Treasury Removes Several Names From Its Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 10/20/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just removed several people and companies from its sanctions blacklist, meaning their property and money are no longer frozen by U.S. law. This includes Dulac Capital Ltd and individuals like Hans Peter Bomatter and Jose Raul Vega Sanchez. These changes took effect in September 2026 and could open up new business and financial opportunities for those unblocked.
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DULAC CAPITAL LTD removed from SDN List
On September 3, 2026, OFAC removed DULAC CAPITAL LTD from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and unblocked its property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. This means funds and assets of DULAC CAPITAL LTD that were frozen under U.S. sanctions are no longer blocked under that OFAC action as of that date.
Hans Peter Bomatter unblocked (Sept 16, 2026)
On September 16, 2026, OFAC removed Hans Peter Bomatter from the SDN List and unblocked his property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The unblocking restores his ability to access assets and conduct transactions that had been restricted by the SDN designation.
Jose Raul Vega Sanchez unblocked (Sept 16, 2026)
On September 16, 2026, OFAC removed Jose Raul Vega Sanchez from the SDN List and unblocked his property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The removal applies despite his listed connections to multiple companies in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
MODULSAN MAKINA KESICI... (Turkish firm) unblocked
On September 16, 2026, OFAC removed MODULSAN MAKINA KESICI TAKIM VE DISLI SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI from the SDN List and unblocked its property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The company’s previously blocked assets under U.S. jurisdiction are no longer frozen as of that date.
LAKOKRASKA OAO (Belarus) unblocked (Sept 17, 2026)
On September 17, 2026, OFAC removed LAKOKRASKA OAO (LaKokraska Open Joint-Stock Company) from the SDN List and unblocked its property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Assets and funds of that company that had been frozen under the SDN listing are no longer blocked as of that date.
Francois Olenga and SAFARI CLUB unblocked (Sept 23, 2026)
On September 23, 2026, OFAC removed Francois Olenga and the SAFARI CLUB (linked to him) from the SDN List and unblocked their property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The unblocking applies to both the individual and the linked entity as listed in the notice.
Tatyana Protopovich unblocked (Sept 30, 2026)
On September 30, 2026, OFAC removed Tatyana Protopovich from the SDN List and unblocked her property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The unblocking restores the ability to access assets that had been frozen under the SDN designation.
PATRACA, S.A. DE C.V. (Mexico) unblocked (Sept 30, 2026)
On September 30, 2026, OFAC removed PATRACA, S.A. DE C.V. (also listed as BOUTIQUE PATRACA) from the SDN List and unblocked its property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The company’s assets that had been blocked under the SDN listing are no longer frozen as of that date.
Vessel MARAYA removed from SDN List (Sept 30, 2026)
On September 30, 2026, OFAC removed the vessel MARAYA (formerly MED PATRON), a palletized cargo ship flagged in Samoa (IMO 7514517), from the SDN List and unblocked it. The vessel is no longer listed as blocked property under OFAC’s action as of that date.
HAKUNA MATATA container ship unblocked (Oct 8, 2026)
On October 8, 2026, OFAC removed the container ship HAKUNA MATATA (Liberia flag; IMO 9354167) from the SDN List and unblocked the vessel. The vessel’s property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are no longer blocked as of that date.
PINOCCHIO container ship unblocked (Oct 8, 2026)
On October 8, 2026, OFAC removed the container ship PINOCCHIO (Liberia flag; IMO 9400112) from the SDN List and unblocked it. The vessel’s previously blocked status under U.S. jurisdiction was lifted on that date.
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