Iran Irgc Organisation: 'Rewards for justice': US offers $15M for info on Iran's secretive financial networks
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Sanctions evasion and terror financing: a key GS2 International Relations and security study.
Why in news
The US Department of State offered a $15 million reward through its 'Rewards for Justice' programme to identify the IRGC's secretive financial networks and methods for evading sanctions.
Background
The US Department of State's 'Rewards for Justice' programme is targeting the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its IRGC-Qods Force (IRGC-QF). The reward aims to uncover illicit financial schemes, front companies, and methods used to fund groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe US Department of State offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on IRGC financial networks.
- BodyIRGC-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) is a branch of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- FactThe US recently imposed sanctions on BitBank and its associates linked to the IRGC.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the US 'Rewards for Justice' programme and the IRGC, consider the following statements:
- The reward aims to uncover methods used to fund groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
- The IRGC-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) is an independent entity separate from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- The US Department of State offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on IRGC financial networks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The IRGC-QF is a branch of the IRGC.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of illicit financial networks and front companies in bypassing international sanctions and financing non-state actors in the Middle East.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Sanctions evasion: Use of front companies and cryptocurrency platforms to bypass international financial monitoring
- Terror financing: Mechanisms of fund transfers to non-state actors like Hamas and Hezbollah
- Geopolitical friction: Impact of US financial intelligence on Iran's regional influence
Keywords: Sanctions evasion · Terror financing · Financial intelligence · Non-state actors · Illicit financial networks
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