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  • 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: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: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:89 FR 104315
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that certain individuals have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action means that all property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals are blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with these individuals. More details, including the list and additional information about OFAC's sanctions programs, can be found on their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury put some people on a special list that means Americans aren't allowed to do business with them, and anything those people own in the U.S. is frozen, kind of like when a toy gets taken away and can't be played with anymore.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101096
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added one entity and one individual to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) as of December 10, 2024. This action means that all their property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons generally cannot conduct transactions with them. The details of this update, including the SDN List, are available on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has added one person and one company to a special list that means no one in the U.S. is allowed to do business with them because they're in trouble. All their stuff in the U.S. is frozen, like when you can't touch something in the freezer until you're told it's okay.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104309
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published names of individuals added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These persons have been sanctioned because they are believed to have helped with corruption or supported someone involved in such activities. As a result, their property within the U.S. is blocked and U.S. persons are generally forbidden from engaging in transactions with them. The notice lists individuals primarily linked to Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni and is part of OFAC's ongoing sanctions efforts under Executive Order 13818.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government made a list of people they think were helping with bad behavior, like corruption, and said nobody in the U.S. can do business with them. These people's things in the U.S. are also locked up and can't be used.

  • 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 16072
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). They have added Jesus Alfredo Beltran Guzman, also known as "Alfredito," "El Mochomito," or "Tito," because he is believed to be involved in the global illicit drug trade. As a result, any property and interests in property he has that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with him. This action is based on the criteria set by Executive Order 14059.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury has put a person named Jesus Alfredo Beltran Guzman on a special list because they believe he is doing bad things with illegal drugs, so people in the U.S. aren't allowed to do business with him or use his stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 186
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has announced that certain individuals have been added to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This determination was made because the individuals met specific legal criteria. As a result, these individuals' assets and property within the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. For more information, OFAC's website offers additional resources on these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has put some people on a special list because they broke certain rules. This means their money and stuff in the U.S. are frozen, and people in the U.S. can't do business with them.

  • 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.

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