Islamic American Relief Agency
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Corporate guilty plea and permanent dissolution
The organization pleaded guilty to transferring nearly $1.4 million to Iraq in violation of federal sanctions and agreed to dissolve permanently. The sentencing court had previously stated that the case did not establish aid to a terrorist organization.
2007
Federal sanctions prosecution
IARA-USA and associated individuals were indicted over alleged illegal transfers of approximately $1.4 million to Iraq during the U.S. sanctions period.
2004
OFAC terrorism designation involving Sudan-based affiliate
OFAC designated the Sudan-based Islamic African Relief Agency and five senior officials as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, alleging support for al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and the Taliban. The designation and related investigation affected IARA-USA operations.