US Imposes Sanctions on Indonesian Militant Group Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia

Washington D.C. - US Office of Foreign Assets Control Adds Group to Sanctions List

The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken a significant step in its efforts to combat terrorism by adding Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia, a militant group operating in Indonesia, to its sanctions list.

Entity Information

• Name: Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia, also known as Indonesian Mujahideen Council, Indonesian Islamic Warriors’ Council, Laskar Mujahidin, Laskar Mujahidin Indonesia, Majilis Mujahidin Council, and several other aliases.
• Address: Indonesia

Sanctions Program

Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia has been listed under the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SDGT) program by OFAC. The sanctions are aimed at preventing the entity from engaging in activities that threaten US national security or foreign policy interests.

Accusations and Impact

The group has been accused of promoting terrorism and supporting extremist ideologies. As a result, the inclusion on the OFAC sanctions list will have significant consequences for the group’s ability to operate and fund its activities:

• Restrictions on Financial Activities: The entity will be restricted from accessing US financial systems.
• Prohibition on Business Transactions: US persons are prohibited from conducting business with Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia.
• Asset Freeze: Any assets under US jurisdiction held by the group will be frozen.

The sanctions are expected to have far-reaching implications for the group’s members and supporters, making it more difficult for them to operate and fund their activities.