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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7735
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new action against certain individuals, adding them to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action, effective from January 15, 2025, blocks all property and interests in property these individuals have within U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, Americans are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with the listed individuals. More information and the updated list can be accessed on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury has decided that some people are no longer allowed to do business with anyone in America because they broke important rules. This means that their U.S. stuff is locked up, and Americans can't deal with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8422
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that it has added an individual's name to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action means the person's property and assets under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens and businesses are not allowed to conduct transactions with them. This decision was made because the individual met certain legal criteria. More information and the full list can be found on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has put a person on a special list because they did something wrong, so now people in America can't do business with them. This means their stuff in America is "frozen" and can't be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105687
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals from Uzbekistan to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals have been identified as being involved in serious human rights abuses. As a result, all their properties and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally barred from conducting transactions with them. The publication of this information ensures compliance and raises awareness about these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department has decided that some people from Uzbekistan did bad things, so they can't use their money or things in the U.S., and people in the U.S. can't do business with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7763
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of certain people and companies from Russia and China that Americans are not allowed to do business with because they are involved in harmful activities. This means that anything they own in the U.S. is blocked and Americans can't trade with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6969
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This update includes individuals and entities that have met specific legal criteria under Executive Order 13818, related to human rights abuses or corruption. As a result, any property and interests in property they have within U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in financial transactions with them. The details of the designated individuals and entities, including reasons for their designation, are available on the OFAC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government made a list of people and groups from other countries who did bad things like hurting others or stealing money, and they're telling everyone in the U.S. not to do business with them. Any of their stuff that is in the U.S. gets taken away to stop them from continuing those bad actions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104308
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that they are adding one or more persons to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action means that any property or interests these individuals have within the United States are now blocked. As a result, people in the U.S. are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with these individuals. The decision was effective as of December 17, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department has decided to put some people on a special list because they did something that makes it so people in the U.S. can't do business with them anymore. This means any things these people own in the U.S. are now frozen and can't be touched.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12447
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals and organizations to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This includes Rawa Majid, also known as the "Kurdish Fox," who is linked to the FOXTROT NETWORK, a significant transnational criminal organization based in Sweden. Any property these individuals have in U.S. jurisdiction is blocked, and Americans are usually not allowed to do business with them. The details of this action and more information about OFAC sanctions can be found on their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has put a "stop" sign on some people, including a person named Rawa Majid and his group, the FOXTROT NETWORK, so folks in the U.S. can't play, trade, or swap things with them because they did some bad stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8097
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new updates to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list includes names of individuals whose properties and financial interests that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are restricted, and it is generally unlawful for U.S. citizens to do business with them. In addition to adding new names, OFAC has also updated information on two individuals already on the list. Further details about the list and related sanctions are available on the OFAC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people who have been naughty with their money, and now Americans aren't allowed to do business with them. They also added more info about two people already on the list, but didn't say exactly what changed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16073
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action freezes any U.S.-based property and financial assets these individuals and vessels may have, and generally bars U.S. citizens and entities from conducting business with them. Notably, Jugwinder Singh Brar and multiple vessels linked to him, as well as vessels associated with companies like GLORY INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC and GLOBAL TANKERS PRIVATE LIMITED, are included on this list for their connection to Iran's petroleum industry. These designations are based on Executive Order 13902, which imposes sanctions on Iran's economic sectors.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people and ships that no one in the U.S. can do business with because they are connected to some activities in Iran. This means their U.S. belongings are frozen until further notice.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8090
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) as of January 17, 2025. These individuals have been identified based on meeting specific legal criteria, resulting in their properties and interests within U.S. jurisdiction being blocked. This means that people in the United States generally cannot legally engage in transactions with the individuals listed. More information about the sanctions and the SDN List is available on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is saying that some people are not allowed to do business in the U.S. anymore because they did something wrong, and now no one in the U.S. can trade with them. If you want more details, you’d need to check their website.

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