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