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