OFAC sanctions individuals and entities linked to Iran
U.S. persons must block property and refrain from transactions with the listed persons and entities as of November 4 2026.
On November 4, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a notice that the property and interests in property of the listed persons are blocked under the sanctions authorities of Executive Order 13902, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
The notice lists four individuals - Ashwani Kumar Dhiman, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid (also known as Kaur, Jaspreet), Suniel Kumar Sharma, and Ishwinder Singh - all designated pursuant to sections 1(a)(iv), 1(a)(iii) or 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for acting on behalf of, materially assisting, or operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
It also lists ten entities, including Oceaniek Technologies India, Alexarya Finserv Private Limited, Alexarya Media and Entertainment Private Limited, Aryavart Maritime and Educational Trust, Aryavart Ship Management Private Limited, Eswatini Maritime Affairs and International Ship Registry PTE. LTD., Polynesia Maritime Private Limited, Precept Trends Private Limited, Viharaboating Private Limited, and Fugo Ground Services Inc. Each is designated under section 1(a)(iv) for being owned or controlled by the designated individuals, except Fugo Ground Services Inc., which is designated under section 1(a)(i) for operating in the aviation sector of the Iranian economy.
The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC's website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For further assistance, contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting, the Assistant Director for Licensing, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at the phone numbers provided in the notice.
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