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