The United States has designated a Nigerian national alongside several individuals and entities across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa for allegedly financing the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
The designation was announced in a statement by the spokesperson for the US Department of State, Thomas Pigott.
According to the statement, the action targets three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating financial transactions that supported ISIS operations across multiple countries.
The US said the network operates across France, Syria, Türkiye and Nigeria, helping to move funds for the terrorist group through cross-border financial channels.
"Under the leadership of President Trump, the United States is dismantling ISIS's ability to finance terrorism around the world. We are cutting off the financial lifelines that enable ISIS to fund attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities," Pigott said.
Among those designated is a France-based facilitator accused of providing information on the use of explosives to ISIS supporters.
The statement also identified a Syria-based operative allegedly involved in transferring funds through cryptocurrency to ISIS associates in several countries, including the United States.
In Nigeria, the US named a money exchanger whose businesses allegedly served as channels for moving funds linked to ISIS.
The US Department of State said the designations are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the financial networks that support ISIS activities worldwide.
