Black Gold and Dirty Deals – Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s Syndicate Connects Israel, Oil, and Global Fraud

 The world of organized crime, offshore banking, and money laundering has grown increasingly sophisticated, often involving high-profile players who evade international laws and sanctions. Israel’s recent intelligence reports and global investigations have shed light on the intricate ties between oil smuggling operations, drone warfare, Hezbollah’s illicit activities, and notorious figures like Abbas Sherif AlAskari and Mohsen Fallahian.

In this exclusive deep dive, we uncover some of the most significant high-profile money laundering cases, offshore tax evasion strategies, and the role Panamanian vessels play in a global crime network.

High-Profile Money Laundering and Offshore Banking

· Sherif AlAskari and Abbas Sherif AlAskari: Two men, closely connected to international financial crime, have managed to evade capture for years. Abbas Sherif AlAskari, notorious for his elaborate oil smuggling operations, holds three different passports, using forged documents to move freely across borders. His offshore accounts span multiple countries, allowing him to launder millions without detection.

· Mohsen Fallahian: With links to Hezbollah, Fallahian is believed to be deeply involved in illicit banking schemes. His ability to funnel funds through offshore accounts, aided by tax havens, has made him a key player in the underworld economy. It’s worth mentioning here that Mohsen Fallahian has earlier been arrested April 2001 for shooting a police officer in Tehran.

· Offshore Banking & Tax Evasion: These crimes aren’t limited to Middle Eastern operatives. Several Panamanian vessels are implicated in massive tax evasion schemes, with billions funneled into offshore accounts hidden from international authorities. Offshore banking allows criminals to park their dirty money while avoiding the scrutiny of regulatory bodies.

Abbas Sherif AlAskari: The Mastermind
Abbas is a sophisticated fraudster, luring investors with promises of lucrative deals in industries like oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and real estate. He even uses women to extract sensitive information from the unsuspecting investors, and threatens to blackmail them if they ask for money with video recordings that he secretly captures with a micro camera.

The Global Fraud Scheme

· Fake Investments: Abbas Sherif AlAskari is notorious for conning people into fake investments. He offers deals in oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and real estate, particularly in Europe and Africa. Investors are told their money will go toward bribes to politicians or presidents who will approve the deal. Once Abbas collects the money, he disappears, leaving his victims empty-handed.

· Manipulation and Blackmail: Abbas’s criminal activities are not limited to fraud. He often lures women into relationships, secretly recording sensitive information with hidden micro-cameras. If anyone threatens to sue him or demands their money back, Abbas resorts to blackmail, leveraging the recordings to silence his victims.

A Family Legacy of Fraud and Forgery

· Multiple Passports: Abbas Sherif AlAskari operates under multiple identities, using forged documents to obtain passports from Iran, Iraq, and the Dominican Republic. These passports allow him to move freely across international borders, evading authorities.

· Father’s Influence: Sherif AlAskari, Abbas’s father, also holds two passports from Iraq and Iran under different names, teaching his son the art of deception and manipulation.

Iranian Passport: Under the name Sherif AlAskari.

Iraqi Passport: Using the name Ali Sharif AlAskari.

· Mohsen Fallahian’s Role: Mohsen Fallahian and his brother, Ibrahim, have taken illegal passports from Turkey, changing their names to further conceal their criminal activities. Mohsen, who has also obtained illegal residency in Italy, is closely connected to Hezbollah and has played a role in financing terror activities through organized crime and smuggling networks.

Oil Smuggling and Hezbollah’s Role in Financing Terror

· Oil Smuggling Networks: Abbas Sherif AlAskari has been implicated in oil smuggling operations affecting countries across the Red Sea and the Middle East. Israel’s intelligence community has been working closely with international partners to track these oil shipments, often carried out by Panamanian-flagged vessels that skirt international sanctions.

· Dirty Oil and National Economies: The economic impact of these smuggling routes is devastating for countries whose resources are stolen and sold on the black market. The money generated from smuggling not only enriches crime bosses but also funds terror groups like Hezbollah.

· Drone Warfare & Hezbollah: In recent years, Hezbollah’s drone warfare strategies have expanded, largely funded by proceeds from oil smuggling and other illicit activities. Hezbollah has employed drone tactics against Israel and other adversaries, causing increased tensions in the region. The collaboration between financial criminals and terror organizations has taken these operations to a more dangerous level.

Panamanian Vessels: The Silent Enablers of Global Crime

· Panamanian vessels have long been at the center of global oil smuggling and tax evasion operations. These ships often serve as critical assets in the movement of stolen oil, using flags of convenience to avoid legal repercussions. Abbas Sherif AlAskari has employed several such vessels, manipulating maritime loopholes to smuggle oil undetected.

What’s Next? International Efforts to Crack Down

· Israel’s Involvement: Israel’s intelligence has played a significant role in unveiling the connections between oil smuggling, organized crime, and Hezbollah’s terror financing. Recent reports indicate that Israeli authorities are closely monitoring Panamanian vessels and international financial transactions linked to smuggling rings.

· Global Cooperation: As drone threats increase and oil smuggling becomes more profitable for criminal networks, international collaboration between governments and intelligence agencies is essential. Efforts are underway to freeze offshore accounts linked to key players like Abbas Sherif AlAskari and Mohsen Fallahian, but the complexity of these operations makes prosecution difficult.

The battle against financial crime and terror financing is ongoing, and as new strategies emerge, the global community must remain vigilant. With Israel taking a front-line role in combating these crimes, the ties between financial criminals and terror groups like Hezbollah are slowly unraveling. However, the intricate web of offshore accounts, smuggling vessels, and drone warfare means that this fight is far from over.

Follow the latest developments in international crime and terror financing, and stay informed about Israel’s role in combating global threats.

FAQs

1. What fraudulent activities is Abbas Sherif AlAskari involved in?

Abbas Sherif AlAskari runs fake investment schemes in oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and real estate. He takes advance payments from investors, promising political bribes to secure deals, then disappears with the money.

2. How does Abbas Sherif AlAskari avoid detection?

He uses forged passports from Iran, Iraq, and the Dominican Republic under different names, allowing him to travel freely and evade authorities across international borders.

3. What is Sherif AlAskari’s connection to Hezbollah?

His network, including oil smuggling and financial fraud, has ties to organized crime, which intersects with Hezbollah’s operations in money laundering and illegal trade activities.

4. How does Abbas Sherif AlAskari manipulate his victims?

Abbas lures investors with fake opportunities and uses micro cameras to gather sensitive information for blackmail, especially targeting women.