Treasury Slaps Sanctions on Russian Cyber Criminal's U.S. Assets
Published Date: 11/21/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Aleksandr Volosovik, a Russian individual linked to harmful cyber activities. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or assets he has under U.S. control are frozen. The action took effect on November 19, 2025, signaling serious consequences for cyber mischief tied to Russia and Ukraine.
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OFAC Blocks Russian Cyber Actors
On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added multiple named Russian individuals and entities (including Aleksandr Volosovik) to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property of those listed that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
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