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This section covers the Sanctions List published by OFAC.
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 announces sanctions that target Russia’s access to products that support its military and war efforts;
The designations take measures to inhibit Russia’s access to products that support its military and war efforts; reduce Russia’s revenue from the metals and mining sector; undermine its future energy capabilities; degrade Russia’s access to the international financial system; and starve Russia of G7-produced technology needed for its technology, aerospace, and defense sectors.
US Treasury targets corrupt businessman in North Macedonia
One individual, Jordan “Orce” Kamcev, in North Macedonia is designated on basis of their engagement in corruption, including abuse of office, money laundering, and other offenses for more than a decade starting in the early 2000s.
US Treasury sanctions drug traffickers operating across Europe and North America
Sanctions apply to three Belgian nationals and one Mexican national for international drug trafficking, including cocaine and fentanyl.
US Treasury Sanctions Official Linked to Corruption in Serbia
The designation of Aleksandar Vulin (Vulin) underscores the US determination to hold accountable those engaged in corrupt dealings that further their own political agendas and personal interests at the expense of peace and stability in the Western Balkans. These corrupt…
White House issues notice on the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Hong Kong
The situation with respect to Hong Kong, including recent actions taken by the People’s Republic of China to fundamentally undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy…
OFAC targets Wagner Group revenue sources
OFAC sanctioned four companies and one individual connected to the violent Russian military group PMC Wagner and its founder and owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin, previously sanctioned by the US, the EU, Canada, and the UK. The Wagner Group exploits insecurity around the world…
OFAC enters Settlement Agreement with Swedbank Latvia for $3,430,900 related to apparent violations of Crimea Sanctions
Swedbank Latvia has agreed to remit $3,430,900 to settle its potential civil liability for 386 apparent violations of OFAC’s Crimea sanctions. Throughout 2015 and 2016, a customer of Swedbank Latvia used Swedbank Latvia’s e-banking platform from an internet protocol address…
OFAC sanctions member of “Los Chapitos” and expands targeting of deadly fentanyl supply network
Those sanctioned are part of a Sinaloa Cartel network overseen by Los Chapitos and responsible for a significant portion of the illicit fentanyl and other deadly drugs trafficked into the US. Sinaloa Cartel initially operated as a coalition of Mexico’s most powerful drug traffickers…
Atlantic Council publishes Global Sanctions Dashboard
This edition answers the most controversial question about the blocked Russian state assets: to seize them or not to seize them? and proposes a solution that would transfer funds directly and quickly to Ukraine without triggering a host of legal obstacles in the US…
US Treasury Fact Sheet summarising outcomes from the Russian sanctions regime
Over 80% of Russia’s banking sector by assets are under U.S. sanctions, including the top 10 Russian-owned banks. More than 1,000 foreign companies reportedly have ceased or curtailed their operations in Russia since the start of the war, stifling investment and industrial…
US and UK sanction members of Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang
The US and UK have imposed sanctions against seven leading members of a notorious Russian hacking gang known as Trickbot which is a malicious software at one point was counted among one of the internet’s most pernicious security threats, capable of stealing financial data…
FinCEN alert on potential U.S. real estate investments by sanctioned Russian elites, oligarchs & proxies
FinCEN issued an alert cautioning all FIs regarding potential investments in the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) sector, by or on behalf of sanctioned Russian elites, oligarchs, their family members, and entities through which they act. This alert complements sustained effort…