🚫OFAC Sanctions Action and Compliance Implications for Businesses
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
Summary
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. Additionally, OFAC is providing an updated Federal Register notice for three persons previously designated by OFAC. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Agencies
- Treasury Department
- Foreign Assets Control Office
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice details OFAC sanctions against individuals, requiring U.S. businesses to comply by prohibiting transactions with entities on the SDN List. This regulatory requirement mandates significant attention and action from business owners and executives to avoid legal repercussions.