Specially Designated Nationals List

The Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List is a compilation maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It includes individuals, entities, and organizations that are involved in activities like terrorism, drug trafficking, or WMD proliferation. Americans and U.S. companies are generally prohibited from doing business with these designated parties, and their assets within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. The list aims to prevent illegal activities and sanctions enforcement, providing a tool for financial institutions and businesses to identify and avoid dealings with sanctioned individuals or entities.