OFAC sanctions program
SDGT (Specially Designated Global Terrorists)
The SDGT program designates individuals and entities that commit, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism. SDGT parties are added to the SDN list and all their property under US jurisdiction is blocked.
Program at a glance
| Program code | SDGT |
|---|---|
| Legal authority | Executive Order 13224 (2001, as amended) |
| Scope | Terrorism |
| Designation volume | Approximately 1,500+ SDN designations |
Who and what it targets
Terrorist financiers, front organizations, affiliated wallets and funders. Major designations have included al-Qa'ida, ISIS, and their financial networks.
Relevance to AI agents
SDGT is one of the strictest program categories. Any wallet or name matching SDGT must be hard-blocked by a payment agent — there is no de minimis or routine license path for terrorism designations.
Frequently asked questions
Is SDGT a comprehensive embargo?
No, SDGT is a list-based designation program, not a country embargo. It blocks the listed terrorists and their networks rather than prohibiting all transactions with a jurisdiction.
Can you transact with an SDGT under a license?
Licenses for SDGT designations are rare and case-specific. Treat any SDGT match as a hard block pending specialist legal review.
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