OFAC Issues Updates to Sanctions List Entries Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes Date: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 29, Page 6732 The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has made official updates to names listed on one or more of its sanctions lists. These updates were made on October 2, 2024. The updates help correct minor errors and improve how the information is written. This helps make the data consistent and easier to understand. The changes are part of OFAC’s ongoing efforts to keep its sanctions data accurate. The corrected names and the related legal authorities can be found online. To view the updated names and details, OFAC provides the direct link here: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20241002 People can also go to OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov to get more information about OFAC’s sanctions programs and lists. If anyone needs more help or has questions, they can contact OFAC: Office of Sanctions Support and Operations: 202-622-6943 Office of Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Online form: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac This notice is given under the authority of 31 CFR Chapter V. The notice was signed by Bradley T. Smith, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Document Number: 2026-02835 Filed: February 11, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Billing Code: 4810-AL-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List Records Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes Date: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 29 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a notice on February 12, 2026. The notice includes updates to names already listed on one or more of OFAC’s sanctions lists. The changes were made on November 27, 2024. The updated names help improve data accuracy and consistency. Some names had small errors. OFAC corrected those. The updated names and full list are published at this link: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20241127 These changes were issued under Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter V. The notice was signed by Bradley T. Smith. He is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. More information about OFAC sanctions is available at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Anyone with questions can contact OFAC by phone: Office of Sanctions Support and Operations: 202-622-6943 Office of Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Or online at: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac The official document number for this notice is 2026-02836. It was filed on February 11, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. BILLING CODE: 4810-AL-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Updates Sanctions List Information Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a new notice through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The notice was published in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 29, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. OFAC is part of the Department of the Treasury. This office manages and enforces economic and trade sanctions. The notice reports changes to information on OFAC’s sanctions lists. These changes were made to fix errors and improve how data is shown. The updates were made on April 22, 2025. These updates affect entries already on one or more of OFAC’s sanctions lists. OFAC updated names of individuals or groups. The goal is to make information clear, accurate, and consistent. No new names were added. The changes focus only on correcting and improving existing records. The updated names and related sanctions authorities can be found online. OFAC provided a direct link: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250422. Anyone who wants more information or has questions can contact OFAC. There are contacts for the Associate Director for the Office of Sanctions Support and Operations at 202-622-6943. There is also a contact number for the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420. More details about OFAC and its sanctions programs are also online at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice was signed by Bradley T. Smith. He is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The official document was filed on February 11, 2026. It was published the next day. The full document number is 2026-02837. The billing code for this action is 4810-AL-P. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List Information Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes Date: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 29, Page 6732 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released an official update. This notice appeared in the Federal Register on February 12, 2026. OFAC made changes to names listed in its sanctions records. These changes were made on June 18, 2025. The updates help improve how data is reported. They also fix small errors in past records. The changes affect names currently on OFAC’s sanctions lists. These lists are used to show who is under U.S. sanctions. Updating the information keeps the records correct and in line with data standards. The public can view the updated names and related sanctions laws at: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250618 OFAC’s lists and other sanctions program details are online at: https://ofac.treasury.gov If you have questions, you can contact OFAC: Office of Sanctions Support and Operations: 202-622-6943 Office of Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Online contact form: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac This notice was signed by Bradley T. Smith. He is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The notice was filed on February 11, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Document Number: 2026-02838 Billing Code: 4810-AL-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List Entries Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes Date: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Issue 29, Page 6731 The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a notice through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The notice was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The reference number for the official document is 2026-02839. Action Taken OFAC announced updates to information about certain individuals or entities on its sanctions lists. The updates are meant to improve data consistency. Some entries had small mistakes, and these have been corrected. These changes do not add new names to the sanctions lists. They only fix or standardize the way existing names are shown. Update Date OFAC made the updates on August 6, 2025. Details of the Changes The new information is available on OFAC’s website listed at: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250806 Purpose OFAC publishes these updates to ensure accuracy in how names and details appear on the lists. They are part of OFAC’s ongoing work to manage sanctions programs and support enforcement. Contact For more information, you can contact the U.S. Treasury: Office of Sanctions Support and Operations: 202-622-6943 Office of Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Online: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac Electronic Access OFAC’s full sanctions lists and updates are available at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Authority This notice was issued under the legal authority of 31 CFR Chapter V. Signed Bradley T. Smith Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control Filing Information Filed on February 11, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Billing Code: 4810-AL-P End of Notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates OFAC Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–5 minutes Date: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 29 The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice about changes to the official sanctions list managed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). These changes were made to correct mistakes and to make the information clearer. OFAC updated identifying information related to one or more names already on its lists. These updates help improve accuracy and standardization in government records. The updates took place on September 23, 2025. These changes are part of OFAC’s ongoing effort to keep records correct and easy to use. The complete list of updated names and the legal reasons for their listing are available online. To see the full update, visit: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250923 OFAC’s sanctions lists and more information about its work can also be found at: https://ofac.treasury.gov If you need help or have questions about these updates, you can contact OFAC at: Office of Sanctions Support and Operations: 202-622-6943 Office of Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Online contact form: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac This notice was signed by Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Record Number: FR Doc 2026-02840 Filed: February 11, 2026 Code: 4810-AL-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Issues New Sanctions on Individuals and Vessels Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes Date: 2026-01-28 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 18 On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new sanctions action. This action adds persons and vessels to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These designations mean all property and interests in property of the listed persons or vessels that are in the U.S. or under the control of U.S. persons are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to conduct transactions or provide services to the persons or vessels on the list. OFAC identified one or more legal grounds that allow the action under Executive Order 13902. The assets of the named persons and vessels are now legally frozen under U.S. jurisdiction. The vessels named have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest. This action took effect as of January 23, 2026. The notice was published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2026, in pages 3783 to 3786. People can find the SDN List and learn more about OFAC sanctions by visiting the website: https://ofac.treasury.gov. For further questions, the public can contact: Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490 Or use the contact form at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac The action was announced by Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01646 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities in Costa Rica for Drug Trade Ties Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions related to the global illicit drug trade. This action follows Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade,” signed on December 15, 2021. The designations were made on January 22, 2026. The listed individuals and entities are now added to OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. INDIVIDUALS SANCTIONED: Anita Yorleny Mc Donal Rodriguez – Also known as Anita McDonald Rodriguez – From Limon, Costa Rica – Date of Birth: October 4, 1974 – Cedula No. 701120514 – Linked to Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 for acting for or on behalf of Picado Grijalba Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez – Also known as Estefania McDonald Rodriguez – From Costa Rica – Date of Birth: April 9, 1992 – Cedula No. 702100887 – Linked to Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 for acting for or on behalf of Picado Grijalba Tonny Alexander Pena Russell – Also known as Tonny Alexander Peña Russell – From Limon, Costa Rica – Date of Birth: December 29, 1987 – Cedula No. 701820333 – Linked to Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba – Designated under Section 1(b)(i)(B) of Executive Order 14059 for providing support to Picado Grijalba Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba – Also known as “Shock” – From Limon, Costa Rica – Date of Birth: December 22, 1981 – Cedula No. 801190098 – Designated under Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14059 for contributing to the international proliferation of illicit drugs Jordie Kevin Picado Grijalba – Also known as “Noni” – From Limon, Costa Rica – Date of Birth: May 19, 1993 – Cedula No. 702200042 – Designated under Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14059 for contributing to the international proliferation of illicit drugs ENTITIES SANCTIONED: 3-101-507688 SA – Located in Limon, Costa Rica – Tax ID No. 3-101-507688 – Linked to Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 ASOCIACION DE LIDERES LIMONENSES DEL SECTOR PESQUERO (also known as “ASOLIPES”) – Located in Limon, Costa Rica – Tax ID No. 3-002-384913 – Linked to Anita Yorleny Mc Donal Rodriguez – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 CELAJES DE YORK CDY SA – Located in Limon, Costa Rica – Tax ID No. 3-101-313254 – Linked to Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 INVERSIONES LAURITA L AND L SA (also known as INVERSIONES LAURITA L&L SA) – Located in San Jose, Costa Rica – Tax ID No. 3-101-703720 – Linked to Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 MAGIC ESTHETIC SALON SA – Located in San Jose, Costa Rica – Tax ID No. 3-101-800676 – Linked to Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez and Anita Yorleny Mc Donal Rodriguez – Designated under Section 1(b)(iii) of Executive Order 14059 U.S. persons are forbidden from doing business with these individuals and entities. Any property or interests under U.S. jurisdiction are now frozen. OFAC’s SDN List and sanctions details are publicly available on its website: https://ofac.treasury.gov For further questions, contact OFAC at 202-622-2420 or visit https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac Official reference: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 18 (January 28, 2026), Document No. 2026-01661. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Publishes General License 13O Under Russian Sanctions Rules Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published General License (GL) 13O in the Federal Register. This license is part of the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, listed under 31 CFR Part 587. General License 13O was issued by OFAC on September 29, 2025. It is designed to allow U.S. persons and entities owned or controlled by U.S. persons to carry out specific transactions in Russia that would otherwise be prohibited. GL 13O permits the following activities, only if they are part of normal business work in Russia: Paying taxes. Paying fees. Paying import duties. Getting permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications. Receiving tax refunds. These actions are only allowed if they are ordinarily incident and necessary to daily operations in the Russian Federation. The permission lasts until 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 9, 2026. However, GL 13O does not allow: Any debit from an account at a U.S. financial institution that belongs to the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. Any transactions that are separately prohibited under the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, including transactions with persons who are blocked under those rules. GL 13O replaces General License 13N, which was dated July 8, 2025. It fully supersedes GL 13N. The text of GL 13O was first made available on OFAC’s website on September 29, 2025. The license is now part of the official records in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 12. For more details and updates, visit OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. This action was signed and dated by Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, on September 29, 2025. [Federal Register Doc. No. 2026-00945] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Publishes General License 129 for Rosneft Entities Under Russia Sanctions Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published General License No. 129 (GL 129) related to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations. GL 129 was originally issued on October 29, 2025. It appeared on OFAC’s official website the same day. It is now published in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 12, on pages 2301–2302. This license allows some transactions involving two specific companies: Rosneft Deutschland GmbH (also called RN Germany) and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH. OFAC confirms that these transactions, which may otherwise be banned under the sanctions, can legally continue. The license applies to transactions involving: RN Germany and RN Refining & Marketing; Any company where either RN Germany or RN Refining & Marketing owns 50% or more, directly or indirectly. These authorized transactions are allowed through 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 29, 2026. However, some actions are still not allowed. GL 129 does not permit: Any transaction that is still banned under the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR part 587); Any transaction involving other blocked persons linked to the Rosneft Oil Company, unless another license allows it. This general license is part of OFAC’s regulatory tools to enforce U.S. sanctions in a targeted and controlled manner. The license was signed by Bradley T. Smith, the Director of OFAC, on October 29, 2025. For more information, visit the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov or contact OFAC at 202-622-4855. Reference: Federal Register Document Number 2026-00947. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Publishes General License for Wind Down of Transactions With Certain Blocked Entities Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes On January 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a General License related to the Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations. The license is titled General License No. 1 (GL 1). General License No. 1 was issued on October 14, 2025. The license allows certain transactions that are normally blocked under the regulations. These transactions must be for the purpose of winding down activities with specific blocked entities. The license is valid until 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 13, 2025. The blocked entities covered by GL 1 are: Prince Holding Group Prince Bank Plc. Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Cambodia Group Co., Ltd Any company in which one or more of these groups owns 50 percent or more, either directly or indirectly. The license allows normal business steps needed to end dealings with these entities. However, any payments to the blocked entities must go into a blocked account, as required by the rules. GL 1 does not permit transactions with any other people or companies blocked under the Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations. It only applies to the names listed above. The license was first made available on the OFAC website on October 14, 2025. The public text version is now included in the official Federal Register. For more information, visit OFAC’s site at https://ofac.treasury.gov/ or contact the OFAC Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs at 202-622-4855. Bradley T. Smith, Director of OFAC, signed the license on October 14, 2025. The license was filed in the Federal Register as document number 2026-00948. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Publishes General License 132 for Paks II Nuclear Project Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Date: 2026-01-20 Source: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 12, Pages 2302-2303 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published General License (GL) 132. This new license relates to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, found at 31 CFR Part 587. General License 132 was first issued by OFAC on November 21, 2025. The license allows specific transactions that are usually not allowed under Executive Order 14024. These allowed transactions involve the Paks II civil nuclear power plant project, located in Hungary. The license covers activities involving Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Private Limited Company and any future version of this project. Under GL 132, the following Russian financial institutions may be involved in authorized transactions related to the Paks II project: Gazprombank Joint Stock Company State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs Vnesheconombank Public Joint Stock Company Bank Financial Corporation Otkritie Sovcombank Open Joint Stock Company Public Joint Stock Company Sberbank of Russia VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company Joint Stock Company Alfa-Bank Public Joint Stock Company Rosbank Bank Zenit Public Joint Stock Company Bank Saint-Petersburg Public Joint Stock Company National Clearing Center (NCC) Any entity where one or more of these institutions own 50% or more The Central Bank of the Russian Federation However, General License 132 does not allow everything. The following actions remain prohibited: Opening or keeping a correspondent or payable-through account for any person under Directive 2 of E.O. 14024. Debiting an account at a U.S. financial institution that belongs to: The Central Bank of the Russian Federation The National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation Any transaction still prohibited under the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, except for the transactions listed in paragraph (a) of this license. These still require separate permission if not clearly covered. General License 132 and related information can be found on OFAC’s official website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Bradley T. Smith, Director of OFAC, signed the general license on November 21, 2025. The Federal Register published this information under docket number 2026-00952. The document was filed on January 16, 2026, and made public on January 20, 2026. For further inquiries, contact the OFAC Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs at 202-622-4855 or online via https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

OFAC Adds New Names to SDN List in January 2026 Action Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took new sanctions action. The update was officially published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2026, Volume 91, Number 12, on pages 2428 through 2433. These actions include new additions to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC confirmed that these individuals or entities met the legal requirements under specific Executive Orders. These Executive Orders are: Executive Order 13553, Executive Order 13876, Executive Order 13902. As a result of this action, all property and interests in property of the listed persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with these designated individuals or entities. The exact names and identifying information of these persons were included in the Federal Register notice and accompanying TIFF image files on pages 2429 to 2433. The public can access the SDN List and additional details about OFAC sanctions at the official OFAC website: https://ofac.treasury.gov The following OFAC officials can be contacted for more information: Associate Director for Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing: 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 The notice is cataloged with the document number 2026-00969. Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, signed the document. This action and all related blocking measures are effective as of January 15, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

OFAC Adds New Names to Specially Designated Nationals List Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published an official notice in the Federal Register. This notice announces that new persons have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action was issued on August 27, 2025. It is based on OFAC’s determination that the legal requirements for sanctions were met. These sanctions mean that all property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction belonging to the listed persons are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business or any transactions with these blocked persons. All affected property remains blocked. The full SDN List and more details about OFAC sanctions programs are available on the OFAC website at OFAC website. If you need more information, you can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. The notice is signed by Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The full legal notice can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 169, Thursday, September 4, 2025, on pages 42790-42792. The action blocks the property and interests in property of the named persons under the relevant sanctions authority. All persons and organizations should review the updated SDN List to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

United States Imposes Sanctions on Four Costa Rican Nationals and Two Entities Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On August 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took new sanctions actions. OFAC has added four individuals and two companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These actions are based on Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” All property and interests in property in the United States, belonging to these persons and companies, are now blocked. U.S. persons may not do business with them. Individuals Added to SDN List: Edwin Danney Lopez Vega     – Also known as “Pecho de Rata”     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: January 2, 1977     – Place of Birth: Centro Central, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701210791     – Gender: Male Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez     – Location: Cartago, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: April 21, 1976     – Place of Birth: Carmen Central, San Jose, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 109380563     – Gender: Male Alejandro Antonio James Wilson     – Also known as “Turesky”     – Location: San Jose, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: October 5, 1972     – Place of Birth: Centro Central, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701040769     – Gender: Male Alejandro Arias Monge     – Also known as “Diablo”     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: September 19, 1984     – Place of Birth: Guapiles Pococi, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701600166     – Gender: Male These four individuals are designated for activities or transactions that have contributed, or pose a significant risk of contributing, to the international spread of illicit drugs or drug production tools. Entities Added to SDN List: Limon Black Star FC     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Established: 2022     – Organization Type: Activities of sports clubs     – Linked to: Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez Bufete Celso Gamboa and Asociados     – Location: San Jose, Costa Rica     – Established: 1945     – Organization Type: Legal activities     – Linked to: Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez Both companies are designated for being owned, controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez. Further Information The official list and further details about OFAC’s sanctions programs are available on the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The information in this article is based entirely on the official notice published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 163, on August 26, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List: August 22, 2025 Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced updates to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). On July 1, 2025, OFAC updated the SDN List entry for a company in China. The new entry is for “SHANGHAI WINSON IMP AND EXP CO LTD,” also known as “SHANGHAI YUNCHEN IMPORT AND EXPORT CO LTD.” The company’s addresses are listed in Shanghai, China. Its Unified Social Credit Code is 91310115MA1K40X926. Its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction remain blocked. On the same day, July 1, OFAC announced that the property and interests in property of “GOLD MILES LIMITED” are now unblocked and the company has been removed from the SDN List. GOLD MILES LIMITED had addresses in Hong Kong, China, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company’s Hong Kong registration number is 1596444. This company was previously linked to John Desmond Hanafin. On July 3, 2025, three persons and one company from Colombia were also removed from the SDN List. They are: Gabriel Puerta Parra (“Doctor Puerta”), with various addresses in Bogota, Colombia. He was also associated with several companies in Colombia. His ID number is 8238830 and his Colombian passport number is P020046. INDUSTRIAL MINERA Y PECUARIA S.A., located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82B La Castellana, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 830000855-1. COMERCIALIZADORA ANDINA BRASILERA S.A. (“CABRASA”), located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 830003298-2. LA FRONTERA UNION GALVEZ Y CIA S EN C (formerly LA FRONTERA PUERTA GALVEZ LTDA.), located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 800050795-2. On August 18, 2025, OFAC updated SDN List entries for other individuals. They also announced that Claudia Mercedes Vargas Giraldo from Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia, has been removed from the SDN List. Her date of birth is December 4, 1964, and her Colombian ID number is 42885957. She was previously linked to several companies, including CLAMASAN S.A.S., GUISANES S.A.S., C.M.V. CARNES S.A.S., and AGROPECUARIA MAIS SAS. These changes mean that the property and interests in property of those who have been removed from the SDN List are no longer blocked by OFAC. For more details, go to the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For questions, contact the OFAC Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Authority: 31 CFR chapter V. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on August 7, 2025. This action was reported in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 153, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. OFAC added names to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes are based on laws and rules that OFAC uses to decide who should be added. When a person or company is put on the SDN List, all of their property and interests in property under U.S. control are blocked. This means no one in the United States can have business dealings or make transactions with them. OFAC makes information about these actions and its sanctions programs available on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice includes both companies and individuals added to the SDN List. The exact list can be seen in the official Federal Register notice. People can contact OFAC for more information by calling these numbers: Associate Director for Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing: 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Bradley T. Smith is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This notice was officially filed on August 11, 2025. The billing code is 4810-AL-C. The full details and the names of the people and companies involved are found on the official OFAC website and in the Federal Register. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Issues New OFAC Sanctions on Vessels and Companies Estimated reading time: 8–12 minutes On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) made new changes to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes block the property and interests in property of certain people, companies, and ships that are under U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. persons are now not allowed to deal with these people and companies. The listed ships are also considered blocked because they are owned or controlled by blocked persons. List of Affected Companies The Federal Register did not show specific company names in text, but the companies are connected to the blocked ships and are named beside each vessel. List of Blocked Vessels The following ships have been added to the SDN List. They are named, given their type, country flag, year made, and connection to the guiding Executive Order (E.O.) 13902. Linked to MARVISE SMC DMCC: ALE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9303754) BERTIE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9241487) LIDIA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2007, IMO 9330501) STAR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9436484) ZAGOR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9313242) VANI (Crude Oil Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9264881) HAKUNA MATATA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9354167) MOANA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2004, IMO 9292151) PINOCCHIO (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9400112) PUMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9302566) RANTANPLAN (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307023) SIMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2015, IMO 9719862) BIGLI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9307047) TEX (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9246322) TIMON (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9415844) YOGI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307009) Linked to THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION–SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C: ETHERA (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9387279) MISHELL (Chemical/Products Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9332315) MYRA (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9336490) AETHER (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2007, IMO 9328170) APATE (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2009, IMO 9433016) BRIONT (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2003, IMO 9252955) MANASLU (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9388027) NEMRUT (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9439541) TAGOR (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9282481) TASSOS (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9408695) TOA PAYOH (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9298492) Linked to ALGAE SHIP CHARTER–FZCO: CHARMINAR (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9318022) EVENTIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Unknown, 2006, IMO 9308065) ANTARES I (Oil Products Tanker, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9382073) Linked to REEL SHIPPING L.L.C: ACE (Container Ship, St. Vincent and Grenadines, 2001, IMO 9228538) AEOLUS (Container Ship, Liberia, 1996, IMO 9088524) CERUS (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2003, IMO 9259408) DHANU (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2001, IMO 9122473) GAUJA (Container Ship, Panama, 2006, IMO 9348493) ROB (Container Ship, Liberia, 2001, IMO 9236652) TB ANPING (Container Ship, Liberia, 2002, IMO 9237084) Linked to SILVER TETRA MARINE CO.: GUANYIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9299707) Linked to RAVI LINES INC: IANTHE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2012, IMO 9554822) Linked to KANTI LINES INC.: KANTI (LPG Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9282106) Linked to NEO SHIPPING INC.: ABHRA (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2004, IMO 9282041) Linked to SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein: OMNI (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9400980) URANUS (Crude Oil Tanker, Tanzania, 2002, IMO 9248485) Linked to MEUSE SHIPPING INC.: IRIS (Crude Oil Tanker, Palau, 2002, IMO 9247778) Linked to KYLO SHIPPING INC.: KYLO (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2001, IMO 9189146) Linked to MAHADEV MARITIME INC: MAHADEV (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Palau, 2011, IMO 9571052) Linked to BACKSTREET PALM CORP: YODAN (Crude Oil Tanker, Vanuatu, 2005, IMO 9304356) Linked to WESER SHIPPING INC.: TRIS GAS (LPG Tanker, Cameroon, 1992, IMO 9041655) Linked to XANTE LINE INC.: XANTE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2010, IMO 9554834) Linked to YUG SHIPPING INC.: YUG (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2005, IMO 9288875) Linked to ZALE SHIPPING INC.: ZALE (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9321718) Linked to NOVA LINES INC.: ELKE (LPG Tanker, Palau, 1993, IMO 9012886) Legal Basis These sanctions are put in place under Executive Order 13902. This order gives the U.S. power to block property and stop people and companies from making transactions with banned people/entities. Blocked Property All U.S.-linked property of the people, companies, and ships named above is blocked. Anyone in the U.S. is not allowed to make deals or transactions with them. More Information For more on OFAC and these lists, visit the official OFAC website at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Prepared by:Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Federal Register Citation: 90 FR 38890-38906, August 12, 2025.Document Number: 2025-15240. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Issues New Licenses for Venezuela Sanctions Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On July 23, 2025, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published three general licenses related to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. The licenses are General License 41A, 5R, and 41B. Details of New Licenses General License No. 41A GL 41A was issued on March 4, 2025. This license allowed people to wind down certain transactions connected to Chevron Corporation’s joint ventures in Venezuela. These actions had to be finished before April 3, 2025. The license allowed only necessary actions related to closing out operations. This involved Chevron and its subsidiaries, along with partners like Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) and companies owned more than 50 percent by PdVSA. GL 41A did not allow: Payment of any taxes or royalties to the Government of Venezuela. Payment of any dividends, including in-kind dividends, to PdVSA or its owned companies. Selling oil or oil products from the Chevron joint ventures to places outside the United States. Any deal with a Venezuelan company owned or controlled by a Russian company. Any activity otherwise banned by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, unless separately allowed. GL 41A replaced General License No. 41. General License No. 5R GL 5R was issued on March 6, 2025. This license will allow, starting July 3, 2025, all transactions related to the Petróleos de Venezuela 2020 8.5 Percent Bond. This includes financing, handling, and other dealings that would otherwise be banned by Executive Orders 13835 and 13857, and the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. GL 5R does not permit activities otherwise disallowed by the sanctions rules in 31 CFR chapter V. It replaced General License No. 5Q. General License No. 41B GL 41B was issued on March 24, 2025, and replaced GL 41A. This license authorizes the wind down of certain transactions tied to Chevron’s Venezuela joint ventures until May 27, 2025. Like GL 41A, it allows only actions needed to close out business with Chevron joint ventures, PdVSA, and PdVSA-owned firms. GL 41B does not allow: Payment of taxes or royalties to the Venezuelan government. Payment of any dividends, including in-kind, to PdVSA or its companies. Sale of oil or oil products from these joint ventures to countries other than the United States. Deals with Venezuelan companies owned or controlled by Russian companies. Any action banned by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, unless specifically allowed. GL 41B also states: People must still follow rules from other federal agencies, such as the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. The license does not allow Chevron joint ventures to start working in new oil fields in Venezuela. All these licenses were made available on OFAC’s website when issued. The Acting Director of OFAC, Lisa M. Palluconi, signed each license. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New Sanctions on Iran-Linked Individuals and Groups Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new names to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These sanctions block all property and interests in property of the persons listed, when under U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business with them. Individuals Added to the List On March 22, 2019, OFAC decided that the following individuals are subject to asset blocking and sanctions: Mansur Asgari from Tehran, Iran. He was born on June 3, 1958. He acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Mahdi Da’emi Attaran from Mashhad, Iran. He was born on July 13, 1979. He acted for Puya Electro Saman Niru. Ruhollah Ghaderi Barmi, born in 1979, acted for Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group. Sa’id Borji from Abadan, Iran, born in 1958, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Gholam Reza Eta’ati from Tehran, Iran, born in 1973, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Hossein Haghighian, born in 1989, acted for Kimiya Pakhsh Shargh. Jalal Emami Ghareh Hajjlu from Gha’emshahr, Iran, born on March 21, 1969, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Sayyed Asghar Hashemitabar from Sabzevar, Iran, born on August 23, 1974, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mehdi Masoumian also known as Mahdi Masumian, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Reza Mehdipur from Naein, Iran, born on August 6, 1975, acted for Shahid Karimi Group. Akbar Motallebizadeh from Yazd, Iran, born on July 23, 1963, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Mohammad Javad Safari from Borazjam, Iran, born on August 7, 1980, supported Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group. Mohsen Shafa’i from Tehran, Iran, born in 1971, acted for Puya Electro Saman Niru. Entities Added to the List The following organizations are also now sanctioned: Abu Reihan Group, Iran: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Bu Ali Group (also known as Boali Group): Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Heidar Karar Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Kimiya Pakhsh Shargh: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Paradise Medical Pioneers Company: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Puya Electro Saman Niru: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Sadra Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Avini Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Baba’i Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Sheikh Baha’i Science and Technology Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Chamran Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Karimi Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Kazemi Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Movahhed Danesh Group: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Shokri Science and Technology Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Zeinoddin Group: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Legal Authority These actions were taken under Executive Order 13382. This order blocks property of people involved with weapons of mass destruction and those who support them. This action was filed by Lisa M. Palluconi, the Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. For more information and the full SDN List, visit the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds Venezuelan Individuals to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) placed several new names on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These actions were announced in the Federal Register on July 21, 2025. What This Means When someone is put on the SDN List, all their property and interests in property that are under U.S. control are blocked. People and companies in the U.S. are not allowed to do business with these persons. Who Was Added? Six individuals linked to the group “TREN DE ARAGUA” were added to the list. They are: Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (also known as “Nino Guerrero”) – Born May 30, 1983, in Maracay, Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-17367457 Wendy Marbelys Rios Gomez – Born January 21, 1980 – Female, Venezuelan and Colombian nationality Josue Angel Santana Pena (also known as “Santanita”) – Born June 26, 1995 – Male, Venezuelan citizen Felix Anner Castillo Rondon (also known as “Arnel” or “Pure Arnel”) – Born January 12, 1984 – Male, Venezuelan citizen, also has links to Peru – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-16692836 Wilmer Jose Perez Castillo (also known as “Wilmer Guayabal”) – Born August 19, 1985, in Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-17789572 Yohan Jose Romero (also known as “Petrica” or “Johan”) – Born October 31, 1977, in Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen Legal Reasons for Sanctions These individuals were listed due to being owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the group TREN DE ARAGUA. This group’s property and interests in property are already blocked under U.S. law. Sanctions were applied under two main Executive Orders: Executive Order 13581, as amended, which targets transnational criminal organizations. Executive Order 13224, as amended, which targets those linked to terrorism. Each person listed faces a secondary sanctions risk under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. Where to Learn More The full SDN List and more information about these sanctions can be found on the OFAC website at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Contact Information For questions, contact OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Official Notice Ends This action was officially signed by Lawrence M. Scheinert, Acting Deputy Director of OFAC. The official record is available in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 137, dated July 21, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds More Entities and Vessels to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed several companies, one person, and multiple vessels on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action was issued on July 3, 2025. Blocked Companies The following companies are now blocked under Executive Order 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of Iran: TRANS ARCTIC GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES PTE. LTD. (Singapore) EGIR SHIPPING LTD (Seychelles) FOTIS LINES INCORPORATED (Marshall Islands) THEMIS LIMITED (Marshall Islands) BETENSH GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED AND DONG DONG SHIPPING LIMITED (British Virgin Islands) Under Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886, the following companies are blocked for helping AL-QATIRJI COMPANY, which is linked to supporting terrorism: DIMA SHIPPING AND TRADING COMPANY (Turkey, Liberia) GRAT SHIPPING CO LTD (Seychelles) WHITE SANDS SHIPMANAGEMENT CORP. (Seychelles) Blocked Person One individual has also been blocked under Executive Order 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of Iran: Salim Ahmed Said, who is also known as Omeed Salam, Mohammed Saeed, Salem Omed, `Umed Salim, or `Umeed Salim. He lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and holds a UK passport. Vessels Identified as Blocked Property OFAC identified several ships as property connected to the blocked companies: FOTIS (LPG Tanker, Comoros flag), linked to FOTIS LINES INCORPORATED THEMIS (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama flag), linked to THEMIS LIMITED VIZURI (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to EGIR SHIPPING LTD BIANCA JOYSEL (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama flag), linked to BETENSH GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED AND DONG DONG SHIPPING LIMITED DIJILAH (Crude Oil Tanker, Marshall Islands flag), linked to VS TANKERS FREE ZONE ENTITY–F.Z.E DMCC BRANCH Other vessels identified with a secondary sanctions risk under Executive Order 13224 are: ATILA (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to GRAT SHIPPING CO LTD ELIZABET (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to WHITE SANDS SHIPMANAGEMENT CORP. GAS MARYAM (LPG Tanker, Palau flag), linked to DIMA SHIPPING AND TRADING COMPANY Sanctions Implications All property and interests in property of these entities and individuals within U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with them. Further information and the full SDN List are available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Contacts for More Information For questions, contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control at: Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Licensing: 202-622-2480 Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 This notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of OFAC. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Action Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This update was made on July 3, 2025. The decision was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 129, dated Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The update includes the names of new persons and one or more entities. OFAC has determined that these persons meet the legal criteria needed to be added to the SDN List. When someone is added to the SDN List, all property and interests in property that are under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are not allowed to do business or have financial transactions with these people or entities. The names of the newly listed persons and entities are now published by OFAC. The SDN List is a tool that helps stop illegal financial activities. More information and the complete SDN List are available on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The Acting Director of OFAC, Lisa M. Palluconi, signed this notice. The notice was officially filed on July 8, 2025. For questions about OFAC actions, contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, the Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Contact can also be made online at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. The new sanctions have immediate effect. U.S. persons, companies, and financial institutions should review the list and ensure full compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New Sanctions Against Individual Linked to TREN DE ARAGUA Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a new sanctions action in the Federal Register. OFAC added one individual to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The person is Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano. He is also known as “El Viejo,” “Giovanny,” and “Giovanny San Vicente.” Mosquera Serrano is connected to Venezuela and Colombia. He was born on February 22, 1988, in San Vicente, Aragua, Venezuela. He is male and a Venezuelan national. He has a Venezuelan national ID number: 20243384. OFAC states that all of Mosquera Serrano’s property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to have any transactions with him. This action was taken under several legal authorities. Mosquera Serrano was designated under section 1(a)(ii)(C) of Executive Order 13581, “Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations,” as amended. He is accused of being owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, TREN DE ARAGUA, a transnational criminal organization whose property is already blocked. He was also designated under section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 13224, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,” as amended. OFAC says he is linked by ownership or control, or is acting for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, TREN DE ARAGUA, whose property and interests in property are blocked under this order too. This notice was issued on June 24, 2025. Details about the SDN List and OFAC’s sanction programs are available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Contacts for further information are provided by OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490 Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, signed the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Removes Sakan General Trading From Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC made this change on June 20, 2025. The update involves the removal of one entity from the SDN List. The entity is Sakan General Trading. Sakan General Trading was also known as Royal Credit General Trading, and Sakan General Trading, LLC. The company’s listed address is 14th Floor, Office 1401, Al Owais Business Tower, 53, 24th Street, Al Sabkha-115, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sakan General Trading was previously on the SDN List under Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. The company was linked to ANSAR EXCHANGE. Because of this removal, all property and interests in property of Sakan General Trading are no longer blocked. U.S. persons are no longer generally prohibited from transactions with this company. OFAC publishes these updates on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. More information about OFAC sanctions programs and the SDN List is available online. This action was announced by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. The notice appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 122, on June 27, 2025, pages 27754-27756. For questions, contact the OFAC offices at 202-622-2420, 202-622-2480, or 202-622-2490. More contact options are also online. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Announces Public Comment Period for Proposed OFAC Sanctions Reconsideration Portal Estimated reading time: 4 minutes On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a notice in the Federal Register. This notice invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on a new proposed electronic “Sanctions Reconsideration Portal.” This proposal is part of OFAC’s efforts to make it easier to send and review requests related to their sanctions programs. The portal would let people or groups who are on an OFAC sanctions list, such as the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), ask OFAC to reconsider their listing. The system will also let people explain why they think they should be taken off the list, and share supporting information. People who want to use the portal will do so by choice. There are no changes to any other forms or collections connected with this process. OFAC expects about 300 people per year to use this new portal. Each request is expected to take about 3 hours to complete, making the total expected reporting burden about 900 hours per year. The information collected through the Sanctions Reconsideration Portal will be used by the Treasury Department to help with decisions about sanctions, enforcement, and civil penalties. The collection is based on Section 501.807 of the OFAC’s Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations, which covers how people can ask OFAC to reconsider listings of people or property. OFAC is asking for public comments on several main points: If the information collection is needed for the agency’s work. If the estimates of reporting burden are correct. How to make the information collected better and clearer. How to reduce the burden on people sending information, especially using technology. What any start-up or ongoing costs might be. All comments must be sent in before August 25, 2025. Comments can be submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov or by email. Details for both options are listed in the official notice. The notice stresses not to include any personal or confidential business information not meant for public view. Any comments received will be kept as public records and will be considered for OFAC’s request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. For more information, contact the OFAC Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs at 202-622-4855 or through the OFAC website. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 121 (June 26, 2025), pages 27389-27390. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds Names to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On June 16, 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a notice in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 114. The notice listed new actions taken under OFAC’s sanctions program. OFAC has added persons to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These persons were added because OFAC decided that certain legal criteria were met. All property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction that belong to these persons are now blocked. People in the United States are generally not allowed to do business or transactions with them. The action was issued by OFAC on June 10, 2025. The SDN List and more information about the sanctions programs can be found at the OFAC website: https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. If you have questions, you can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. You can also use https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac to get in touch with OFAC. The official record is available in the Federal Register through the Government Publishing Office at www.gpo.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Members and Companies Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published new actions on June 9, 2025. OFAC added several people and companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action blocks all property and interests owned by these people and groups in the United States. U.S. citizens cannot do business with them. The designations follow two Executive Orders: Executive Order 14059 targets foreign persons involved in the global illegal drug trade. Executive Order 13224 targets people and groups who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. People Added to the SDN List Victor Manuel Barraza Pablos – Also known as “El 40” – Born July 17, 1990, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Archivaldo Ivan Guzman Salazar – Also known as Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, “Chapito,” or “Tocallo” – Born August 15, 1983, in Durango, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar – Also known as “Alfredito” or “Menor” – Born May 17, 1986, in Jalisco, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Jose Raul Nunez Rios – Also known as “El Lic” – Born October 11, 1981, in Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Sheila Paola Urias Vazquez – Also known as Sheila Paola Urias de Nunez – Born March 14, 1994, in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Companies and Groups Added to the SDN List Beach y Marina, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Involved in construction – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Carpe Diem Spa – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Offers beauty treatments – Website: www.sheilauriaspa.com – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Club Playa Real, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Provides tour operator activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Comercializadora Copado, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Sells household goods – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Eco Campestres Ultra, S.A.P.I. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Operates as a holding company – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios IMB 24 Siete, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Handles construction of buildings – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Los Chapitos – Criminal organization in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel MKT 24 Siete, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Works in advertising – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Mue Renta y Venta de Vestidos – Located at Avenida Francisco Solis No. 2601, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Offers beauty treatment services – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Proyecta Interna, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Handles construction activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Sea Wa Beach Club, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Provides tour operator activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios What These Sanctions Mean All property of these people and businesses within U.S. jurisdiction is blocked. U.S. persons must not do business with them. These actions follow U.S. laws meant to stop illegal drugs and combat terrorism. More information about OFAC sanctions is available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken a new sanctions action. This was announced in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, on Friday, June 13, 2025. Who Is Affected OFAC has added new persons and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The names of these persons and vessels were published because OFAC decided that certain legal criteria are met. What Does This Mean All property and interests in property of these persons that are under U.S. control are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or make transactions with them. The vessels on the SDN List are also blocked because a blocked person owns or controls them. Key Dates This sanctions action was issued on May 8, 2025. Contact Information Questions can be directed to OFAC’s 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. More details are also at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. Online Resources The SDN List and more information about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Vessels Identified IMPALAS (S9Z4)Crude Oil TankerFlag: Sao Tome & PrincipeYear Built: 1999IMO: 9171448MMSI: 668116257Linked To: EMBRACE QUE LIMITED THANE (T7BR8)Crude Oil TankerFlag: San MarinoYear Built: 2002IMO: 9237228MMSI: 268246702Linked To: NISSHO LINES INCORPORATED STAR TWINKLE 6 (3E5173)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2004IMO: 9256987MMSI: 352003519Linked To: STAR TWINKLE SHIPPING LIMITED LAMD (also known as TAI HE) (3E6106)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2007IMO: 9320843MMSI: 352003859Linked To: HONG KONG PRIME TRADING CO., LIMITED SKADI (HPPN)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2001IMO: 9230971MMSI: 352421000Linked To: SKADI LIMITED BIG MAG (HORS)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2002IMO: 9263215MMSI: 356336000Linked To: PROPITIOUS FOREVER TRADING CO LTD All these vessels are now property blocked by OFAC as part of this action. Authority This notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Legal Reference Federal Register Document Number: 2025-10808. Filed 6-12-25, 8:45 am. Billing Code 4810-AL-P. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Individuals Linked to Illicit Drug Trade Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The sanctions are based on findings that these people have aided in the spread of illegal drugs or related activity. The action is based on Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” This order was issued on December 15, 2021. The order blocks property and interests in property in the United States for those involved with the illegal drug trade globally. The sanctions were announced on June 5, 2025. The full list of sanctioned individuals follows: 1. Mark Cromwell Also known as “Demon” and “Diamond” Addresses: Lot 40 Vigilance and Lot 10 Buxton, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Date of Birth: March 29, 1982 Place of Birth: Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 2. Paul Daby Jr. Also known as Paul Daby Ramsuchit, “Randell,” and “Rondell” Address: 127 D’Aguiar Park, Georgetown, Guyana Date of Birth: July 6, 1985 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0232980 (Guyana) National ID: 112094656 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 3. Randolph Duncan Also known as Rudolph Duncan Address: Guyana Date of Birth: February 18, 1970 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Cedula: V-25086099 (Venezuela) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 4. Manuel Salazar Gutierrez Also known as “Manguera” and “Orejon” Country: Colombia Date of Birth: December 31, 1966 Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 76252205 (Colombia) Passport: BC336116 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 5. Yeison Andres Sanchez Vallejo Also known as “Andreas” and “Blacks” Countries: Colombia and Guyana (Arakaka, Barima-Waini Region, Guyana) Date of Birth: July 15, 1990 Place of Birth: Puerto Salgar, Colombia Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 1003698707 (Colombia) Passport: AU089105 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 6. Himnauth Sawh Country: Guyana Date of Birth: June 3, 1988 Place of Birth: Cane Grove, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0293133 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. All assets and interests in property in the U.S. of these individuals are now blocked. U.S. persons are not allowed to do business with them. Further details about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For more information, contact OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds New Names to OFAC Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken new action. On June 6, 2025, OFAC placed new names on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This means all property and interests in property of these persons that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or have financial transactions with these people. OFAC is part of the Treasury Department. It handles sanctions and makes sure they are followed. Sanctions are used to stop certain people and groups from using money or banks linked to the U.S. The OFAC notice was first issued on June 6, 2025. The official information was printed in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 111, on June 11, 2025. The notice includes detailed lists and information about who has been added. If you need more details, the full SDN List is on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The web page also has additional information about sanctions. People with questions can contact OFAC. For Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 For Licensing: 202-622-2480 For Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Or visit: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac The notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. This action means that U.S. persons must not help or work with the listed persons. The law also blocks any items or money they might have in the United States. The official notice and the sanctions are published on pages 24699 to 24707 of the Federal Register for June 11, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Announces OFAC Sanctions Action Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a notice about actions taken by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This notice was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 105. OFAC has added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, also called the SDN List. According to this notice, OFAC decided that legal rules for adding these people were met. When someone is placed on the SDN List, all their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business or other transactions with these people. The action became effective on May 29, 2025. This means that the sanctions started on that date. Extra information about the SDN List and OFAC’s sanctions programs is available on the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. If anyone has questions about this notice, they can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. There is also an online contact form at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. This notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The official Federal Register Document Number is 2025-10055. Legal Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.