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Is Cuba sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Cuba is subject to comprehensive sanctions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR). Cuba is under a comprehensive economic embargo maintained by OFAC since 1963. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Cuba, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Cuba 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 Cuba regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Cuba counterparties instantly
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=cuba"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data.
Coverage for Cuba
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Cuba entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR)
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Cuba
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Cuba?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Cuba is under a comprehensive economic embargo maintained by OFAC since 1963. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Cuba 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.