Treasury Spellchecks the Naughty List: Sanctions Names Fixed
Published Date: 9/14/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated the names on its sanctions lists to fix errors and make the info clearer. These changes affect people and companies already on the lists, helping everyone stay on the same page. The updates took effect on September 9, 2026, but don’t change any money or penalties right now.
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