Treasury Adds New Names to Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 6/26/2026
Notice
Summary
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC added new people to its blacklist, blocking their property and stopping Americans from doing business with them. They also updated info on someone already on the list. This means certain assets are frozen, and U.S. folks need to watch out for these changes right away.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Designated Persons' U.S. Assets Blocked
On June 23, 2026, OFAC added one or more persons to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Update to SDN Identifying Information
OFAC published updates to the identifying information for one person already on the SDN List. Entities and individuals using the SDN List for due diligence should note the change and update their records to ensure compliance.
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