May 29, 2014: EU, HMT add 15 to Ukraine-related sanctions
On Tuesday, Her Majesty's Treasury, in accordance with Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 433/2014, added the following to sanctions on Russia in relation to the crisis in Ukraine: BELAVENTSEV,...
View ArticleApril 29, 2014: OSFI adds 2 to terror rolls
On Tuesday, OSFI added the following to its Consolidated List: International Relief Fund for the Afflicted and Needy – Canada (also known among other names as International Relief Fund for the...
View ArticleUN, DFAT remove Wali Ur Rehman from Al-Qaida list
Wednesday, Australian regulators removed the following person from their Consolidated List, after action by the United Nations: QI.U.287.10. Name: 1: WALI 2: UR REHMAN 3: na 4: na Title: na...
View ArticleMay 1, 2014: Afghan narcotics ring designated by OFAC
Yesterday, OFAC designated the following persons: AHMADY MOHAMMAD DIN, Atiqullah (a.k.a. AHMADY, Atiqullah; a.k.a. ATIQULLAH, Haji Ahmedy; a.k.a. “HASHAM, Haji”), Manzil Hati Atiq, Nahya-6, Shah-e-naw,...
View ArticleMay 1: OSFI catches up to WALI UR REHMAN delisting
Darn time zones! OSFI updated its Consolidated List yesterday, deleting the following person, based on their removal from the anti-terror sanctions by the United Nations: QI.U.287.10. Name: 1: WALI 2:...
View ArticleOFAC FAQ on Private Relief Efforts in Somalia
129. Can I make a private donation to a charity that is delivering humanitarian assistance in Somalia? Yes. Please visit USAID’s website for more information about how you can help.[08-04-11] Print...
View ArticleMay 6, 2014: OFAC designates 2 under South Sudan-related sanctions
On Tuesday, OFAC added the following 2 persons: GADET, Peter (a.k.a. GATDET, Peter; a.k.a. YAAK, Peter Gadet; a.k.a. YAAK, Peter Gatdet; a.k.a. YAK, Peter Gadet; a.k.a. YAKA, Peter Gatdeet; a.k.a....
View ArticleMay 6, 2014: HMT, EU remove one from Al-Qaida sanctions
On Tuesday, Her Majesty's Treasury, on the basis of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 450/2014, removed the following person from the Al-Qaida sanctions in the Consolidated List: ABDAOUI,...
View ArticleMay 2, 2014: SECO adds 15 to Ukraine-related sanctions
On Friday, Swiss regulators added the following 15 persons: SSID: 175-27524 Name: Kozak Dmitry Nikolayevich DOB: 7 Nov 1958 POB: Kirovohrad, Ukraine Justification: Deputy Prime Minister. Responsible...
View ArticleLouie, Louie: More OFAC Kingpin Designations
On Wednesday, OFAC added the following persons: LOUIE, Daniel Maurice; DOB 23 Dec 1955; POB Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada; nationality Canada; Passport QH005189 (Canada); Driver's License No....
View ArticleSomething you don’t see everyday…
On Tuesday, OFAC assessed a civil monetary penalty on an individual for violating the ITSR (Iranian Transaction Sanctions Regulations) – here's the notice in its entirety: ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR...
View ArticleMay 8, 2014: OFAC adds to Syrian sanctions list
On Thursday, OFAC added the following persons: AL-HASSAN, Bassam (a.k.a. HASAN, Basam; a.k.a. HASAN, Bassam; a.k.a. HASSAN, Bassam); DOB 1961; alt. DOB 1960; alt. DOB 1962; POB Homs, Syria; Brigadier...
View ArticleMay 8, 2014: HMT renews TAFA designation for Mohammed Fawaz Khaled
On Thursday, Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT) renewed the Final Designation, under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act of 2010 (TAFA) of the following person: KHALED, Mohammed, Fawaz a.k.a: (1) ALHARETH,...
View ArticleMay 8, 2014: OFAC publishes Ukraine-related sanctions regulations
On Thursday, OFAC published the regulations for the Ukraine-related sanctions. Interestingly enough, there was no email notification for this publication. Mr. Watchlist will dissect the regulations...
View ArticleSomething you don’t see everyday…
On Tuesday, OFAC assessed a civil monetary penalty on an individual for violating the ITSR (Iranian Transaction Sanctions Regulations) – here's the notice in its entirety: ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR...
View ArticleOFAC Enforcement Action: AIG fined $279,038 for Cuban sanctions violations
There were 3,560 non-egregious, voluntarily self-disclosed violations between 2006 and 2009, for a base penalty of $413,390. Here's what happened: Between January 2006 and March 2009, two AIG...
View ArticleOFAC Enforcement Action against Decolar.com, Inc.
The company, whose HQ is in Buenos Aires, but who is incorporated in Delaware, was fined $2,809,800 on Tuesday for violations of the Cuban Asset Control Regulations, for providing air and hotel travel...
View ArticleOFAC’s FAQ on Bank of Kunlun CISADA Finding
207. What were the criteria for this finding? How many other institutions were you looking at and why did you decide to take action against Bank of Kunlun? Based on information made available to the...
View ArticleMay 13, 2014: New Executive Order, OFAC designations for Central African...
On Tuesday, President Obama issued a new Executive Order, under his powers under IEEPA, the National Emergencies Act, the United Nations Participation Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and...
View ArticleMay 13, 2014: HMT updates Ukraine, Ivory Coast sanctions
On Tuesday, Her Majesty's Treasury updated its Consolidated List for changes to two different sanctions regimes. First, it added the following 13 individuals: BEZLER, Igor, MykolaiovychDOB:...
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