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OFAC Sanctions Myanmar Gemstone Entity

The Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Myanma Gems Enterprise, a state-owned entity responsible for “all gemstone activities” in Myanmar, OFAC said April 8. The agency said gemstones are a “key economic resource” for the Myanmar military regime “that is…

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violently repressing pro-democracy protests in the country.”