Treasury Drops Sanctions on One Burmese Person
Published Date: 10/15/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just took one person off their special sanctions list, meaning their property is no longer blocked by U.S. rules. This change affects Theint Win Htet from Burma and takes effect starting October 9, 2026. If you had money or business tied to her, you can now deal with it freely under U.S. law.
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OFAC unblocks one individual's U.S. property
On October 9, 2026, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control removed Theint Win Htet (DOB 21 May 1999) from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. Her property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are unblocked, so if you held money or other property tied to her, you may now deal with that property under U.S. law.
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