OFAC Adds New Names to US Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 9/17/2025
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. This move helps keep bad actors from using the U.S. financial system, so watch out for updates and stay clear of these blocked individuals!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Named Persons' U.S. Assets Frozen
If you are one of the persons OFAC named on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), all property and interests in property of yours that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. That means your money and property in the United States are frozen.
U.S. Persons Barred From Dealing
You, as a U.S. person, are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the individuals or entities OFAC added to the SDN List. Americans cannot do business with these blocked persons and must avoid transactions involving their blocked property.
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