CIBanco Cut Off: U.S. Targets Opioid Trafficking Funds
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Rule
Summary
FinCEN is blocking some money transfers involving CIBanco, a bank outside the U.S. linked to illegal opioid trafficking. This means people and businesses can’t send certain funds through CIBanco starting now, aiming to stop dirty money from moving around. If you deal with this bank, watch out for these new rules—they could affect your transactions and timing.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Blocking Transfers Involving CIBanco
You and your business cannot send certain transmittals of funds involving CIBanco S.A. starting now because FinCEN determined the bank is a primary money‑laundering concern tied to illicit opioid trafficking. If you send or receive money through this bank, your transfers may be blocked, delayed, or need to be routed through other financial institutions.
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