US Imposes Sanctions on Wagner-Linked Firms in Central African Republic

Treasury Department targets companies for supporting Russia's destabilizing activities and illicit mining operations.

Sanctioned firms include Mining Industries SARLU and Logistique Economique Etrangere SARLU.
Companies accused of aiding Wagner Group's security operations and mining activities.
Assets of targeted entities in the US are frozen, and US persons are barred from doing business with them.
Wagner Group has been involved in human rights abuses and resource exploitation in CAR.
Sanctions are part of ongoing US efforts to counter Russia's influence in Africa.