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OFAC publishes lists of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific.
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US Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials leading key economic and security agencies, accusing them of enabling Nicolás Maduro’s repression and his unlawful hold on powerUS Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials supporting Nicolas Maduro’s repression and illegitimate claim to power
Targeted officials include the president of PdVSA (state oil company) and Maduro’s Minister of Transportation, also president of CONVIASA (state airline), as well as military and police officials responsible for repression and human rights abuses.
US Treasury intensifies sanctions against Russia by targeting Russia’s oil production and exports
Action targets two major Russian oil producers, numerous oil-carrying vessels, including “shadow fleet” traders of Russian oil, Russia-based oilfield service providers and energy officials, and active liquefied natural gas projects and a major oil project in Russia.
US Treasury sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogan for corruption, misuse of public resources and for manipulating govt contracts for personal and political gain
Rogan orchestrated systems to direct public contracts and resources to his political allies within the Fidesz party, controlled strategic sectors of Hungary’s economy to divert wealth to himself and his loyalists and engaged in public procurement manipulation.
US Treasury sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Leader, weapons supplier, and related companies
Targets Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa (Hemedti), leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities linked to the RSF under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 for destabilizing Sudan and undermining democratic transition efforts.
US Treasury issues additional sanctions relief for Syrian people
Syria General License (GL) 24 allows essential activities and transactions in Syria for six months starting December 8, 2024. The license ensures U.S. sanctions do not block humanitarian assistance or public services (e.g., electricity, water, sanitation) during Syria’s transitional phase after the Assad regime.
US Treasury sanctions entities in Iran and Russia that attempted to interfere in the U.S. 2024 Election
Targets a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), along with its director, under Executive Order 13848. These entities attempted to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election by sowing socio-political discord and influencing the electorate through disinformation campaigns.
US Treasury sanctions Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs officials for brutality against protesters, journalists, and politicians
Targets two Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs officials under Executive Order 13818 (Global Magnitsky) for their involvement in violent crackdowns on journalists, opposition figures, and protesters during 2024 demonstrations.
US Treasury sanctions Gazprombank and takes additional steps to curtail Russia’s use of the international financial system
Treasury imposes sanctions on dozens of Russian banks, securities registrars, and finance officials; OFAC issues alert warning of risks of joining Russia’s System for Transfer of Financial Messages. This action is part of a broader effort to curtail Russia’s use of the international financial system to support its war against Ukraine…
US Treasury sanctions 28 individuals and businesses involved in a global gold smuggling and ML network based in Zimbabwe
The global network led by Kamlesh Pattni (Pattni) has facilitated illicit activities by bribing officials, deploying trusted supporters to mask ownership, and weaving a global web of businesses to hide the illicit activities. This fraudulent scheme has robbed Zimbabwe’s citizens of the benefit of those natural resources while enriching corrupt government officials and criminal actors.
US Treasury exposes ML network using digital assets to evade sanctions
Action targets five individuals and four entities that are associated with or leverage the TGR Group, a sprawling international network of businesses and employees that have facilitated significant sanctions circumvention on behalf of Russian elites.
OFAC issues Sanctions Guidance for the Maritime Shipping Industry
It highlights 1) Deceptive Practices: Maritime stakeholders should be vigilant for fraudulent activities like falsified shipping documentation, manipulated vessel data, and hidden ownership structures that attempt to disguise violations. 2) Inadvertent Engagement with SDNs: U.S. and non-U.S. entities must avoid inadvertent dealings with SDNs, addressing red flags…