Joseph Ilya Haidamous

Overview

Joseph Ilya Haidamous is a U.S.-designated Lebanese businessman who is affiliated with Hezbollah. Haidamous is reportedly a senior employee of Ahmad Abdallah, another U.S.-designated Hezbollah financier. On May 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Haidamous as an SDN for having materially assisted or supported Hezbollah.“Treasury Targets Hizballah Financial Network’s Abuse of the Business Sector,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0796.

Haidamous served as the chief financial officer for United General Holding, a holding company that serviced multiple companies owned or controlled by Abdallah. Given his role, Haidamous was critical to managing the finances for Abdallah’s companies. Haidamous also reportedly helped Abdallah establish and register new business ventures throughout the Middle East that would ultimately benefit Hezbollah. Haidamous did not only work for Abdallah but served as an intermediary for financial transactions between Abdallah and senior Hezbollah officials. Following those transactions, Haidamous provided financial reports to the Hezbollah officials.“Treasury Targets Hizballah Financial Network’s Abuse of the Business Sector,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0796.

Due to Haidamous’s role in supporting the financial network of Hezbollah, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Haidamous as an SDN on May 19, 2022.“Treasury Targets Hizballah Financial Network’s Abuse of the Business Sector,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0796.

Also Known As

Joseph Elia Haidamous“Counter Terrorism Designations,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/recent-actions/20220519.
Joseph Elia Haydamous“Counter Terrorism Designations,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/recent-actions/20220519.

Associated Groups

Extremist entity: Hezbollah

Type(s) of Organization:: Militia, political party, social-service provider, terrorist, transnational, violent
Ideologies and Affiliations:: Iranian-sponsored, Islamist, jihadist, Khomeinist, Shiite
Position(s):: Financier

United States

On May 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Joseph Ilya Haidamous as a Specially Designated National.“Treasury Targets Hizballah Financial Network’s Abuse of the Business Sector,” U.S. Department of the Treasury, May 19, 2022, https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0796.