OFAC Freezes Assets of New Blacklisted Entities
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people and groups to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with them anymore, starting January 13, 2025. This move aims to stop bad actors from using the U.S. financial system and sends a clear message: shady dealings won’t be tolerated!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Designated Persons' U.S. Assets Blocked
On January 13, 2025, OFAC placed one or more persons on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those listed persons are blocked, meaning their assets in the U.S. are frozen.
U.S. Persons Prohibited From Transactions
Starting January 13, 2025, U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the persons OFAC added to the SDN List. You may not do business, transfer funds, or provide services to those listed persons under U.S. jurisdiction.
SDN List Published Online
OFAC publishes the SDN List and additional sanctions information on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. You and your business can check that list to see who is designated and avoid prohibited transactions.
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