Treasury OFAC Adds New Names to Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 7/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, so watch out for any deals involving them. This move helps keep the financial system safe and signals serious consequences for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
New SDN Listings Freeze U.S. Assets
OFAC added one or more persons to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these listed persons are blocked (frozen).
U.S. Persons Prohibited From Dealing
U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the people added to the SDN List. Americans and U.S.-based entities must not do business with these listed parties.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-16573, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-16153, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
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2026-15996, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15849, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15785, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15356, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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