counter threat finance and sanctions september 29, 2015 … › files › bureau ›...

13
Andrew Keller Deputy Assistant Secretary Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs September 29, 2015

Upload: others

Post on 29-May-2020

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Andrew Keller Deputy Assistant Secretary Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

September 29, 2015

Page 2: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

ISIL’s Finances

• ISIL has amassed wealth at an unprecedented pace

• ISIL derives most of its revenue from its control of territory

• Antiquities are just another resource for ISIL

2

Page 3: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

ISIL’s Trafficking in Antiquities

Documents captured during the Abu Sayyaf raid offer proof that ISIL:

• Systematically traffics in antiquities

• Is well organized to traffic in antiquities

• Licenses looting of archaeological sites

• Profits from trafficking in antiquities

3

Page 4: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Organizational Structure

4

Page 5: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

5

Leadership in Al Sham “Governorates”

Page 6: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Stolen Antiquities

6

Page 7: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

7

Stolen Antiquities

Page 8: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Artifacts in Abu Sayyaf’s Possession

8

Page 9: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

License to Loot

9

Page 10: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

10

Receipt Book

Page 11: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

11

Receipts

Page 12: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Ban on Excavating Archaeological Sites

12

Page 13: Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions September 29, 2015 … › files › bureau › final_presentation_to_met_on_is… · 29-09-2015  · Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Bureau

Conclusion

• Antiquities trafficking helps fuel ISIL’s reign of terror

• Supply is difficult to control

• We must address demand

Demand drives trafficking

13