OFAC Adds New Entries to Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 8/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some people to a special blacklist because they broke important rules. This means any money or property they have in the U.S. is frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. If you’re involved, watch out—these changes take effect immediately and could impact your money or deals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
SDN Listing Freezes Assets, Bans U.S. Deals
If a person is added to OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, any money or property they have subject to U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from doing business with them. These restrictions take effect immediately.
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