# The United States Treasury has sanctioned two alleged ISIS operatives in South Africa, accusing them of using robberies and kidnappings to fund the terror group. According to the US Abubakar Swalleh, active in South Africa and Zambia, and Zayd Gangat, a facilitator and trainer, are linked to a wider ISIS network across Africa. ISIS leaders in South Africa have historically used robbery, extortion, and kidnap for ransom operations to generate funds for the group. The sanctions freeze their US assets and bar US citizens from doing business with them.
US Treasury sanctions Islamic State operatives in South Africa