US issues Cuba sanctions executive order
→Sanctions teams must add the new Cuba EO to controls before designations land
OFAC
11 briefs
OFAC sanctions Iran network and issues General License W
→Sanctions teams must screen May 1 Iran SDNs and check GL W coverage
OFAC sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila
→Screening teams must block Kabila-linked exposure under DRCONGO authorities now
OFAC issues GL 131E for Lukoil contract negotiations
→Sanctions teams may negotiate defined Lukoil sale contracts under GL 131E only
OFAC adds Iran-linked refinery network to SDN List
→Screening teams must block newly listed Iran-linked refinery parties immediately
OFAC sanctions Sinaloa cartel and Cambodia scam-centre network
→Banks must block listed Sinaloa, Kok An and Cambodia scam-centre SDNs
US OFAC authorises limited transactions with Anco Water Supply under cyber sanctions
→Payments and compliance teams may process water-related transactions with Anco Water Supply within OFAC licence scope
US OFAC designates eight individuals, three firms, and two aircraft under sanctions
→Screening teams must update SDN filters and block transactions linked to designated parties immediately
US OFAC authorises sale of Russian oil loaded before April 17
→Cargoes must prove loading date to qualify for sanctions exemption
US OFAC designates Nicaraguan officials and firms, issues wind-down licence
→Transactions with listed entities must stop except for licensed wind-down
OFAC designates 35 Iran-linked shadow banking facilitators
→Screening teams must block all dealings with newly designated Iran-linked parties