Treasury Blacklists New Terrorism-Linked Individuals
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to its blacklist, blocking their property and stopping Americans from doing business with them. This move targets individuals linked to terrorism, freezing their assets under U.S. law starting May 19, 2026. If you’re a U.S. person, watch out—dealing with these folks is now off-limits and could have serious money consequences.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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U.S. Persons Prohibited From Dealing
If you are a U.S. person, you are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the listed individuals and entity as of May 19, 2026. OFAC says all property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, so dealing with them could expose you to legal and financial risk.
Eight People and One Entity Added to SDN List
On May 19, 2026, OFAC added 8 individuals and 1 entity to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List, including names such as AHMED, Sherif Ahmed Ewis and AL-NAJJAR, Muhammad Jamal Hassan, and THE PALESTINIAN SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION. The notice lists these names, locations, and links to groups (for example, HAMAS) and states secondary sanctions risk under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended.
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