Treasury Frees Assets for Sanctioned Balkans Businesses and Individuals
Published Date: 11/19/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just removed some people and businesses from its sanctions list, meaning their property is no longer blocked. This change affects folks linked to the Western Balkans and took effect on October 29, 2025. It opens the door for these individuals and companies to access their money and do business again under U.S. rules.
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OFAC Unblocks Western Balkans Names
On October 29, 2025, the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed one or more named people and businesses linked to the Western Balkans from its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. Their property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are no longer blocked, allowing those named individuals and entities to access funds and do business again under U.S. rules.
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