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April 18, 2023: OFAC adds Hizballah sanctions evaders to counter terror...
Yesterday, OFAC added the following persons: AHMAD, Firas Nazem (Arabic: فراس ناظم احمد) (a.k.a. AHMAD, Firas; a.k.a. AHMAD, Firas Michael), 76 Waterstone Drive, Benmore Gardens, Johannesburg, South...
View ArticleOFAC Today: Iran, NPWMD, Nicaragua… and a Venezuela GL and FAQ
Today, OFAC added the following persons: KHOSHGHADAM, Mehdi (Arabic: مهدی خوش قدم) (a.k.a. KHOSH GHADAM, Mehdi), A-1-5, Cita Damansara, PJU 3/27, Sunway Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 47810,...
View ArticleApril 20, 2023: State Department Statement on OFAC Iran actions
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 20, 2023 The United States remains firmly committed to taking action...
View ArticleApril 20, 2023: State Department Statement on OFAC Iran actions
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 20, 2023 The United States remains firmly committed to taking action...
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British American Tobacco violates North Korea sanctions – and there are...
So, the DOJ lays out the overall picture: Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 25, 2023 United States Obtains $629 Million Settlement with British...
View ArticleApril 24, 2023: OFAC adds to Iran, NPWMD & North Korea sanctions lists
On Monday, OFAC added the following persons: ABSALAN, Parviz (Arabic: پرویز آبسالان), Zahedan, Iran; DOB 11 Aug 1964; POB Zabol, Sistan and Baluchistan Province; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions...
View ArticleOFAC updates ITSR and WBSR… technically
Technical Corrections in the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations and Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations Release Date 04/26/2023 Recent Actions Body The Federal Register has posted a...
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April 27, 2023: OFAC Sanctions-a-Rama! First set of Hostages & Wrongfully...
First, the new designations – persons: BAZGHANDI, Rouhollah (a.k.a. BAZGHANDI, Ruhollah), Iran; DOB 07 Mar 1981; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions;...
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New OFAC Venezuela GL & FAQs for settlements with 2016 National Assembly
OFAC today issued a new General License for the Venezuela sanctions program, authorizing transactions related to certain settlements with Venezuela: In conjunction with this, OFAC’s issued 3 new...
View ArticleOFAC designates 2 terrorist finance facilitators
OFAC has added the following persons: ALSHEAK, Omar (a.k.a. AL-SHEIKH, Jihad Issa; a.k.a. "ZAKKUR, Abu-Ahmad"; a.k.a. "ZAKOUR, Abu Ahmed"), Kilis Province, Turkey; DOB 05 Jan 1979; POB Aleppo, Syria;...
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OFSI replaces its legal services General Licence
Legal Services General Licence expired and replaced On Friday 28 April 2023, General Licence INT/2022/2252300 expired. At 00:01 hours on Saturday 29 April 2023, a new General Licence was issued...
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OFSI blog post about new Legal Services General Licence
New Legal Services General Licence Posted by: OFSI, Posted on: 2 May 2023 – Categories: Compliance, Financial Sanctions, Licensing, Russia The Legal Services General Licence (INT/2022/2252300) expired...
View ArticleState Department Statement on OFAC counter terror action
Sanctioning Terrorist Financing Facilitators Jointly with Türkiye PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2023 The United States continues to cooperate with the Republic of...
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OFSI clarifies Evraz Plc-related General Licence
General Licence INT/2022/1710676 amended The definition of the North American Subsidiaries has been amended to make clear that the subsidiaries of Evraz Inc. NA and Evraz Inc. NA – Canada are covered...
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So soon, Sudan?
New Executive Order: and an amended Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): 836. What sanctions are applicable to Sudan and the Government of Sudan? Answer The national emergency declared with respect to the...
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New version of OFAC’s Energy Related Russian sanctions GL
It now expires November 1 – no other apparent changes: Links: OFAC Notice General License 8G
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OFAC adds Sinaloa cartel members to counter narcotics sanctions
OFAC has added the following persons: GUZMAN LOPEZ, Joaquin (a.k.a. "El Guero"; a.k.a. "Guero Moreno"; a.k.a. "Moreno"), Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 16 Jul 1986; POB Sonora, Mexico; nationality Mexico;...
View ArticleMay 10, 2023: OFAC SSL Certificate Technical Note
Important Technical Notice for Users of the OFAC website on SSL Certificates ISSUE: Replacement of SSL certificates on the Treasury Website SYSTEMS/PROCESSES IMPACTED: Scripts and other automated...
View ArticleMay 9, 2023: State Department Statement on OFAC counter-narcotics designations
United States Sanctions Additional Sinaloa Cartel Network of Fentanyl Suppliers PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 9, 2023 The United States is continuing our efforts to disrupt...
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