Treasury Freezes Assets of Burma's Cyber Bandit Leader Saw San Aung
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Saw San Aung from Burma for leading a banned group and for cyber crimes. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. The action took effect on November 12, 2025, so watch out for these new rules if you’re dealing with Burma-related entities!
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Frozen Assets; U.S. Dealings Prohibited
On November 12, 2025, the Treasury Department's OFAC added named individuals (including Saw San Aung) and several entities (including the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and Trans Asia International Holding Group Thailand Company Limited) to the SDN List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
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