Treasury Department Announces New Sanctions Action

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Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has just issued a new sanctions action. This announcement was published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2026. OFAC has identified certain individuals to be placed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, also known as the SDN List.

These individuals have had their property and interests within the U.S. jurisdiction blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with them. This decision was made on April 28, 2026.

The SDN List is a crucial tool for the OFAC. Electronic access to this list and more information about sanctions programs are available on the OFAC website, which can be visited at https://ofac.treasury.gov.

This action has been authorized under Executive Order 13224, as amended, and Executive Order 13902.

For any further details, individuals can contact OFAC through the provided numbers: Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Additionally, people interested can reach OFAC through their contact page at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac.

Lisa M. Palluconi, the Deputy Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, made the announcement under document number 2026-09250.

This action is part of the Treasury’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation’s interests and prevent unlawful financial activities.

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