Treasury Freezes Congo Assets in Usual Sanctions Drill
Published Date: 2/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of certain people linked to conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This means Americans can’t do business with them, and their U.S.-based assets are frozen starting February 20, 2025. It’s a big move to keep peace and security in the region while sending a clear message to those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
U.S. persons barred; assets frozen
On February 20, 2025, the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) placed named persons on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Businesses owned/controlled by designees also blocked
OFAC designated two businesses—KINGSTON FRESH LTD (United Kingdom) and KINGSTON HOLDING (France)—as blocked because they are owned or controlled by the listed individual Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston. These companies' property subject to U.S. jurisdiction is blocked as of February 20, 2025, and U.S. persons generally may not engage in transactions with them.
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