Treasury Freezes Assets of New Global Bad Actors List
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added new people to its Specially Designated Nationals list, meaning their U.S.-based property is frozen and Americans can’t do business with them. This move blocks their assets and cuts off financial ties, aiming to keep the U.S. safe and sound. If you’re a U.S. person, watch out—dealing with these folks is now off-limits!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Designated persons’ U.S. property blocked
On January 15, 2026, one or more persons were added to OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property of those persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked.
U.S. persons barred from transacting with SDNs
OFAC stated that U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the newly listed SDNs. The notice issued January 15, 2026 informs U.S. persons that dealing with these persons is off-limits and their U.S.-based property is blocked.
SDN list and info available online
OFAC publishes the SDN List and additional sanctions information on its website (https://ofac.treasury.gov). You can check that site for the names and details of the persons added on January 15, 2026.
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