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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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-16153, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
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2026-15996, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15356, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. 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.
2026-15157, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. 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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