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US Treasury Department Sanctions 10 Individuals for Alleged Hezbollah Cash Smuggling

On August 20, 2026, the US Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals for allegedly smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah through a courier network. The network reportedly used commercial flights to transport cash between several countries, facilitating Hezbollah's access to foreign currency and evasion of sanctions.

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On August 20, 2026, the US Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals for allegedly smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah through a courier network. The network reportedly used commercial flights to transport cash between several countries, facilitating Hezbollah's access to foreign currency and evasion of sanctions.

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US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring

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US Treasury Department Sanctions 10 Individuals for Alleged Hezbollah Cash Smuggling