# sanctions violation

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike export control violations—which target specific goods or technologies—a sanctions violation involves prohibited dealings with designated persons, entities, or jurisdictions.

Unlike export control violations—which target specific goods or technologies—a sanctions violation involves prohibited dealings with designated persons, entities, or jurisdictions. Supplying goods or services to sanctioned recipients, transferring funds to blocked accounts, or otherwise transacting with listed parties all constitute breaches of the applicable sanctions regime. These regimes are issued and regularly updated by authorities such as OFAC (US), EU sanctions bodies, and the UN Security Council. A critical feature of sanctions enforcement is strict liability: insufficient screening procedures alone can expose a company to penalties, regardless of intent. Consequences range from substantial fines and asset freezes to criminal prosecution; US sanctions law frequently applies extraterritorially, reaching non-US companies that transact in US dollars or through US persons. Continuous screening against current sanctions lists is therefore a foundational compliance obligation for freight forwarders, banks, and exporters alike.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctions_(law)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctions_(law))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | sanctions violation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 137 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctions_(law) |

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