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SDN list · entry 16364

ANSARU

Yes. ANSARU is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the FTO and SDGT programs, as of the list published October 9, 2026. It is a company or organisation, OFAC entry number 16364, added on November 13, 2013. OFAC lists 5 other names for it, shown below; screen against all of them.

Listed as of the SDN list published · version 5970dbe3dca1

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StatusOn the list
ListSpecially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN)
ProgramsFTO, SDGT
Typecompany or organisation
Added to the listNovember 13, 2013
First seen by us2026-10-07 17:15 UTC

Names

NameTypeStrength
ANSARUPrimary namestrong
JAMA'ATU ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS-SUDANA.K.A.strong
ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDANA.K.A.strong
VANGUARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MUSLIMS IN BLACK AFRICAA.K.A.strong
JAMBSA.K.A.weak alias
JAMA'ATU ANSARIL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDANA.K.A.strong

OFAC flags weak aliases as low quality: a match on a weak alias alone should not drive a block.

Details published by OFAC

AddressNigeria
Secondary sanctions risk:section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

Legal basis