INTRODUCTION TO OFAC
The “Introduction to OFAC” web series is a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on the fundamentals of the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and U.S. sanctions implementation. The first episode introduces viewers to OFAC and its place within the U.S. government, as well as its history, mission, and relationship with the public.
For more information on this new video series, please see this July 28, 2023 OFAC blog post.
Introduction to OFAC Series – Episode 1: The Office of Foreign Assets Control | Introduction to OFAC Series – Episode 2: Blocking and Non-Blocking Sanctions |
OFAC BASICS
These videos introduce viewers to different types of OFAC sanctions lists and provide a brief tutorial on how to use OFAC’s Sanction List Search tool to assess potential matches to sanctioned persons or what to do when your funds are blocked.
The information in these videos is for training purposes only, is subject to change, and is only current as of July 12, 2024. They do not have the force of law, and do not supplement or modify the statutes, regulations, executive orders, or other authorities that govern sanctions administered by OFAC.
OFAC Basics: Sanctions List Search | OFAC Basics: My Funds are Blocked, Now What? |