New Sanctions Announced by U.S. Department of Treasury

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions. This update was published in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Issue 90 on May 11, 2026.

In a notice released by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, several individuals have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, commonly called the SDN List. These names were added because they met the legal rules for sanctions.

When people or companies are put on this list, their property that is within the U.S. can be blocked. Also, U.S. citizens and companies are not allowed to do business with them.

The update was officially issued on May 1, 2026. It is very important for people and businesses to check this list regularly to make sure they do not accidentally break the law by doing business with these people.

These sanctions are available online. More information about the SDN List and sanction programs can be found on OFAC’s official website. The website is accessible at https://ofac.treasury.gov.

For those needing further information, OFAC can be contacted. The Associate Director for Global Targeting can be reached at 202-622-2420. The Assistant Director for Licensing is available at 202-622-2480. The Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance is reachable at 202-622-2490.

The legal authority under which these actions are taken is Executive Order 13902.

The update also includes some Billing Code graphics for official use.

Bradley T. Smith, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, signed the notice. The document number for this notice is 2026-09249.

This update shows the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Treasury to enforce sanctions and maintain economic security.

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