Cyber-related Designations; Cuba Designations; Issuance of Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question
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Source:US Treasury OFAC (U.S. Treasury, public domain)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced several updates to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These updates include new sanctions targeting cyber-related activities and various entities and individuals associated with Cuba. Additionally, the Treasury issued a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 1262) regarding Cuba-related regulations.
Under the [CYBER4] program, OFAC designated two individuals and one organization. The individuals identified are Dmytro Rashevskyi of Ukraine, who is linked to multiple digital currency addresses, and Yevgeniy Vladimirovich Silayev of Belarus. The Ukrainian-based organization First VPN Service (1VPNS) was also added to the list for its involvement in computer programming activities.
Under the [CUBA-EO14404] program, the Treasury sanctioned a wide range of Cuban entities, including several state-owned enterprises and government bodies. Targeted organizations include the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba (MINTUR), the Milicias de Tropas Territoriales (MTT), and the Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Maritimo Portuario (GEMAR). Other sanctioned entities include the Association of Combatants of the Cuban Revolution, GECOMEX, and the management consultancy Corporacion Antillana Exportadora SA (ANTEX).
The sanctions also extend to several Cuban commercial enterprises involved in various sectors. These include fuel wholesalers Coreydan S.A. and Enetec S.A., as well as the holding company Organizacion Superior de Direccion Empresarial Caudal S.A. (Grupo Caudal S.A.).
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