# U.S. designates Russia-linked sanctions-evasion payment network A7 a ‘significant transnational criminal organization’

https://mins.news/en/item/82531

- Meduza, 2026-10-01 21:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/02/u-s-designates-russia-linked-sanctions-evasion-payment-network-a7-a-significant-transnational-criminal-organization

> The U.S. Treasury has designated A7, a Russia-linked payment network created to evade sanctions, as a “significant transnational criminal organization.” The move could block U.S. financial institutions from transferring funds involving A7’s foreign shell-company “Sub-Agents.” Treasury said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and central bank used the network. A7 was launched by Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor in 2024 with Russian Promsvyazbank’s involvement.

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