OFAC OFAC Specially Designated Nationals List
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
About the SDN List
The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List is maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The list includes individuals, entities, and organizations that the U.S. government has determined pose a threat to national security.
Legal Consequences
U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with individuals or entities on the SDN List. Violations can result in severe civil and criminal penalties, including fines of up to millions of dollars and imprisonment.