Treasury Freezes Assets of Venezuelan Officials in Corruption Crackdown
Published Date: 12/29/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of two Venezuelan individuals linked to corruption and shady deals with the Venezuelan government. From December 19, 2025, Americans can’t do business with them, and any U.S.-based assets they have are frozen. This move tightens the squeeze on bad actors and sends a clear message about cracking down on corruption.
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OFAC Blocks Listed Persons' U.S. Property
On December 19, 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added seven named individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and blocked all property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction belonging to them. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with those listed individuals.
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