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US sanctions target Mexican cartel fuel smuggling via maritime shadow fleets and falsified customs
The US Treasury's OFAC and FinCEN announced sanctions and an alert targeting a fuel smuggling network linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). The network uses falsified customs documents, shell companies, and maritime vessels to move illicit fuel between the US and Mexico. Maritime service providers and banks are put on notice for heightened due diligence.
Jul 8, 2026 2 sources