OFAC sanctions program

Global Magnitsky (Human Rights & Corruption)

The Global Magnitsky program authorizes blocking sanctions on persons responsible for serious human rights abuse or significant corruption anywhere in the world. It is jurisdiction-agnostic — designations span many countries.

Program at a glance

Program codeGLOMAG
Legal authorityGlobal Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act; EO 13818
ScopeHuman rights / Corruption
Designation volumeHundreds of designations across 40+ countries

Who and what it targets

Human rights abusers, corrupt officials and their networks, and associated entities across dozens of countries.

Relevance to AI agents

Global Magnitsky designations are not country-specific, so agents cannot rely on jurisdiction alone to exclude them. A counterparty in a 'clean' jurisdiction can still be Glomag-designated; counterparty screening is required.

Screening note. A counterparty program match is not always a blanket block — the program tag tells your agent how to route the hit (hard block for terrorism/embargo, review-required for sectoral, etc.). SanctionsAI returns the program code on every match.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Global Magnitsky Act?

A US law authorizing sanctions on persons responsible for serious human rights abuse or significant corruption, regardless of country.

Do Magnitsky sanctions only target certain countries?

No. They are jurisdiction-agnostic; designations span 40+ countries and cannot be excluded by jurisdiction alone.

Compliance disclaimer. This page is educational and not legal advice. Program scope and current general licenses must be confirmed against the live OFAC programme page and, where relevant, by a qualified professional.

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