OFAC Makes Changes in SDN List Over Syria, Terrorism and Narcotics Violations
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control made changes to the Specially Designated Nationals list on Dec. 17 over Syria-related violations (here). OFAC followed that up with a batch of counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics sanctions on Dec. 18 (here).
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The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List through the two sanctions packages:
- Abdulkarim, Wael (Syria)
- Barqawi, Ahmad (Syria)
- Bektas, Halis (Switzerland)
- Hollebrand, Alexander (Netherlands)
- Van Mazijk, Paul (Netherlands)
- Al-Rubaysh, Ibrahim (Saudi Arabia)
- Araujo Uriarte, Alejandra (Mexico)
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
- Abdulkarim Group (Syria)
- Bluemarine Shipping Agency (Switzerland)
- Maxima Middle East Trading (United Arab Emirates)
- Rixo International Trading (Switzerland)
- Skirron Holding Shipping Agency (Switzerland)
- Staroil (Netherlands)
- Ajnad Misr (Egypt)
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's Foreign Sanctions Evaders List:
- Bektas, Halis (Switzerland)
- Hollebrand, Alexander (Netherlands)
- Van Mazijk, Paul (Netherlands)
The following entities have been added to OFAC's Foreign Sanctions Evaders List:
- Bluemarine Shipping Agency (Switzerland)
- Rixo International Trading (Switzerland)
- Staroil (Netherlands)