WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today removed 76 outdated entries from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. The action, part of a sanctions‑modernization initiative, targeted individuals and vessels no longer active, including deceased persons, decommissioned ships, and entities linked to defunct illicit networks. OFAC conducted an interagency review for each removal to ensure no adverse impact on U.S. foreign policy or national security. Treasury’s Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the effort aims to keep sanctions focused on high‑risk threats and to reduce burdens on businesses that must screen for low‑risk matches. The removal list and details are available on the Treasury website.
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