U.S. TREASURY CRACKS DOWN ON BORDER CARTEL FINANCE: OFAC SANCTIONS ALBANIAN HYSA GROUP; MEXICO SHUTS 13 CASINOS

Treasury’s OFAC designated the Albanian HYSA Organized Crime Group for laundering Sinaloa Cartel proceeds through casinos and entertainment businesses in Mexico, sanctioning multiple Hysa family members and nearly 20 affiliated companies across Mexico, Canada, and Poland. Mexican authorities coordinated by shutting down 13 casinos alleged to move illicit funds to Europe and the UAE. The action reflects a joint U.S.-Mexico push to disrupt cross‑border cartel finance and expand sanctions beyond traditional Latin networks.