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Important Sanctions Compliance Lessons from OFAC’s $11.8m Settlement with Interactive Brokers

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On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a settlement agreement with Interactive Brokers LLC (“Interactive Brokers”) violations of multiple U.S. sanctions...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Sanctions Enforcement in the Cryptocurrency Industry Continues to be a Focus

On December 13, 2023, CoinList Markets LLC (“CoinList”) agreed to pay $1,207,830 pursuant to a settlement agreement with the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (“OFAC”) in connection with allegations that the San Francisco...more

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Insights from OFAC Enforcement Actions So Far

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Each year, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) initiates several enforcement actions targeting companies, financial institutions, and individuals in the United States and abroad. These enforcement actions can present...more

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British American Tobacco Pays $629 Million to Settle Violations of North Korea Sanctions (Part I of II)

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The Justice Department warned  companies that sanctions enforcement is the “new FCPA.” DOJ just delivered its first salvo to back up its message....more

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Microsoft’s OFAC Settlement Underscores Important Remedial Measures (Part II of II)

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Microsoft’s remedial steps provide important best-practices for companies facing similar risk factors in the global economy, especially for global software companies that rely on Internet-based operations....more

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Wells Fargo Pays OFAC $30 Million to Settle Sanctions Violations (Part I of II)

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In our lifetime (however long or short), there is no way any company will ever match Wells Fargo for its record of misconduct, criminal and civil enforcement, and regulatory fines and penalties.  No one, no way....more

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OFAC’s New Year’s Eve Settlement with Danfoss for $4.3 Million for Sanctions Violations

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OFAC closed out 2022 with a late-night $4.3 million settlement with Danfoss A/S, a Danish manufacturer of refrigeration and cooling products for violations of the Iran, Syria and Sudan sanctions programs.  OFAC has had a...more

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Lessons Learned from OFAC’s Settlement with Tango Card

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​​​​​​​On September 30, 2022, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) announced a settlement with Tango Card, Inc. (“Tango Card”), a supplier and distributor of stored valued...more

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OFAC Settles Two Cases with Credit Agricole Corporate Subsidiaries for $1.1 Million

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has demonstrated its ability to multi-task — designing, implementing and enforcing a comprehensive sanctions regime against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, and maintaining...more

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Global Logistics Company Settles OFAC Violations for $6.1 Million

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You have to wonder how OFAC has the time to investigate and settle cases given its significant work implementing the Russia Sanctions Program.  But OFAC continues to demonstrate its commitment to aggressive enforcement. ...more

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OFAC Settles with S&P Global for $78,750 for Violations of Ukraine-Russia Sanctions Program

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Prosecutors and regulators are scouring their files for enforcement actions – criminal and civil – for violations of the 2014 Ukraine-Russia Sanctions Program.  The message being sent is clear – do not violate any sanctions...more

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MoneyGram Payment Systems Agrees to Pay OFAC $34k for Sanctions Violations

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MoneyGram settled with OFAC for $34,329 for 359 sanctions programs violations.  MoneyGram is a global payments service. According to OFAC, the 359 transactions totaled $105,627 in value and were processed on behalf of...more

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UniControl Agrees to Pay $216,464 to Settle Case for Violations of OFAC’s Iran Sanctions Program

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UniControl, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio manufacturer of process controls, airflow pressure switches, boiler controls and other instruments, agreed to pay OFAC $216,464 to settle its liabilities for violation of the Iran Sanctions...more

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DOJ and OFAC Settle with Indonesian Company for $2.5 Million for Violations of the North Korea Sanctions Program

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PT Bukit Muria Jaya (BMJ), a global supplier of cigarette paper based in Indonesia, agreed to pay $1,561,570 for conspiracy to commit bank fraud as part of a scheme to deceive various banks in order to collect payments for...more

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Resolutions Highlight Aggressive Sanctions Enforcement, Need For Senior Level Commitment to Compliance

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On July 16, 2020, Essentra FZE Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of components for cigarettes located in the United Arab Emirates, agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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Episode 118 -- Update on OFAC Enforcement and Lessons Learned

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OFAC's aggressive enforcement program continues. Recently, OFAC announced settlements with Apollo Aviation and Apple. Both of these cases underscore the importance of enhancing OFAC compliance programs. In this Episode,...more

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UK Bank Agrees to Pay $4 Million to Settle OFAC Sudanese Sanctions Violations

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Last week, British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB), located in the United Kingdom, agreed to settle an OFAC enforcement action for $4 million. ...more

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OFAC Sanctions Compliance Insights from Standard Chartered Bank Enforcement Action (Part III of III)

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has promised to issue guidance on effective sanctions compliance programs. This is a long-anticipated update to prior information OFAC has released on the same...more

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Standard Chartered Pays Over $1 Billion for Continuing Sanctions Violations (Part I of III)

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Global banks are the poster children of sanctions violations and the importance of trade compliance. At the top of the heap is Standard Chartered Bank....more

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Stanley Black and Decker Settles OFAC Enforcement Action for $1.9 Million

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Stanley Black and Decker (“Stanley”) and its Chinese subsidiary Jiangsu Guoqiang Tools Co. (“GQ”) agreed to pay approximately $1.9 million to settle OFAC charges that it violated the Iran Sanctions Program. The OFAC...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - February 2019

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Unseals Indictment of Two More Individuals Connected With PDVSA Corruption Scheme - On February 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the unsealing of an indictment...more

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Connecticut Company Reaches Settlement With OFAC Regarding Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations

On February 21, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) entered into a settlement with Connecticut-based ZAG IP, LLC (ZAG) (formerly known as ZAG International, LLC) arising from...more

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OFAC Announces Two Sanctions Enforcement Settlements

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What a difference a year makes — The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) announced two sanctions settlements in the beginning of 2019, a stark difference from 2018 when OFAC announced its first...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

OFAC Settles with Cosmetics Company, Reiterates Importance of Supply Chain Compliance

• Company committed multiple apparent violations of U.S. sanctions on North Korea • Penalty imposed in part because of company’s “non-existent” sanctions compliance program • Settlement underscores need to address supply...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

OFAC Actions Provide Guidance on Sanctions Compliance Best Practices

• Russian corporations de-listed through significant specific steps agreed to with OFAC • Exporter settles for $7.7 million and agrees to comprehensive compliance measures • OFAC outlines sanctions compliance best...more

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