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February 23, 2018: OFAC designates swaths of DPRK people, companies and cargo...
Today, OFAC sanctioned the following person: TSANG, Yung Yuan (Chinese Traditional: 張永源) (a.k.a. TSANG, Neil; a.k.a. TSANG, Niel; a.k.a. TSANG, Yun Yuan), 8th Floor, Number 466, Sec. 2, Neihu Road,...
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Lost among Friday’s OFAC DPRK designations…
Alongside the North Korea sanctions designations made on Friday, OFAC also, in conjunction with the State Department the US Coast Guards, issued a 10-page advisory (actually 5 pages, plus 5 pages of...
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OFAC added ISIS affiliates and more to terror list.
Today, OFAC added the following people: AL-BARNAWI, Abu Musab (a.k.a. “YUSUF, Habib”), Nigeria; DOB 1991; alt. DOB 1990; alt. DOB 1992; alt. DOB 1993; alt. DOB 1994; alt. DOB 1995 (individual) [SDGT]....
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Effective Today: Reissued OFAC North Korea sanctions regulations
Reissuance of North Korea Sanctions Regulations 3/1/2018 The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is announcing the amendment and reissuance in its entirety of the...
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March 6, 2018: OFAC expands Kingpin roster
Yesterday, OFAC added the following persons: AVILA ROCHA, Maria Monserrat (Latin: ÁVILA ROCHA, María Monserrat) (a.k.a. AVILA DE LA ROCHA, Maria Monserrate; a.k.a. AVILA ROCHA, Maria Monserrate),...
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March 8, 2018: OFAC adds 2 to terror rolls
On March 8, OFAC added the following 2 individuals: ABDI, Abdifatah Abubakar (a.k.a. “MUHAJIR, Musa”), Somalia; Mombasa, Kenya; DOB 15 Apr 1982; POB Somalia; nationality Somalia; Gender Male...
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Finally! OFAC sanctions Russian entities for election meddling, cyber activities
Today, OFAC added the following persons: AFANASYEV, Sergei (a.k.a. AFANASYEV, Sergey), Russia; DOB 16 May 1963; Gender Male (individual) [CAATSA – RUSSIA] (Linked To: MAIN INTELLIGENCE DIRECTORATE)....
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March 20, 2018: Treasury Issues Press Release Supporting Iranian Public
Treasury Department Reaffirms Commitment to Fostering Internet Freedom and Supporting the Iranian People MARCH 19, 2018 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets...
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March 19, 2018: OFAC makes Venezuela sanctions changes
On Monday, OFAC added the following individuals to the SDN List: CONTRERAS, Willian Antonio (a.k.a. CONTRERAS, William), Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 17 Aug 1968; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;...
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OFAC adds Iranian persons, entities to cyber-related sanctions
Today, OFAC added the following persons: GOHARI MOQADAM, Abuzar (a.k.a. GOHARI MOGHADAM, Abuzar; a.k.a. GOHARIMOQADAM, Abuzar); DOB 16 Sep 1980; alt. DOB 17 Sep 1980; POB Zabol, Iran; nationality...
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March 22, 2018: OFAC adds to counter terrorism list, changes Venezuela...
Yesterday, OFAC added one person: ASPERMAN, Joe, Syria; DOB 1987; alt. DOB 1986; alt. DOB 1988; POB Cannes Region, France; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT]. and one entity: KATIBAT AL-IMAM AL-BUKHARI...
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OFAC adjusts for inflation
After years of inaction, OFAC has finally gotten its act together regarding the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act… today, they issued new regulations to implement the adjustments on an...
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April 2, 2018: OFAC adds 7 to terror lists
Yesterday, OFAC added the following 7 persons: AHMAD, Fayyaz (a.k.a. FIAZ, Muhammad; a.k.a. “BAHA’I, Fayaz”; a.k.a. “FAIZ, Shaikh”; a.k.a. “FAYAZ, Sheikh”; a.k.a. “FIYAZ, Sheikh”; a.k.a. “FIYYAZ,...
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April 3, 2018: OFAC updates 1 counter terror listing
On Tuesday, OFAC updated the following counter terrorism sanctions listing: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA (a.k.a. AL MANSOOREEN; a.k.a. AL MANSOORIAN; a.k.a. AL-ANFAL TRUST; a.k.a. AL-MUHAMMADIA STUDENTS; a.k.a....
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Back up the truck: Russian oligarch assets get frozen (among other things)
Today, OFAC added the following persons: AKIMOV, Andrey Igorevich, Russia; DOB 1953; POB Leningrad, Russia; Gender Male; Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]....
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OFAC Russia/Ukraine General License 12
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220 OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Ukraine Related Sanctions Regulations 31 C.F.R. Part 589 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 12 Authorizing Certain Activities...
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OFAC Russia/Ukraine General License 13
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220 OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Ukraine Related Sanctions Regulations 31 C.F.R. Part 589 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 13 Authorizing Certain Transactions...
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New OFAC FAQ related to today’s Ukraine/.Russia designations
567. I am a U.S. person employee or work at an office of a company that was designated under E.O. 13661 or E.O. 13662, or blocked by operation of law pursuant to OFAC’s 50 percent rule on April 6,...
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Updated CAATSA-related OFAC FAQ
542. How does OFAC interpret the following terms as used in section 5 of UFSA, as amended by section 226 of CAATSA: “significant transaction,” “significant financial transaction,” and “facilitated?”...
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Background on April 6th Russian Oligarch designations
Treasury Designates Russian Oligarchs, Officials, and Entities in Response to Worldwide Malign Activity APRIL 6, 2018 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets...
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