HKMA Alert: Fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites
Press Releases 25 Nov 2019 Fraudulent websites related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The...
View ArticleDecember 6, 2019: OFAC designates Iraqis under Global Magnitsky sanctions
On Friday, OFAC added the following persons: AL-ISSAWI, Khamis Farhan Al-Khanjar (a.k.a. ALESSAWI, Khamis F Ali; a.k.a. ALI, Khamees Farhan Ali; a.k.a. ALI, Khames Farhan Ali; a.k.a. AL-KHANJAR,...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: Standard Chartered Bank phishing emails
Press Releases 26 Nov 2019 Phishing emails related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release...
View ArticleDecember 9, 2019: OFAC issues 2 new Venezuela FAQs
On Monday, OFAC added the following 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) under its Venezuela sanctions program: 808. Do I need a specific license from OFAC to file a suit in U.S. court against a person...
View ArticleDecember 9, 2019: Global Magnitsky changes + 2 new Venezuela designations
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued Global Magnitsky General License Number 1: Authorizing Certain Activities Necessary to the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Ventspils Freeport...
View ArticleEven more Global Magnitsky designations…
Earlier today, OFAC added the following persons: AL-WARFALLI, Mahmud (a.k.a. AL-WERFALLI, Mahmoud; a.k.a. AL-WERFALLI, Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf), Benghazi, Libya; DOB 1978; nationality Libya; Gender Male...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: Fraudulent Ant Bank website
Press Releases 28 Nov 2019 Fraudulent website related to Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Ant...
View ArticleOFAC adds and updates Iran listings, issues new FAQs
Today, OFAC added a person: KHEDRI, Abdolhossein (a.k.a. KHEDRI, Abdolhossein Heid; a.k.a. KHEDRI, Abdul Hossein; a.k.a. KHODRI, Abed Al Hsein Heid), Iran; DOB May 1971; POB Bushehr Province, Iran;...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: Fraudulent Bank of Singapore website
Press Releases 28 Nov 2019 Fraudulent website related to Bank of Singapore Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank of...
View ArticleDecember 12, 2019: OFAC adds to Nicaragua sanctions
On Thursday, OFAC added the following person: ORTEGA MURILLO, Rafael Antonio (a.k.a. “ORTEGA, Payo”), KM 13 Carretera Masaya, Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 09 Dec 1968; POB Managua, Nicaragua; nationality...
View ArticleOne way to avoid OFAC enforcement: go out of business
OFAC Issues a Finding of Violation to Aero Sky Aircraft Maintenance, Inc. for Violations of the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations: OFAC has issued a Finding of Violation to Aero Sky Aircraft...
View ArticleOFAC adds counter terrorism designations (and FAQs), and removes cyber...
Today OFAC added the following persons: AHMAD, Nazem Said (a.k.a. AHMAD, Nazem Ali; a.k.a. AHMAD, Nazem Saeed; a.k.a. AHMAD, Nazim; a.k.a. AHMAD, Nazim Sa’id; a.k.a. AHMAD, Nizam Saed; a.k.a. AHMED,...
View ArticleOFAC adds 2 people to South Sudan sanctions
Earlier today, OFAC added the following 2 individuals: to their South Sudan-related sanctions program: JUUK, Kuol Manyang (a.k.a. JUUK CHAW, Kuol Manyang), Juba, South Sudan; DOB 01 Jan 1945; POB...
View ArticleNews that is not really news, if you think about it, from OFSI
OFSI service over the Christmas period OFSI will be operating a reduced service during the Christmas and New Year period. From 12.00 on Friday 20 December until Friday 3 January 2020 inclusive, we...
View ArticleDecember 17, 2019: OFAC publishes 1QFY2019 TSRA Licensing Report
Here is OFAC’s summary: From October 1 through December 31, 2018, OFAC’s Licensing Division received a total of 36 applications pursuant to Section 906(a)(1) of the TSRA. During this period, OFAC...
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EU extends Russia sanctions for another 6 months
Russia: EU prolongs economic sanctions by six months This document is available in non-EU languages: Russian Infographic – EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine See full infographic Today, the...
View ArticleDecember 18, 2019: Well, that was quick…
On Wednesday, OFAC removed the following entities from the Global Magnitsky sanctions program: VENTSPILS FREEPORT AUTHORITY (a.k.a. FREEPORT OF VENTSPILS; a.k.a. FREEPORT OF VENTSPILS AUTHORITY; a.k.a....
View ArticleOFAC adds 2 more people to Iran sanctions
Today, OFAC added the following 2 individuals to its Iran sanctions program: MOGHISSEH, Mohammad (Arabic: محمد مقیسه) (a.k.a. MOGHISEH, Mohammad; a.k.a. MOGHISSEH, Mohammad Nasser (Arabic: محمد ناصر...
View ArticleDecember 19, 2019: EU, OFSI correct a Venezuela listing
On Thursday, UK officials updated the following individual Venezuela sanctions listing: 1. LUCENARAMIREZ LUCENA RAMIREZ, Tibisay DOB: 26/04/1959. Position: President of the National Electoral Council...
View ArticleDecember 19, 2019: One leaves Cuba sanctions, plus a bunch of narcotics...
On Thursday, OFAC added the following persons: CRUZ OVALLE, Juan Carlos (a.k.a. “EL HIELERO”), 5 Calle, 1-35, Zona 1, Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 11 Sep 1975; alt. DOB 06 Nov 1975;...
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