What it does
Scrapes the US Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list and returns it as clean, normalized JSON. Every entry comes back with names, aliases, entity type, sanctions program, key dates, passport/ID numbers, and addresses — ready to drop into a screening pipeline instead of parsing the government's raw files by hand.
Who it's for
Compliance and risk teams at banks, fintechs, payment processors, and trade-finance desks who need the SDN list in a machine-readable form for AML/KYC, payment screening, and trade-compliance checks.
Sample fields / output
- name
- aliases (a.k.a. names)
- entity type (individual / entity / vessel)
- sanctions program
- listing & update dates
- passport / national ID numbers
- addresses
Example use cases
- Screen new customers and counterparties against the SDN list during onboarding (KYC).
- Run batch payment and transaction screening to catch sanctioned parties before settlement.
- Feed a watchlist database that flags name and alias matches across your book of business.
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FAQ
How often is the OFAC SDN list updated?
OFAC updates the SDN list on an irregular basis — sometimes several times a week. Run the actor on a schedule so your screening data stays current with each Treasury update.
What format is the output?
Normalized JSON with one record per designated party, including names, aliases, program, dates, identification numbers, and addresses.
Can I use this for AML/KYC compliance?
Yes — the output is designed for AML, KYC, payment screening, and trade-compliance use cases. Always pair automated screening with your own compliance review process.
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