Treasury Adds to Sanctions List: Assets Frozen Immediately
Published Date: 8/15/2025
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 these changes that could affect money and deals starting now. It’s a big move to keep things safe and fair!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Assets of Listed Persons Frozen
OFAC added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, meaning those assets are frozen in the United States.
U.S. Persons Barred From Doing Business
OFAC's designation means U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the named individuals. That prohibition prevents Americans and U.S.-based entities from doing business or making payments to those listed on the SDN List.
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2026-15785, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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