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U.S. Sanctions Albanian Crime Group Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

11/15/2025

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The U.S. Treasury Department targeted the Albanian HYSA Organized Crime Group, linked to Sinaloa Cartel, for money laundering through Mexico's casinos.
The operation, coordinated with Mexican authorities, shut down 13 casinos accused of transferring illicit funds to various countries.
The Treasury sanctioned individual HYSA members and froze their assets, prohibiting U.S. citizens from engaging with them.
The leaders, including Luftar Hysa, pose as magnates while remaining deeply involved in criminal activities.

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The U.S. Treasury Department targeted the Albanian HYSA Organized Crime Group, linked to Sinaloa Cartel, for money laundering through Mexico's casinos.
The operation, coordinated with Mexican authorities, shut down 13 casinos accused of transferring illicit funds to various countries.
The Treasury sanctioned individual HYSA members and froze their assets, prohibiting U.S. citizens from engaging with them.
The leaders, including Luftar Hysa, pose as magnates while remaining deeply involved in criminal activities.