The claim
“The State Department's visa restrictions on South Sudanese officials included references to Crawford Limited.”
Statement by spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
Our verdict
True
The 12 May 2026 announcement paired visa restrictions on officials with action against UK-based Crawford Capital Ltd.
What we found
The State Department accused Crawford Capital, which runs a revenue-collection platform, of siphoning tens of millions. South Sudan rejected the measures. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against Anadolu Agency, Sudans Post. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]Anadolu Agency · US imposes visa restrictions on officials who have undermined peace in South Sudan
- [2]Sudans Post · U.S. sanctions Crawford, imposes visa restrictions on South Sudan officials
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