Treasury Blacklists Bad Actors and Rogue Ships from U.S. Deals
Published Date: 8/28/2026
Notice
Summary
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC added new people and ships to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based money and property are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these blocked individuals or vessels anymore. Plus, OFAC updated info on someone already on the list, keeping the sanctions sharp and up-to-date.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Designations Freeze U.S.-Based Assets
On August 24, 2026, the Treasury Department’s OFAC placed one or more people on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction belonging to those listed persons are blocked (frozen), meaning U.S.-based money or assets tied to them cannot be used normally.
U.S. Persons Barred From Dealing With SDNs
As of August 24, 2026, U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the newly listed individuals and the vessels identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest. That prohibition means Americans and U.S.-based businesses may not do business with those blocked people or ships.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20683, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just updated its sanctions list on October 5, 2026. Some people had their blocked property unlocked and were removed from the blacklist, while others had their info updated but remain blocked. These changes affect who can access money or property under U.S. rules, so watch for the latest details if you’re involved.
2026-20526, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
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2026-20525, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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