By The Data Nerd, Founder & Compliance Engineer ·
OFAC-Sanctioned Entities in Libya
Program: Libya Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 570), UNSC resolutions
Designations: ~100 designations
Libya faces UN-mandated and US autonomous sanctions targeting individuals and entities that threaten peace, security, or stability, plus weapons embargo obligations. Designations include former regime figures and trafficking networks.
Notable sanctioned entities
Qadhafi-era figures, GNA/GNS-linked entities, human traffickers, arms networks
Screen counterparties linked to Libya (free, no API key)
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=libya"Free tier: 5 checks/day by IP. Real OFAC SDN data, refreshed daily.
What this means for your AI agent
- Pre-transaction screening required: Every counterparty linked to Libya must be screened against the OFAC SDN list before payment.
- Strict liability: Even unintentional transactions with sanctioned Libya entities incur penalties of $356,571 per violation.
- Audit trail: Log every screening with timestamp, subject, result, and list version for compliance evidence.
- Enhanced due diligence: Counterparties with Libya nexus require documented screening and risk assessment.
Penalties
OFAC civil penalties: $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater. Each payment to a sanctioned Libya entity is a separate violation. Willful violations carry up to $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
Frequently asked questions
Are all transactions with Libya prohibited?
Not all — but specific entities are. Libya faces UN-mandated and US autonomous sanctions targeting individuals and entities that threaten peace, security, or stability, plus weapons embargo obligations. Designations include former regime figures and trafficking networks. Screen every counterparty against the OFAC SDN list before transacting.
How many Libya entities are sanctioned?
Approximately ~100 designations under the Libya Sanctions Regulations program. Use sanctionsai.dev to check any counterparty in real time.
What is the penalty for violating sanctions on this country?
$356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value (civil); $20 million and 30 years (criminal, willful violations).
How do I screen for sanctioned entities?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: GET /sanctions?name=&wallet=&country= returns matches with confidence scores in under 100ms.