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OFAC Updates Sanctions Against North Korea and Belarus Entities

First seen 23 Oct 2026, 01:43 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 23, 2026 at 08:12 UTC
  • •New sanctions imposed on North Korean and Belarusian entities by OFAC.
  • •Multiple individuals and companies added to the Specially Designated Nationals List.
  • •General Licenses issued to allow limited transactions involving Iran and Russia.

On October 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC issued new sanctions against individuals and entities linked to North Korea and Belarus. This includes the addition of several individuals associated with the Karnakis and Karnakis group to the Specially Designated Nationals List. The sanctions also encompass General Licenses allowing certain transactions involving Iran and Russia. The updates reflect ongoing efforts to curb activities related to North Korean sanctions and other geopolitical concerns. The specific individuals named include Kosmas Karnakis and Pedro Ortega Jones, among others. These actions indicate a continued focus on enforcing sanctions against entities that may facilitate illicit activities.

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2026-10-21
New sanctions issued by OFAC
OFAC added several individuals and entities to the SDN List, including those linked to Karnakis and Karnakis.
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2026-10-23
General License 12 issued
OFAC issued Belarus General License 12, authorizing transactions related to certain blocked aircraft.
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Common questions

Who is affected by these sanctions?
Individuals and entities linked to North Korea and Belarus, specifically those associated with Karnakis and Karnakis.
What transactions are authorized under General License 12?
General License 12 allows transactions related to certain blocked aircraft, facilitating limited operations.
How do these sanctions impact international relations?
These sanctions are part of ongoing U.S. efforts to enforce compliance with international sanctions against North Korea and Belarus.