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Is Myanmar sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Myanmar is subject to targeted sanctions under the Burma Sanctions Regulations. Myanmar faces targeted sanctions on military leaders and military-owned enterprises following the 2021 coup. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Myanmar, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Myanmar 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 Myanmar regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Myanmar counterparties instantly
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=myanmar"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data.
Coverage for Myanmar
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Myanmar entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Burma Sanctions Regulations
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Myanmar
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Myanmar?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Myanmar faces targeted sanctions on military leaders and military-owned enterprises following the 2021 coup. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Myanmar 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.