Patriot Act Search - Office of Foreign Assets Control - OFAC SDN

The Patriot Act Search, or "OFAC SDN" stands for Office of Foreign Assets Control, Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control is part of the U. S. Treasury. It is the official body that determines whether or not an entity or individual is permitted to do business with the United States.

The OFAC SDN is a list of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific.

This report is designed as a reference tool providing actual notice of actions by OFAC with respect to Specially Designated Nationals and other persons  (which term includes both individuals and entities) whose property is blocked, to assist the public in complying with the various sanctions programs administered by OFAC.

This report was originally designed for use by financial institutions; they are not permitted to deal with anyone on the list. A similar restriction applies to insurance companies. It is safe to assume that employers, also, would prefer not to hire someone on the SDN list.

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