OFAC Global Magnitsky Sanctions

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OFAC Global Magnitsky Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.

Last updated 12 Jun 2026

Overview

Sanctions program targeting foreign persons involved in serious human rights abuse or corruption worldwide, implemented under Executive Order 13818 and the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. Blocks property and interests in property of designated persons and prohibits transactions involving such persons.

Legal bases

Executive Order 13818 - Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption (December 21, 2017)
Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, 22 U.S.C. 2656 note - Public Law 114-328
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act - Public Law 117–110
31 CFR Part 583 - Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations

Official resources

Executive Order 13818 - Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

31 CFR Part 583 - Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations

Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General License 8

Publication of Amended Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations

Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 1, 2, and Subsequent Iterations

Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General License 7

Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5 and 6

Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 3 and 4

Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)

Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses

Implementation of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and Executive Order 13818

Global Magnitsky Sanctions FAQ Topic Page

Global Magnitsky General License 8 - Authorizing Transactions Involving Certain Entities Owned by Ly Yong Phat or L.Y.P. Group Co., LTD

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