Treasury Unfreezes Wallets: OFAC's Latest Sanctions Shuffle
Published Date: 9/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC updated its sanctions list by fixing info on some people and removing others from the blocked list, meaning their property is no longer frozen. These changes took effect on June 11, 2026, and could impact anyone dealing with these individuals or their assets. It’s a big deal for businesses and banks to stay updated and avoid trouble!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Persons Unblocked and Removed
OFAC published the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction were unblocked and who were removed from the SDN List. OFAC determined this unblocking and removal on June 11, 2026.
SDN List Identifying Info Updated
OFAC published updates to the identifying information for one or more persons currently on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This notice alerts institutions and others that the SDN List entries now include revised identifying details.
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2026-20526, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
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