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US Treasury Sanctions Indian-Mexican Led Human Smuggling Network Operating Across Multiple Continents
Nov 01, 2025 12:47 am CST
The US has imposed sanctions on Vikrant Bhardwaj, his wife, and 16 companies involved in a sophisticated human smuggling operation that transported thousands of undocumented migrants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America into the United States. The Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization used private yachts and established businesses across multiple countries to facilitate illegal entry and launder proceeds, while collaborating with the Sinaloa Cartel and bribing officials.
US Treasury Sanctions Over 50 Entities Including Indian Nationals for Iranian Oil Trade Violations
Oct 10, 2025 09:56 am CST
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in Iranian oil and LPG trading, including three Indian nationals. These sanctions target networks enabling billions in Iranian petroleum exports that fund terrorist activities. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the measures aim to dismantle Iran's energy export operations under the Trump Administration.