OFAC announces rare sanctions enforcement against individual
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Kyle Brasseur2020-08-12T16:58:00
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a $5,000 settlement with a U.S. person for apparent sanctions violations—a reminder the regulator can pursue enforcement against individuals in addition to companies.
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