High Priority
BLOCK
OFAC - SDN
Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
About This List
OFAC sanctions for SDN
Detailed Information
OFAC SDN (Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List) is the primary sanctions list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. It contains individuals and entities that are blocked, meaning their assets are frozen and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them. The list includes terrorists, narcotics traffickers, and those determined to be owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries or regimes.
U.S. persons must block any property in their possession or under their control in which an SDN has an interest. SDNs are designated primarily under statutory authorities including the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties.
The SDN list is updated frequently with no predetermined schedule. For official data, visit: OFAC SDN List or search at: OFAC Sanctions Search.
Compliance Implications
This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.
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Search OFAC: SDNDisclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.