OFAC Updates SDN Entry for International Hezbollah Network

The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Hezbollah-affiliated financial facilitator Adnan Ayad to its Specially Designated Nationals List on Jan. 21. Ayad’s business partner Adel Diab was designated on Jan. 18 (see 2201180011). According to OFAC, Ayad is a Hezbollah member and businessman who, with Diab, operates an international network of companies. The two have used their Lebanon-based company, Al Amir Co. for Engineering, Construction, and General Trade SARL, to raise funds and launder money for Hezbollah.