You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, November 24 OFAC has issued a Penalty Notice imposing a $4,677,552 penalty on a natural U.S. Person for two violations of OFAC’s Russia sanctions and for failing to comply with an OFAC subpoena. The facts of the case are interesting since it shows how a transfer of a blocked property is considered null and void, and the importance of OFAC's notices. OFAC considered the violations egregious

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, November 17 Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of State announced its intent to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles, which is headed by Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective November 24, 2025. ( Here ) Tuesday, November 18 There was no major development on this day. Wednesday, November 19 In a coordinated action Australia, the United States, and the Uni

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, November 3 OFSI published guidance for the freight and shipping sector on countering Russian sanctions evasion. The guidance shares best practices and red flags. ( Here ) UK's Revenue & Customs published a case study about a compound settlement involved a penalty of £1,160,725.67, which was paid to HMRC in May 2025, in relation to a UK exporter that made goods available to Russia. The case

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, October 20 Following the designation of the UNSC, OFSI designated two individuals under its Haiti sanctions regime. ( Here ) The EU Council extended its Niger sanctions regime for another year until 24 October 2026. ( Here ) Tuesday, October 21 There was no major development on this day. Wednesday, October 22 OFSI published General License INT/2025/7598960, allowing UK persons to continue

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, October 13 The United Kingdom announced that on January 28, 2026, it will move to a single list for UK sanctions designations. As a reminder, the UK designations are currently detailed in 2 lists, the UK Sanctions List (UKSL), published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets, published for HM Treasury by OFSI. ( Here ) The Europ