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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury maintains and enforces the U.S. sanctions programs. To enforce sanctions, OFAC can freeze assets, bar firms and individuals from the U.S. financial system, and impose fines for non-compliance.

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