The UK government has imposed sanctions on two Iraqi nationals accused of playing key roles in financing Islamic State, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist funding networks.
In an official announcement, authorities confirmed that Sami Jasim Muhammad Jaata al-Jaburi and Abd el Hamid Salim Ibrahim Brukan al-Khatouni have been added to the UK sanctions list due to their involvement in managing the group’s financial operations.
According to the government notice, Sami Jasim Muhammad Jaata al-Jaburi played a central role in overseeing Islamic State’s revenue streams and was involved in “several terrorist operations” during the period when the group controlled territory.
He was also linked to the illegal smuggling of oil products, a key source of income for the organisation at the height of its operations.
The second individual, Abd el Hamid Salim Ibrahim Brukan al-Khatouni, was identified as a financial officer within Islamic State, responsible for supporting the group’s monetary infrastructure.
Both men are now subject to a comprehensive package of sanctions, including an immediate asset freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo.
Their details have also been added to the INTERPOL–United Nations Security Council Special Notice system, strengthening international efforts to monitor and restrict their activities.
The move underscores the UK’s continued commitment to targeting individuals who facilitate terrorist financing and to working with global partners to curb the flow of illicit funds.