; DOB 06 Mar 1966; alt. DOB 03 Jun 1966; Cedula No. 36175880 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • LOZADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline (a.k.a. LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacqueline; a.k.a. LOSADA DUSSAN, Jacueline), c/o EUROMAR CARIBE S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL PROGRESO S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LAMARC S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; Calle 29B No. 20-141, Cartagena, Colombia; DOB 06 Mar 1966; alt. DOB 03 Jun 1966; Cedula No. 36175880 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • DIAZ CHACON, Inmaculada, c/o EUROMAR CARIBE S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL PROGRESO S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; Cedula No. 40976673 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • BARRIGA FAYAD, Luis Santiago, c/o EUROMAR CARIBE S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL PROGRESO S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LAMARC S.A., Cartagena, Colombia; Carrera 4 No. 4-139, Cartagena, Colombia; Cedula No. 73085554 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • YORDAN CARDENAS, Augusto Guillermo, c/o PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS GLACIARES LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o UNIVISA S.A., Cali, Colombia; DOB 01 Jan 1965; POB Cali, Colombia; Cedula No. 14886699 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].
  • SANCHEZ CONDE, Martha Cecilia, c/o ALIMENTOS CARNICOS DE TRADICION ESPANOLA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o UNIVISA S.A., Cali, Colombia; DOB 30 Dec 1967; POB Cali, Colombia; Cedula No. 31981102 (Colombia); Passport AJ368943 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].

OFAC Recent Actions

December 12, 2012 – Kingpin Act Designations – Treasury Levies Additional Sanctions Against Business Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Drug Lord El Azul

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the designation of one entity and three individuals linked to Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno (a.k.a. El Azul), a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.

Today’s action, pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with these designees, and also freezes any assets they may have under U.S. jurisdiction.

“Since July, OFAC has exposed numerous entities in Esparragoza Moreno’s corporate network, including gas station companies and real estate development firms operating in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Jalisco,” said OFAC Director Adam J. Szubin. “As we continue to target this organization, we expect to severely disrupt its operations.”

The President identified Esparragoza Moreno and the Sinaloa Cartel as significant foreign narcotics traffickers pursuant to the Kingpin Act in 2003 and 2009, respectively. Esparragoza Moreno was indicted on drug trafficking charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2003. He is wanted in both the U.S. and Mexico. The U.S. State Department Narcotics Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Esparragoza Moreno’s arrest and/or conviction, while Mexican authorities are offering 30 million pesos for information leading to his capture. Esparragoza Moreno has been active in drug trafficking since the 1970s.

Today’s action targets Desarrollos Everest, S.A. de C.V., a real estate development company based in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. This company is co-owned by Maria Guadalupe Gastelum Payan, a wife of Esparragoza Moreno who was previously designated because she acts on behalf of her husband. Also targeted today is Residencial del Lago, a residential community located in Culiacan owned or controlled by Desarrollos Everest, S.A. de C.V.

OFAC has also today designated Mexican individuals Jorge Enrique Esquerra Esquer, Julio Cesar Estrada Gutierrez, and Carlos Alberto Leon Santiesteban. Esquerra Esquer and Estrada Gutierrez both play important roles in the previously-designated Jalisco companies Grupo Cinjab, S.A. de C.V. (which manages the residential community Provenza Residencial) and Grupo Impergoza, S.A. de C.V. (which manages the Provenza Center shopping mall and the La Tijera Parque Industrial warehouse facility). Carlos Alberto Leon Santiesteban acts on behalf of the following six previously-designated Sinaloa gas station companies: Estaciones de Servicios Canarias, S.A. de C.V., Gasodiesel y Servicios Ancona, S.A. de C.V., Gasolinera Alamos Country, S.A. de C.V., Gasolinera y Servicios Villabonita, S.A. de C.V., Petrobarrancos, S.A. de C.V., and Servicios Chulavista, S.A. de C.V.

Today’s action would not have been possible without the support of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Internationally, OFAC has designated more than 1,200 businesses and individuals linked to 97 drug kingpins since June 2000. Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties. Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals could face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

US Department of the Treasury Press Release – to view a chart of the El Azul organization, cllick here

Kingpin Act Designation Removals; Counter Narcotics Designation Removals

Specially Designated Nationals Update

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • ESQUERRA ESQUER, Jorge Enrique; DOB 25 Mar 1980; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; C.U.R.P. EUEJ800325HSLSSR02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: GRUPO CINJAB, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: GRUPO IMPERGOZA, S.A. DE C.V.).
  • ESTRADA GUTIERREZ, Julio Cesar, Calle Platon 268, Col. Paso Blanco, Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 03 Oct 1981; POB Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: GRUPO CINJAB, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: GRUPO IMPERGOZA, S.A. DE C.V.).
  • LEON SANTIESTEBAN, Carlos Alberto; DOB 14 Oct 1970; POB Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico; R.F.C. LESC701014JM6 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LESC701014HSLNNR08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ESTACIONES DE SERVICIOS CANARIAS, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: GASODIESEL Y SERVICIOS ANCONA, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: GASOLINERA ALAMOS COUNTRY, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: GASOLINERA Y SERVICIOS VILLABONITA, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: PETROBARRANCOS, S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: SERVICIOS CHULAVISTA, S.A. DE C.V.).

The following entity has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • DESARROLLOS EVEREST, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. RESIDENCIAL DEL LAGO), Cerrada Diego Rivera No. 347, Col. Desarrollo Urbano 3 Rios, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80020, Mexico; Blvd. Jose Diego Valadez Rios 94 36, Col. Proyecto Tres Rios, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80100, Mexico; R.F.C. DEV-031020 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

OFAC Recent Actions

November 20, 2012 – Kingpin Act Designations

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • CARDONA MARTINEZ, Mayela (a.k.a. CARDONA DE IBARRA, Mayela), Calle Lago de La Doga 5312, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 24 Feb 1961; POB Coahuila, Mexico; Passport 99020046985 (Mexico); R.F.C. CAIM610224 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • CARDONA MARTINEZ, Pedro, Calle Lago La Doga 5301, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 30 Jun 1963; POB Coahuila, Mexico; Passport 100024252 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • IBARRA CARDONA, Carlos Jesus Ivan, Calle Lago La Doga 5312, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 02 Dec 1986; POB Sonora, Mexico; Passport 970200221199 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • IBARRA CARDONA, Luis Gerardo, Calle Lago de La Doga 5312, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 28 Nov 1982; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. IACL821128 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • IBARRA FAVILA, Jose Gerardo, Calle Lago de La Doga 5312, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 09 Mar 1961; POB Durango, Mexico; R.F.C. IAFG610309 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • COMERCIALIZADORA CACHO S.A. DE C.V., Calle Lago La Doga 5312, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Identification Number NBC 80114829 [SDNTK].
  • COMERCIALIZADORA GERMAY DE SONORA S.A. DE C.V., San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora 83450, Mexico [SDNTK].
  • DISTRIBUIDORA GERMAY S.A. DE C.V., San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora 83450, Mexico; Registration ID NBC80114835 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

OFAC Recent Actions

October 10, 2012 – Action Targets Two Additional Mexican Companies

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated two entities linked to Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno (a.k.a. El Azul), a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel. Today’s action, pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with these entities and individuals, and also freezes any assets they may have under U.S. jurisdiction.

“Today’s action serves as a reminder to Esparragoza Moreno that he and his organization remain in our sights,” said Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Director Adam J. Szubin. “Numerous entities within the Mexican private sector have voluntarily severed ties with Esparragoza Moreno’s corporate network, helping to significantly disrupt and isolate this organization. However, it should be noted that any company or individual that continues to act on behalf of or support this network could become the target of sanctions.”

The President identified Esparragoza Moreno and the Sinaloa Cartel as significant foreign narcotics traffickers pursuant to the Kingpin Act in 2003 and 2009, respectively. Esparragoza Moreno was indicted on drug trafficking charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2003. He is wanted in both the U.S. and Mexico. The U.S. State Department Narcotics Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Esparragoza Moreno’s arrest and/or conviction while Mexican authorities are offering 30 million pesos for information leading to his capture. Esparragoza Moreno has been active in drug trafficking since the 1970s.

Today’s action targets two Mexican entities.

  • Socialika Rentas y Catering, S.A. de C.V. is an event planning company registered in Cancun that owns and operates Terraza 9140, a banquet hall in Zapopan, a town near Guadalajara. Socialika Rentas y Catering, S.A. de C.V. is owned and managed by Brenda Guadalupe Esparragoza Moreno, the daughter of Esparragoza Moreno who was previously designated because she acts on behalf of her father.
  • Urbanizadora Nueva Italia, S.A. de C.V., a real estate company located in Guadalajara, is the other entity designated today. This company is owned and managed by Juvencio Ignacio Gonzalez Parada, who was previously designated because he acts on behalf of Esparragoza Moreno. Urbanizadora Nueva Italia, S.A. de C.V. sells homes at the previously-designated residential community Provenza Residencial, which is controlled by Esparragoza Moreno and is located in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, a town near Guadalajara.

The designation of these two entities follows a previous Treasury action targeting Esparragoza Moreno. On July 24, 2012, Treasury designated nine entities and ten individuals linked to Esparragoza Moreno. The entities include the Tlajomulco de Zuniga-based property management companies Grupo Cinjab, S.A. de C.V., which manages the aforementioned Provenza Residencial, and Grupo Impergoza, S.A. de C.V., which manages the Provenza Center shopping mall and the La Tijera Parque Industrial warehouse facility. Also designated on that day were seven gas station companies located in Culiacan, Sinaloa: Buenos Aires Servicios, S.A. de C.V., Estaciones de Servicios Canarias, S.A. de C.V., Gasodiesel y Servicios Ancona, S.A. de C.V., Gasolinera Alamos Country, S.A. de C.V., Gasolinera y Servicios Villabonita, S.A. de C.V., Petrobarrancos, S.A. de C.V., and Servicios Chulavista, S.A. de C.V.

Today’s action would not have been possible without the support of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Internationally, Treasury has designated more than 1,100 businesses and individuals linked to 97 drug kingpins since June 2000. Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties. Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals could face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

To view a chart of the Esparragoza Moreno Organization, see link & the Department of the Treasury Press Relase

September 25, 2012 – Kingpin Act Designations

​The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • DIAS PANIAGUA, Rigoberto, Calle Yacatas No. 366, Planta Alta, Colonia Narvarte, Delegacion Benito Juarez, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 03020, Mexico; Calle Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz No. 144, Departamento 124, Colonia Miguel Hidalgo Codigo Postal 14410, Mexico; DOB 05 Sep 1966; POB Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico; R.F.C. DIPR-690905 J31 (Mexico); alt. R.F.C. DIPR-660905 J31 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. DIPR660905HGTSNG05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • FELIX FELIX, Victor Manuel (a.k.a. CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, Raul), Callejon Hortensias No. 320, Colonia Ciudad Bugambilias, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; Calle Madero No. 39 Poniente, Lote 51, Colonia Centro, Culiacan, Sinaloa Codigo Postal 80000, Mexico; Privada San Geronimo No. 1801, Fraccionamiento San Jeronimo, Mexicali, Baja California Codigo Postal 21297, Mexico; Calle Victor Hugo No. 177, Interior 12, Colonia Portales, Delegacion Benito Juarez, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 03300, Mexico; Circuito de las Flores Norte 2252, Fraccionamiento Ciudad Bugambilias, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; Presa la Boquilla 1033, Colonia Las Quintas, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Boulevard Francisco I. Madero 39 Poniente Despacho 501, Colonia Centro, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Sevilla 1526 302 A, Fraccionamiento el Cid, Mazatlan, Sinaloa CP 82110, Mexico; Privada de San Jeronimo, San Jeronimo, Algodones, Baja California CP 21298, Mexico; Privada Puerta de Roble Numero 17-E, Fraccionamiento Puerta de Roble, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 10 Nov 1957; alt. DOB 20 Jan 1958; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; alt. POB Baja, California, Mexico; R.F.C. FEFV571110-G75 (Mexico); Credencial electoral FLFLVC57111025H101 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. FEFV571110HSLLLC08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • GONZALEZ CARDENAS, Jorge Guillermo, Calle Moras No. 543-B, Colonia Del Valle, Delegacion Benito Juarez, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 03100, Mexico; Avenida Coyoacan No. 43, Colonia Del Valle, Delegacion Benito Juarez, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 03100, Mexico; Castillo de Kent 38, Manzana 26 Lote 37, Condado de Sayavedra, Atizapan de Zaragoza, Estado de Mexico CP 52930, Mexico; DOB 24 Oct 1962; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Passport 07380070619 (Mexico); R.F.C. GOCJ6210241Q0 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. GOCJ621024HSLNRR06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • VAZQUEZ VILLAVICENCIO, Gabriela, Edificio G-11 Interior No. 24, Unidad Habitacional, Lomas de Plateros, Delegacion Alvaro Obregon, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 01480, Mexico; Calle Campos Eliseos No. 403 Interior 202, Colonia Polanco, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 11550, Mexico; Calle Moliere No. 66, Colonia Palmas Polanco, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 11560, Mexico; Calle Ferrocarril de Cintura No. 300, Colonia Carranza Emilio, Delegacion Venustiano Carranza, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 15230, Mexico; Calle Moliere No. 227, Colonia Polanco, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 11560, Mexico; Francisco P. Miranda 3, Colonia Lomas de Plateros, Ciudad de Mexico CP 01480, Mexico; DOB 28 Feb 1965; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; C.U.R.P. VAVG650228MDFZLB05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
  • VILLA DIAZ, Oscar Dominguez (a.k.a. VILLA DIAZ, Oscar Domingo), Calle Acapulco No. 35 Interior 804, Colonia Roma, Delegacion Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal Codigo Postal 06700, Mexico; DOB 20 Sep 1945; POB Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Passport 06340040209 (Mexico); R.F.C. VIDO450920SK6 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

OFAC Recent Actions

September 06, 2012 – Kingpin Act Designation; Anti-Terrorism Designation Removal – Treasury Targets the Second Wife of Chapo Guzman

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the designation of Griselda Lopez Perez, a wife of fugitive drug lord Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman Loera, who plays a key role in his drug trafficking organization. Today’s action, pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with this individual, and also freezes any assets she may have under U.S. jurisdiction. “Today marks the third time in the past five months that OFAC has targeted family members who act on behalf of Chapo Guzman,” said OFAC Director Adam J. Szubin. “This action builds on Treasury’s aggressive efforts, alongside its law enforcement partners, to target individuals who facilitate Chapo Guzman’s drug trafficking operations.”

“DEA and its partners are attacking Chapo Guzman’s drug trafficking operations at every level, using the law enforcement tools available to bring these criminals to justice,” said DEA Chief of Financial Operations John Arvanitis. “This is another strike against the brutal Sinaloa Cartel and Chapo’s wife, who has served as a major criminal facilitator on his behalf.”

OFAC is designating Griselda Lopez Perez for her role in the operations of Guzman Loera’s drug trafficking organization, including her efforts to assist Guzman Loera in evading justice. Additionally, Griselda Lopez Perez provides material support to the drug trafficking activities of her husband. Guzman Loera was identified by the President as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker pursuant to the Kingpin Act in 2001.

Today’s action would not have been possible without the key support of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The U.S. Customs and Border Protection also assisted with today’s action.

Internationally, OFAC has designated more than 1,100 businesses and individuals linked to 97 drug kingpins since June 2000. Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties. Criminal penalties for corporate officers may include up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals could face up to 10 years in prison and fines pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code for criminal violations of the Kingpin Act.

The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

  • LOPEZ PEREZ, Griselda Natividad (a.k.a. LOPEZ PEREZ, Gricelda; a.k.a. PEREZ ROJO, Karla), Cerro de las Siete Gotas #642, Fraccionamiento Colinas de San Miguel, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 19 Aug 1959; alt. DOB 30 Dec 1966; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. LOPG590819MSLPRR04 (Mexico); alt. C.U.R.P. LOPG661230MSLPRR04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

OFAC Resource Center & OFAC Press Release

FinCen

September 30, 2013 – Update regarding activity associated with regulatory restrictions imposed on Mexican financial institutions for transactions in U.S. currency

Financial institutions should continue to consider previous advisories issued by FinCEN with respect to Mexico as well as information in the CNBV Advisory. As a result of the restrictions, illicit actors may utilize different methodologies, including use of financial institutions with higher dollar thresholds than Mexican banks or movement through other jurisdictions, to repatriate illicit proceeds. FinCEN continues to evaluate information on money laundering activities involving transnational criminal organizations operating in Mexico and the United States and will report, as appropriate, on emerging methods and schemes used to launder criminal proceeds.

If a financial institution knows, suspects, or has reason to sus pect that a transaction conducted or attempted by, at, or through the financial institution involv es funds derived from illegal activity or an attempt to disguise funds derived from illegal activity, is designed to evade regulations promulgated under the Bank Secrecy Act, or lacks a business or apparent lawful purpose, the financial institution may be required to file a SAR. 7 Financial institutions that receive or offer services in connection with bulk cash shipments and c orrespondent banking should have policies and procedures that mitigate the risks of those serv ices. While the transactional activity that U.S. financial institutions may experience as a result of the Mexican restrictions may not be indicative of criminal activity, U.S. financial institutions should consi der this activity in conjunction with other information, including transaction volumes and source(s) of funds, when determining whether to file a SAR.

Financial institutions should continue to be alert to the possi ble use of alternative methods to move funds linked to the laundering of criminal proceeds and to report that information as appropriate. Additionally, FinCEN continues to request financial institutions to include “MX Restriction” in the narrative portion of SARs to indicate a possible connection between the suspicious activity being reported and the enacted U.S. cur rency restrictions on Mexican financial institutions.

FinCen Guidance

Major drug-producing or drug-transit country

September 15, 2011 – Under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FAA), the President is required each year to notify Congress of those countries he determines to be major illicit drug-producing countries or major drug-transit countries that significantly affect the United States. A country’s presence on the list does not necessarily reflect its counternarcotics efforts or its level of cooperation on illegal drug control with the United States. The designation can reflect a combination of geographic, commercial, and economic factors that allow drugs to be produced and/or trafficked through a country.

When a country on the list does not fulfill its obligations under international counter-narcotics agreements and conventions, the President determines that the country has failed demonstrably to meet its counterdrug obligations, only Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela, failed demonstrably. Such a designation can lead to sanctions. However, the President may also execute a waiver when he determines there is a vital national interest in continuing U.S. assistance. Even without such a waiver, humanitarian assistance and counternarcotics assistance may continue.

TCO

July 25, 2011 – President Obama has signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions against significant transnational criminal organizations (TCO’s). The Order provides the United States with new tools to break the economic power of transnational organized crime and protect financial markets. It will assist the Administration’s efforts to disrupt, dismantle and defeat the TCO’s that pose a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy or the economy.

As a result of this Order, any property in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons in which the significant TCO’s listed in the Annex have an interest is blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

The Order also authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Departments of Justice and State, to identify for sanctions any individual or entity determined to have materially assisted, sponsored or provided financial, material or technological support for any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this Order.

The US encourage partners and allies to echo the commitment and join in building a new framework for international cooperation to protect all our citizens from the violence, harm and exploitation wrought by transnational organized crime.

In signing today’s Order, the President imposed sanctions on the following organizations listed:

  • Mara Salvatrucha

More information on the Transnational Criminal Organizations page.

June 05, 2013 – Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations – Mara Salvatrucha Leaders aka MS13

The Mara Salvatrucha gang originated in Los Angeles and has spread to Central America, other parts of the United States, and Canada. It is commonly abbreviated as MS, Mara, and MS-13. There is some dispute about the etymology of the name. The most common belief is that the word “Mara” refers to the Spanish word for “gang”, and “Salvatrucha” (which is Spanish slang) for “Salvadoran army ant”. Alternatively, it is suggested that “Salvatrucha” refers to the Salvadoran peasant guerrillas, the source of much of the gang’s early manpower. The number 13 is homage to the Los Angeles gang “Los Emes” or “The Ms”(M being the thirteenth letter of the alphabet). The gang was set up in Los Angeles in 1980’s by Salvadoran immigrants in the city’s Pico-Union neighborhood. Source: Urban Dictionary

Please visit this chart for more information on these designations.

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: <sort> BERCIAN MANCHON, Moris Alexander (a.k.a. “EL BARNEY”); DOB 30 Oct 1984; POB San Salvador, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. CISNEROS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Misael (a.k.a. CISNEROS, Jose Misal; a.k.a. “HALF MILLION”; a.k.a. “MEDIO MLON”); DOB 02 Oct 1976; POB Agua Caliente, Chalatenango, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. HENRIQUEZ SOLORZANO, Borromeo Enrique (a.k.a. RIVERA ARIAS, Racson Mario; a.k.a. “EL DIABLITO”; a.k.a. “EL DIABLITO DE HOLLYWOOD”; a.k.a. “EL DIABLO”; a.k.a. “EL DIABLO PEQUENO”); DOB 27 Jul 1978; POB San Salvador, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. MONTERROSA-LARIOS, Marvin Geovanny (a.k.a. MONTERROSA-LARIOS, Marvin Jeovanny; a.k.a. “ENANO”); DOB 21 May 1974; POB San Miguel, San Miguel, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. RIVERA-LUNA, Moises Humberto (a.k.a. “SANTOS”; a.k.a. “VIEJO SANTOS”); DOB 23 May 1969; POB San Salvador, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. TURCIOS ANGEL, Saul Antonio (a.k.a. “EL TRECE”; a.k.a. “SHAYBOYS”); DOB 17 May 1978; POB Zaragoza, La Libertad, El Salvador; nationality El Salvador (individual) [TCO]. </sort> OFAC Recent Actions

July 25, 2011 – President Obama has signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions against significant transnational criminal organizations (TCO’s). The Order provides the United States with new tools to break the economic power of transnational organized crime and protect financial markets. It will assist the Administration’s efforts to disrupt, dismantle and defeat the TCO’s that pose a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy or the economy.

As a result of this Order, any property in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons in which the significant TCO’s listed in the Annex have an interest is blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

The Order also authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Departments of Justice and State, to identify for sanctions any individual or entity determined to have materially assisted, sponsored or provided financial, material or technological support for any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this Order.

The US encourage partners and allies to echo the commitment and join in building a new framework for international cooperation to protect all our citizens from the violence, harm and exploitation wrought by transnational organized crime.

In signing today’s Order, the President imposed sanctions on the following organizations listed:

  • LOS ZETAS

More information on the Transnational Criminal Organizations page.

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