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OFAC·FAQ·Severity: None·18 April 2026

OFAC Issues New FAQ on Application of Global Magnitsky Sanctions

OFAC has published a new FAQ clarifying the application of the Global Magnitsky sanctions program. The question addresses the criteria used to identify acts of significant corruption, including the misappropriation of state assets, and the evidentiary threshold for designations. The guidance aims to provide greater transparency into the designation process and assist the private sector in understanding and mitigating risks associated with corrupt actors and their networks, reinforcing the program's focus on combating human rights abuse and corruption globally.

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Significant Corruption
Topic
Designation Criteria
Program
Global Magnitsky
Authority
OFAC
Action Type
FAQ

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