U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken significant action through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). On September 10, 2026, one or more persons were added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This decision is backed by the fact that they met certain legal criteria.
Impact of the Sanctions
The sanctions mean that all properties and interests in property of these individuals within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. This action strongly restricts U.S. persons from engaging in business or transactions with these individuals.
Legal Background
The sanctions are supported by Executive Orders (E.O.) 13224, as amended, and E.O. 13902. These orders give the legal framework for blocking assets and prohibiting transactions. The purpose of these sanctions is often to stop funding of activities or groups deemed a threat to U.S. interests.
More Information
The exact details and names of those affected are listed on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. This site also has additional information about different OFAC sanctions programs.
OFAC encourages any further inquiries to be directed to their office. People can reach the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, the Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, and the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490.
Bradley T. Smith, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, has codified this notice, which is available in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 177, on pages 58544 to 58550.
These actions represent a continued effort to enforce U.S. foreign policy and national security goals.
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