Can individuals be added to the OFAC SDN list by mistake?
I’ve always assumed that only major criminals or politicians end up on sanctions lists, but recently I heard about businesspeople being affected as collateral damage. Is it really possible for individuals to be added to the OFAC SDN list due to incorrect information or association, and is there any way to challenge that?
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Unfortunately, yes. SDN listings are sometimes based on indirect associations, outdated data, or incomplete investigations. Once listed, consequences are immediate — frozen assets, blocked accounts, reputational damage. I looked into this after reading several real cases and found https://sanctionslawyers.net/, where they explain SDN delisting procedures and how petitions to OFAC work. It’s complex, but removal is legally possible with the right documentation and strategy.