The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 131I, "Authorizing Certain Transactions for the Negotiation of and Entry Into Contingent Contracts for the Sale of Lukoil International GmbH and Related Maintenance Activities."
In addition, OFAC is amending two associated, Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1224 and 1225) and one Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 1265).
Lastly, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ACUR, Mehmet (a.k.a. AJUR, Mehmet), Kangal Sokak 6 4, Fatih Yavuz Sultan Selim Mah., Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 19 Aug 1982; POB Midyat, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport U28821454 (Turkey) expires 29 May 2033; National ID No. 31250176566 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
AKYUZ, Mehmet, Oksuzler Sokak 10 2, Fatih Iskenderpasha Mah., Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 01 Jan 1983; POB Midyat, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport U36466313 (Turkey) expires 25 Jun 2034; National ID No. 29537233644 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
AKYUZ, Vasfi, 14112 Sokak Door: 47, Seyhan Daghkioghlu Mah., Adana, Turkey; DOB 01 Aug 1969; POB Mardin, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 29570232550 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas, Ecuador; DOB 06 Mar 1987; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No. 1312277484 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
AYAZ, Emrah, Genclik Sokak 5 2, Bahchelievler Fevzichakmak Mah., Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 02 Oct 1984; POB Adana, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 54121688050 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
DEDE, Onder, Gamze Sokak 15 3, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 10 Aug 1972; POB Cankiri, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 17380793996 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).
GONZALEZ LLORT, Fernando, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba; DOB 18 Aug 1963; POB Havana, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Male (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES).
KACMAZ, Halil Ibrahim (a.k.a. KACHMAZ, Halil), Turkey; DOB 02 Mar 1971; POB Mardin, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 62719131246 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).
KARASALIH, Feyyad, United Arab Emirates; Turkey; DOB 27 May 2002; POB Hatay, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport U25359263 (Turkey) expires 29 Nov 2031; National ID No. 47935114464 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
MARTINEZ FREIRE, Leima, Havana, Cuba; DOB 23 Dec 1980; POB Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Female; Passport A008893 (Cuba); National ID No. 80122305756 (Cuba) (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES).
MARTINEZ MENDOZA, Milton Edixson, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 31 Aug 1971; POB Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Cedula No. 1307290450 (Ecuador) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: LOS LOBOS DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION; Linked To: LOS CHONEROS).
MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 01 Jul 1980; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No. 1309153755 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
MERO ARCENTALES, Roberth Alfonso, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 01 Dec 1970; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No. 1306376458 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
MERO BERMELLO, Byron Aladino, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 15 Jul 1983; POB Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No. 1310415516 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
MERO FRANCO, Julio Javier (a.k.a. "Javico"), Ecuador; DOB 09 Aug 1991; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; License 1313833186 (Ecuador) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: LOS CHONEROS).
MERO MERO, Alfonso, Ecuador; DOB 27 May 1945; POB Montecristi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Identification Number 1300092499 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
MOUSAFAR, Masoud, Turkey; DOB 23 Sep 1980; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport K34425246 (Iran) expires 01 Aug 2020 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
RABAZA FERNANDEZ, Noemi Ramona, Havana, Cuba; DOB 13 Jan 1965; POB Bayamo, Granma, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Female; Passport A015779 (Cuba); National ID No. 65011321470 (Cuba) (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES).
SAVCI, Gulay Kaya (a.k.a. SAVJI, Gulay Kaya), Merkez Mah. Deste Sokak 18 8, Kagithane, Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 14 Nov 1980; POB Istanbul, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 34088200656 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
VERA LAZ, Jhonny Francisco (a.k.a. "Baron Poncho"), Ecuador; DOB 09 Aug 1996; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Cedula No. 1308357084 (Ecuador) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO FRANCO, Julio Javier).
YILMAZ, Yunus Alper, Turkey; United Arab Emirates; DOB 1982; POB Mersin, Turkey; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ACINOX COMERCIAL (a.k.a. EMPRESA ACINOX COMERCIAL S.A.), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 1990; Organization Type: Manufacture of basic iron and steel; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise [CUBA-EO14404].
AGENCIA DE CONTRATACION A REPRESENTACIONES COMERCIALES S.A. (a.k.a. ACOREC S.A.), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 22 Oct 1991; Organization Type: Other human resources provision; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 60260 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404].
ALHO FISH, S.A., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 06 Nov 2009; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391767943001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
ARCASDENOE, S.A. (a.k.a. EXPORTADORA Y EMPACADORA ARCASDENOE, S.A.), Manabi, Ecuador; Website http://www.arcasdenoe.com; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391785844001 (Ecuador); Registration Number 50193 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis; Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
CORATUR S.A. (a.k.a. CORPORACION DE ABASTECIMIENTO AL TURISMO S.A.), Miramar, Cuba; Organization Established Date 01 Jan 1998; Organization Type: Non-specialized wholesale trade; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 60418 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: GRUPO EMPRESARIAL DEL COMERCIO EXTERIOR).
EMPRESA CENTRAL DE ABASTECIMIENTO Y VENTAS DE EQUIPOS DE TRANSPORTE PESADO Y SUS PIEZAS (a.k.a. "TRANSIMPORT"), Marianao, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 01 Jan 1962; Organization Type: Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 5445 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: GRUPO EMPRESARIAL DEL COMERCIO EXTERIOR).
EMPRESA COMERCIALIZADORA DE ARTICULOS EN GENERAL (a.k.a. CONSUMIMPORT), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 01 Jan 1962; Organization Type: Non-specialized wholesale trade; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 4967 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: GRUPO EMPRESARIAL DEL COMERCIO EXTERIOR).
EMPRESA DE NIQUEL COMANDANTE ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA (a.k.a. EMPRESA UAC VILLA CLARA), Moa, Holguin, Cuba; Organization Established Date 30 Apr 1990; Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise [CUBA-EO14404].
EMPRESA IMPORTADORA EXPORTADORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA DE METALES (a.k.a. METALCUBA), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 15 Jan 2002; Organization Type: Wholesale of metals and metal ores; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 12591 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404].
GLOBALDISTRIAL, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 23 Apr 2024; Organization Type: Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; RUC # 1391936314001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
GRUPO EMPRESARIAL GEOMINERO SALINERO (a.k.a. GEOMINSAL), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 31 May 1981; Organization Type: Mining and Quarrying; Target Type State-Owned Enterprise; Entity Code 2377 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404].
JAH-HMH, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 24 Oct 2024; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391937025001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION OF CUBA (a.k.a. "MICONS"; a.k.a. "MINCONS"), Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 23 May 1963; Target Type Government Entity [CUBA-EO14404].
NEGOCIOS JIMAR, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 01 Jun 2022; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391932622001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
PROYECTOS NEYZOA, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 06 Apr 2022; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391932427001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
SOISAMAR, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date 31 Mar 2021; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391924267001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
The following vessels have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ARCA DE NOE III (HC4100) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; MMSI 735058087; Registration Number P-04-00583 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis; Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Roberth Alfonso).
ARCA DE NOE III JR (a.k.a. "ARCA JR. 3") (HC6372) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2019; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8456035; MMSI 735059969; Registration Number P-04-01069 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
ARCA DE NOE IV (HC4361) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; MMSI 735058088; Registration Number P-04-00679 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
ARCA DE NOE V (HC4733) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2005; MMSI 735058089; Registration Number P-04-00777 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
CONQUISTA (HC4941) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 1985; MMSI 735058723; Registration Number P-06-05063 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
COSTA MARLIN (HC4338) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; MMSI 735057861; Registration Number P-04-01049 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
REY DE ARCA (HC4440) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2009; MMSI 735058725; Registration Number P-04-00850 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
SIEMPRE MI ARCA (HC5299) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8555518; MMSI 735058993; Registration Number P-04-00905 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
SOLO ES MEJOR (HC6172) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2012; MMSI 735059710; Registration Number P-04-00926 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
TODOS VUELVEN (a.k.a. "ARCA DE NOE I"; a.k.a. "MI NARCISA DE JESUS") (HC4983) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; MMSI 735058319; Registration Number P-04-00819 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis; Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES (a.k.a. INSTITUTO CUBANO DE AMISTAD CON LOS PUEBLOS; a.k.a. "ICAP"), Calle 17 No. 301 e/ H e I, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 30 Dec 1960; Entity Code 652 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404]. -to- CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES (a.k.a. INSTITUTO CUBANO DE AMISTAD CON LOS PUEBLOS; a.k.a. "ICAP"), Calle 17 No. 301 e/ H e I, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Casa De La Amistad, Paseo e/ 17 y 19, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Casa Memorial Salvador Allende, Calle 13 Entre D y E, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Campamento Internacional Julio Antonio Mella Caimito, Artemisa Province, Cuba; Organization Established Date 30 Dec 1960; Entity Code 652 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404].
HIZBALLAH (a.k.a. ANSAR ALLAH; a.k.a. EXTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION OF HEZBOLLAH; a.k.a. FOLLOWERS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMED; a.k.a. HIZBALLAH ESO; a.k.a. HIZBALLAH INTERNATIONAL; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD FOR THE LIBERATION OF PALESTINE; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. LEBANESE HEZBOLLAH; a.k.a. LEBANESE HIZBALLAH; a.k.a. ORGANIZATION OF RIGHT AGAINST WRONG; a.k.a. ORGANIZATION OF THE OPPRESSED ON EARTH; a.k.a. PARTY OF GOD; a.k.a. REVOLUTIONARY JUSTICE ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. "ESO"; a.k.a. "EXTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION"; a.k.a. "EXTERNAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION"; a.k.a. "FOREIGN ACTION UNIT"; a.k.a. "FOREIGN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT"; a.k.a. "FRD"; a.k.a. "LH"; a.k.a. "SPECIAL OPERATIONS BRANCH"); Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 [FTO] [SDGT]. -to- HIZBALLAH (a.k.a. ANSAR ALLAH; a.k.a. EXTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION OF HEZBOLLAH; a.k.a. FOLLOWERS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMED; a.k.a. HIZBALLAH ESO; a.k.a. HIZBALLAH INTERNATIONAL; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD FOR THE LIBERATION OF PALESTINE; a.k.a. ISLAMIC JIHAD ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. LEBANESE HEZBOLLAH; a.k.a. LEBANESE HIZBALLAH; a.k.a. ORGANIZATION OF RIGHT AGAINST WRONG; a.k.a. ORGANIZATION OF THE OPPRESSED ON EARTH; a.k.a. PARTY OF GOD; a.k.a. REVOLUTIONARY JUSTICE ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. "ESO"; a.k.a. "EXTERNAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION"; a.k.a. "EXTERNAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION"; a.k.a. "FOREIGN ACTION UNIT"; a.k.a. "FOREIGN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT"; a.k.a. "FRD"; a.k.a. "LH"; a.k.a. "SPECIAL OPERATIONS BRANCH"); Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group [FTO] [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).
Unrelated Administrative List Changes:
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