OFAC sanctions program
Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO)
The TCO program designates significant transnational criminal organizations and their members, associates, and support networks. Designated parties are added to the SDN list.
Program at a glance
| Program code | TCO |
|---|---|
| Legal authority | Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) program; EO 13581 |
| Scope | Organized crime |
| Designation volume | Hundreds of designations |
Who and what it targets
Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, cybercrime groups, and their financial networks and front companies.
Relevance to AI agents
TCO designations include financial-network entries that matter for payment screening. Agents should screen counterparties against the TCO tag, particularly for high-risk jurisdictions and known money-laundering corridors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a TCO designation?
A designation of a significant transnational criminal organization, its members, and support networks under the TOC program.
Do TCO sanctions include crypto addresses?
Yes, where the organization launders funds via crypto. TCO-linked wallets appear on the SDN digital-assets list.
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