State Department Sanctions Three for Intellectual Property Violations
Published Date: 11/2/2026
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Summary
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of State slapped sanctions on Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk and two companies, Matrix LLC and Special Technology Services LLC FZ, for violating American intellectual property laws. These sanctions block their property and restrict their business activities, aiming to protect U.S. innovation. The actions took effect immediately, signaling serious financial and legal consequences for those involved.
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Blocking of Property for Named Individual
On February 24, 2026, Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk was designated under section 2(a)(1)(A) of the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act (PAIPA) and is subject to blocking of property under PAIPA Sec. 2(b)(2)(A). This means Zelenyuk's property is blocked under U.S. authority and he faces immediate legal and financial restrictions.
Matrix LLC: Blocked and Restricted from U.S. Financial Services
Matrix LLC was designated under section 2(a)(1)(A) of PAIPA effective February 24, 2026, and is subject to blocking of property (Sec. 2(b)(1)(A)) and specific financial restrictions including loans from United States financial institutions (Sec. 2(b)(1)(D)), foreign exchange (Sec. 2(b)(1)(H)), banking transactions (Sec. 2(b)(1)(I)), and a ban on investment in its equity or debt (Sec. 2(b)(1)(J)).
Special Technology Services LLC FZ: Blocked and Financially Restricted
Special Technology Services LLC FZ was designated effective February 24, 2026, under PAIPA and is subject to blocking of property (Sec. 2(b)(1)(A)) and alternative listed financial restrictions: loans from United States financial institutions (Sec. 2(b)(1)(D)), foreign exchange (Sec. 2(b)(1)(H)), banking transactions (Sec. 2(b)(1)(I)), and a ban on investment in its equity or debt (Sec. 2(b)(1)(J)). The entity is also identified as linked to Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk.
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