Treasury Blacklists Additional Individuals Under Sanctions
Published Date: 7/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) just added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting from May 28, 2026. This move aims to stop bad actors from using the U.S. financial system and could impact any money tied to them.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Named Parties’ U.S. Assets Frozen
On May 28, 2026, OFAC placed one or more people on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property of those listed that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked (frozen) under the cited authorities.
U.S. Persons Barred From Transactions
Beginning May 28, 2026, U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the persons OFAC added to the SDN List. The prohibition means U.S. individuals and businesses must not transact with those listed unless a specific license allows it.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20215, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based money and property are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting September 29, 2026. This move aims to stop bad actors from using the U.S. financial system and sends a clear message: no funny business allowed!
2026-20012, Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General License 5W
Starting June 19, 2026, certain financial transactions involving Venezuela’s 2020 8.5% bond are now allowed, thanks to a new license called GL 5W. This update replaces the old GL 5V and opens the door for more legal dealings with this bond, but other sanctions still apply. If you’re involved in these bonds, keep an eye on the dates and rules to stay in the clear!
2026-20011, Publication of Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations Web General License 2
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published General License 2, letting people wind down business with CCU Commercial Bank Plc. until July 23, 2026. This means certain transactions that were blocked before are now allowed temporarily, as long as payments to blocked accounts follow the rules. If you’re dealing with CCU Bank or its big owners, this gives you a clear deadline to wrap things up without breaking the law.
2026-19978, Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations
The U.S. Treasury just updated rules that affect anyone doing business with Iran, tightening sanctions to block Iran’s funding for nuclear weapons and terrorism. These changes include new definitions and exemptions based on a 2020 executive order, and they kick in starting September 30, 2026. If you’re involved in trade or finance linked to Iran, watch out—these rules could impact your deals and money flow.
2026-20032, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting from August 7, 2026. This move helps keep bad actors from using the U.S. financial system and sends a clear message about following the rules.
2026-20014, Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 131E, 131F, and 131G
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published three updated licenses (131E, 131F, and 131G) that let certain businesses negotiate and enter contracts related to Lukoil International GmbH despite existing sanctions. These licenses replace each other in sequence from April to June 2026, allowing specific transactions that were previously blocked. If you’re involved with Lukoil or its affiliates, these changes could impact your deals and deadlines through May 2026 and beyond.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-13388, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) just added certain people and ships to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based money and property are frozen. Americans can’t do business with them anymore, starting June 5, 2026. This move aims to block bad actors and protect U.S. interests by cutting off their access to U.S. dollars and assets.
Next: 2026-13390, Procurement List; Deletions
The government is removing a grout scrubber and some admin support services from the list of products and services bought from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on August 2, 2026, and won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses. It might even open doors for new suppliers to step in and help out!