OFAC Search Tutorial: Compliance with U.S. Sanctions Laws Made Simple

Tutorial: OFAC Search

OFAC stands for Office of Foreign Assets Control, a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

An OFAC search is crucial for businesses, financial institutions, and individuals because it helps ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws. This involves checking whether a person is listed on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, as well as FBI terrorist and Interpol, plus many other databases for countries, individuals, and groups known to be terrorists and/or narcotics traffickers.

In short, an OFAC search is a vital tool for risk mitigation and legal compliance. It helps businesses avoid sanctions violations and ensure that their operations do not support illegal activities or violate U.S. foreign policy goals.

Watch the tutorial below to learn more. 


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