OFAC Blacklists New Targets, Freezes U.S. Assets 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 new restrictions. This move helps keep bad actors from using the U.S. financial system, and it’s effective immediately!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Assets of Listed Persons Are Frozen
OFAC added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, and all property and interests in property of those listed persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. That means money or property in the U.S. tied to those listed people cannot be accessed or moved, effective immediately.
U.S. Persons Prohibited From Dealing With SDNs
The notice says U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the newly listed individuals on the SDN List. You and U.S. businesses must avoid doing business with those listed people starting immediately.
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