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Is Belarus sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Belarus is subject to targeted sanctions under the Belarus Sanctions Regulations. Belarus faces sanctions aligned with Russia measures, targeting government officials and defense industries. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Belarus, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Belarus transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in Belarus regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Belarus counterparties instantly
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=belarus"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data.
Coverage for Belarus
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Belarus entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Belarus Sanctions Regulations
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Belarus
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Belarus?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Belarus faces sanctions aligned with Russia measures, targeting government officials and defense industries. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Belarus sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.