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How to Avoid OFAC Sanctions Violations with AI Agents
This guide walks through the exact steps to ensure OFAC compliance for your AI agents and applications. Every step uses real OFAC data and produces an audit-ready screening trail.
- Step 1. Never let an AI agent send money without a pre-payment sanctions screen.
- Step 2. Screen every wallet, name, and country in the transaction path.
- Step 3. Configure automatic blocking for any match — no exceptions.
- Step 4. Maintain a tamper-evident audit trail for every transaction.
- Step 5. Review your screening coverage monthly and close any gaps.
Example: screen a wallet
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?wallet=0x098B716B8Aaf21512996dC57EB0615e2383E2f96"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data, refreshed daily.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a sanctions screen take?
Under 100ms per check. The sanctionsai.dev API runs on real OFAC data and returns instant results.
Do I need an API key?
No. The free tier allows 5 checks per day by IP address with no signup or API key.
What happens if I miss a sanctioned party?
OFAC operates under strict liability. You are liable even if you did not know the party was sanctioned. Penalties start at $356,571 per violation.