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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list now includes certain people and vessels whose property and interests are blocked under U.S. law due to their connections with sanctioned entities. U.S. individuals and entities are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with those listed. This action, effective February 24, 2025, includes several crude oil tankers linked to blocked companies under Executive Order 13902.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added two individuals and one entity to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This means their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. individuals and companies are generally prohibited from doing business with them. This action, which was issued on February 11, 2025, is part of OFAC's ongoing sanctions efforts. More details can be found on OFAC's website.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that certain individuals and companies have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is in line with Executive Order 14059, which targets individuals involved in the global illegal drug trade. Consequently, their assets in the United States are frozen, and U.S. citizens are prohibited from conducting business with them. This decision was made on December 17, 2024, and additional information is available on the OFAC website.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals, companies, and vessels that have been added to the OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This designation is based on various legal criteria, primarily relating to activities in the Russian Federation's energy and financial services sectors. The properties and interests of these entities, under the U.S. jurisdiction, are blocked, and American citizens and companies are generally restricted from conducting transactions with them. The notice includes detailed information, including dates, contact details, and online resources for further information on these sanctions.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that one person and one organization have been added to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This decision was made because they met certain legal criteria under U.S. sanctions programs. As a result, all assets these parties have in the U.S. are blocked, and Americans are generally not allowed to do business with them. This action was taken on March 5, 2025, and more details can be found on OFAC's website.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals who are now on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on OFAC's determination that certain legal criteria were met. As a result, all their property and interests in property that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. The list and more information about the sanctions are available on OFAC's website.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that several individuals and entities have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This means their property and interests that are within U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked, and U.S. individuals and companies are generally not allowed to do business with them. The designations include James Kabarebe from Rwanda and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with his business activities related to Kingston Fresh Ltd and Kingston Holding. These actions are based on sanctions aimed at addressing the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a change to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). On March 21, 2025, an entity named Tornado Cash had its assets unblocked, and it was removed from the SDN List. Additionally, an update was made to the listing of an individual, Roman Semenov, although the specifics of the change were not detailed. Despite these changes, any property or interests of this individual under U.S. jurisdiction remain blocked, and U.S. citizens are still largely prohibited from conducting transactions with him.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, based on specific legal criteria. These individuals have been identified as being involved in harmful foreign activities linked to the Russian Federation. Consequently, their property and interests in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. persons cannot engage in transactions with them. One such entity is OJSC Keremet Bank from Kyrgyzstan, which has been targeted due to its significant transactions involving Russia's military-industrial sector.

The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These additions are based on evidence that they have engaged in, or are responsible for, serious human rights abuses. As a result, any property or financial assets they own within the U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and U.S. citizens and companies are generally prohibited from dealing with them. OFAC's list can be accessed on their website for more details.