OFAC sanctions program

Myanmar (Burma) Sanctions Program

Myanmar faces targeted sanctions on military leaders and military-owned enterprises following the 2021 coup. The program targets the junta's revenue sources, including oil, gas, timber, and gems.

Program at a glance

Program codeBURMA
Legal authorityBurma Sanctions Regulations; EO 14014; EO 13818
ScopeTargeted / Myanmar
Designation volumeApproximately 80+ SDN designations

Who and what it targets

Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL), junta officials, and state oil and gas enterprises.

Relevance to AI agents

Myanmar sanctions are targeted at military-owned enterprises and officials. Agents handling counterparties in extractive sectors should screen against the program; non-military civilian trade is generally not prohibited.

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

Is Myanmar comprehensively sanctioned?

No. Sanctions are targeted at the military, its enterprises, and officials, not the country as a whole.

What are MEC and MEHL?

Myanmar Economic Corporation and Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited — military-owned conglomerates that are primary sanctions targets.

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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