These sanctions target individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses and corruption under the Russia and Moldova Jackson–Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. The act targets a specific organized crime group within Russia that was responsible for a fraud perpetrated on the Russian treasury and the eventual killing of tax lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.
Other names | EO 13818 · Russia and Moldova Jackson–Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 |
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Program website | ofac.treasury.gov |
Measures imposed | Travel ban · Financial block |
Issuing authority | Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC); United States Treasury |
Issuing country | United States of America |
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
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