The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday put sanctions on a Lebanese businessman and seven companies he owns, alleging he has supported an insider with the militant group Hezbollah.
The Treasury accused Muhammad Abdallah al-Amin of concealing money for Adham Husayn Tabaja, who it alleges has ties to senior Hezbollah leadership, including terrorist operation components. Mr. Tabaja has held funds in Mr. Al-Amin’s name at a Lebanese bank, has served as a liaison between Mr. Tabaja and banking officials, and has helped Mr. Tabaja...