Glossary
SDGT (Specially Designated Global Terrorists)
An OFAC sanctions program targeting terrorists who threaten the US, its citizens, and its economy.
Definition
SDGT is the OFAC designation category for Specially Designated Global Terrorists — individuals and entities determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten US national security, foreign policy, or the economy.
Regulatory context
The SDGT program is implemented under Executive Order 13224, issued in 2001 and expanded since. Designated parties are added to the SDN list under the SDGT program tag. All property of an SDGT that comes under US jurisdiction is blocked, and transactions with them are generally prohibited.
Who it affects
Financial institutions, crypto businesses, payment platforms, and any US person or entity subject to US jurisdiction. Designations include terrorist financiers, front organizations, and associated wallets.
Relevance to AI agents
AI agents moving funds must screen counterparties against the SDGT tag on the SDN list. A wallet or name flagged SDGT is a hard block — payment to such a party is a strict-liability violation under US law.
SanctionsAI coverage
SanctionsAI screens all SDN list entries including the SDGT program tag. A name or wallet match returns the program code in the response, so agents can route SDGT hits to the most restrictive handling path.
FAQ
1. What does SDGT stand for?
Specially Designated Global Terrorists — the OFAC program tag for terrorism-related designations under EO 13224.
2. Are SDGT designations on the SDN list?
Yes. SDGT-designated parties appear on the SDN list with the program code SDGT.
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