Short answer
What you should know before deciding
01
What information does it contain
SDN and non-SDN lists with fuzzy search, aliases and identifiers published by OFAC.
02
What is it for in an investigation?
It may be relevant in operations with international exposure or specific sanctions policies.
03
What does not allow us to conclude
A fuzzy name or score match does not confirm identity; must be matched with identifiers and applicable program.
Responsible authority: US Department of the Treasury
Preserves the URL, date of consultation, parameters used and supporting document. If the system changes or does not return results, record that limitation as well.
Consult official source ↗Practical application
What to check and what to ask
Control questions
- Was the search done with the correct identifier?
- What date, coverage and authority does the result have?
- Is there an update, subsequent resolution or supporting document?
- What conclusion is beyond the scope of this source?
Frequent errors
- Use a screenshot without a date or URL.
- Search only by name when there is an RFC, folio or file.
- Take absence of result as proof of non-existence.
- Repeat the search engine tag without reading the associated document.
Scope and limits
Educational content, not advice for a specific case. A match does not confirm identity and the absence of findings does not guarantee absence of risk. Coverage changes by source, jurisdiction and date; A material decision may require clarification and specialized advice.
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