OFAC Magnitsky Sanctions
OFAC Magnitsky Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Russia. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and travel ban.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program implementing the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, which authorizes sanctions against persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, those who participated in efforts to conceal legal liability for his treatment, and those responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other gross violations of human rights.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Public Law 112-208
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- 31 CFR Part 584 - Magnitsky Act Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
Magnitsky Act Sanctions Regulations
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
Magnitsky Act Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Magnitsky-related Designations; Syria-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations Updates
Russia-related Designations and Designation Update; Central African Republic Designations; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designation; Global Magnitsky Designations; Issuance of Global Magnitsky General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions
Russia-related Designations and Designation Update; Belarus Designation and Designation Update; Magnitsky-related Designations
Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012