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US Treasury designates key financial facilitator for the Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch
OFAC announced sanctions against an individual it claims is acting as a financial facilitator for the Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (ISIS-K). This individual provided support to ISIS-K’s operations in Afghanistan by facilitating international financial transactions that fund human…
US Treasury expands Syria NGO General License
OFAC amended existing rules called the Syrian Sanctions Regulations to expand the authorizations for NGOs to engage in certain transactions and activities. It also amended a general license for NGOs to enable them to take part in additional transactions and activities…
US Treasury publishes 2021 Sanctions Review
US Treasury released the results of a broad review of the economic and financial sanctions that it administers and enforces, and issued recommendations to preserve and enhance their effectiveness in supporting national security and U.S. interests…
OFAC settles with online money transfer company
OFAC settles with online money transfer company. Payoneer processed 2,241 payments for parties located in certain jurisdictions…
Global Magnitsky sanctions
OFAC issues largest single Global Magnitsky action to date targeting corruption in Bulgaria. The U.S. Govt will continue to impose tangible…
EU on Human Rights
EU imposes further sanctions over serious violations of human rights around the world – this signals EU’s strong determination to take action …