March 30, 2023: Switzerland adjusts Russia sanctions for humanitarian...
NEWS 30 March 2023 International sanction 2023 Updated sanction report The Federal Council on the 29th. March 2023 further sanctions against Russia came into effect. He has amended the Ordinance on...
View ArticleEU implements humanitarian aid exceptions
Humanitarian action: EU introduces exemptions to sanctions to facilitate the delivery of assistance The Council today decided to modify several Council acts concerning EU restrictive measures...
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Today at OFAC: GLOMAG designation, GLOMAG GL, GLOMAG FAQ
Today, OFAC added the following entity: TABACALERA DEL ESTE S.A. (a.k.a. TABESA), Ybyra Pyta s/n Esquina Mandarinas, Villa Conavi II, Hernandarias 7220, Paraguay; Calle Yvyra Pyta y Mandarinas, Barrio...
View ArticleMarch 30, 2023: State Department Statement on yesterday’s OFAC DPRK designation
Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2023 Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related...
View ArticleMarch 30, 2023: OFAC updates Russia sanctions FAQ
For some reason, OFAC included an announcement of this update on the same Recent Actions page as the Wells Fargo Enforcement action (post to come on that later today) – they updated Russia-related...
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March 30, 2023: Wells Fargo opens its wallet – for OFAC
Here’s the web notice we’re used to seeing: and a bonus!… the settlement agreement: Links: OFAC Notice Settlement Web Notice
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Now, today’s OFAC Enforcement Action: Uphold HQ, Inc. pays $72,230.32
Links: OFAC Notice Enforcement Action
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OFAC’s got a brand new page…
Welcome to OFAC’s new website! 04/03/2023 WELCOME TO OFAC’S NEW WEBSITE NOW HOSTED AT OFAC.TREASURY.GOV! In addition to migrating our site to a new domain, we’ve developed several new...
View ArticleBand of (Corrupt Lebanese) Brothers sanctioned by OFAC
OFAC has designated the following persons: RAHME, Raymond Zina (Arabic: ريمون زينه رحمة) (a.k.a. RAHMEH, Raymond; a.k.a. ZINA, Raymond Samir (Arabic: ريمون سمير زينا)), Lebanon; DOB 01 Oct 1968; POB...
View ArticleHaitian added to GLOMAG sanctions; Online Russian marketplace added to Cyber...
OFAC has added the following person: BODEAU, Gary, 11 Rue Doucet, Delmas 83, Port Au Prince HT6120, Haiti; DOB 18 Nov 1977; POB Port Au Prince, Haiti; nationality Haiti; Gender Male; Passport...
View ArticleState Department Statement on yesterday’s Genesis Market actions by OFAC
Sanctioning Illicit Darknet Marketplace PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 5, 2023 Today, the United States designated Genesis Market, a hacking group that is also one of the...
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Another FAANG Enforcement Action: Microsoft pays just under $3 million
Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and Microsoft Corporation Release Date 04/06/2023 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of...
View ArticleAh, yes… and Treasury issued a press release about the Microsoft CMP
Very unusual… maybe because it touched Crimea & Iran… or maybe because there was also an action from BIS… PRESS RELEASES Microsoft to Pay Over $3.3M in Total Combined Civil Penalties to BIS and...
View ArticleOFAC makes & updates counter terror designations
OFAC has added the following person: AL-URAYDI, Sami Mahmud Mohammed (a.k.a. ERIDI, Sami Mahmoud Mohammad; a.k.a. "AL-SHAMI, Abu Mahmud"), Syria; DOB 1973; POB Amman, Jordan; nationality Jordan;...
View ArticleState Department Statement on yesterday’s counter terror designation
Terrorist Designation of Hurras al-Din Leader PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 11, 2023 The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit...
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Today at OFAC: Russia (designations), Russia (GLs), Russia (FAQ)
OFAC has added the following persons: ATTIKOURIS, Kyriakos, Cyprus; DOB 09 May 1980; POB Limassol, Cyprus; nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; National ID No. 813057 (Cyprus) (individual)...
View ArticleI knew there had to also be a PR from State…
About today’s Russia-related OFAC action… Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 12,...
View ArticleOFAC Friday: more drug traffickers, and updates to Russia listings
The following persons: RUBIO ZEA, Ana Gabriela, Guatemala; DOB 07 Jul 1990; POB Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Female; NIT # 60724218 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1997455950101 (Guatemala)...
View ArticleIn conjunction with OFAC’s counter narcotics action…
From Justice: Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 14, 2023 Justice Department Announces Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel’s Global Operation “Chapitos”...
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OFAC publishes alert on “Possible Evasion of the Russian Oil Price Cap”
Links: OFAC Notice OFAC Alert
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