US Treasury to Pay Rewards for Iran Financial Tips

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on September 14, 2026, that the US Treasury will pay rewards to informants who report financial networks funding Iran's government and its supporters, officials said. The initiative is intended to generate leads to trace cross-border flows and identify entities that enable sanctions evasion, officials added.

Treasury program targets Iran networks

Officials said the programme will accept tips tied to bank transfers, trade finance, and other mechanisms used to move funds to Iranian state actors and allied groups. The Treasury did not disclose reward levels or eligibility criteria, and officials said details on submission procedures will be released later.

Officials framed the move as a tool to strengthen enforcement of existing measures, saying actionable information could lead to sanctions, asset freezes or criminal referrals. The announcement signals a stepped-up emphasis on financial intelligence rather than new legislation, officials said.

If the Treasury publishes operational rules by October 14, 2026, then markets and counterparties with exposure to relevant channels may reassess risk and compliance costs; insurers and banks handling regional trade could face higher due-diligence burdens. Watch for published guidance and first reward determinations after that date as the first tests of the programme's reach.