OFAC sanctioned four companies operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and identified four associated oil tankers as blocked property.

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OFAC has designated the four named companies pursuant to E.O. 13850 and identified the four named vessels as blocked property (i.e., the designations and vessel identifications have been published and are in effect).

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned four companies and identified four oil tankers as blocked property for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and facilitating sanctions evasion that benefits Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The action names Corniola Limited, Krape Myrtle Co LTD, Winky International Limited, and Aries Global Investment LTD, and blocks the vessels NORD STAR, ROSALIND/LUNAR TIDE, DELLA, and VALIANT. The designations are made pursuant to Executive Order 13850 and build on prior PDVSA-related measures; U.S. persons must block and report any property or interests tied to the designated parties. OFAC warns that sanctions violations can bring civil or criminal penalties and provides guidance on petitions for removal from its lists.

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) press release dated Dec. 31, 2025 states that OFAC designated four companies for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector (Corniola Limited; Krape Myrtle Co LTD; Winky International Limited; Aries Global Investment LTD) and identified four associated tankers (NORD STAR; ROSALIND a.k.a. LUNAR TIDE; DELLA; VALIANT) as blocked property. The Treasury release explicitly lists the four companies and names the four vessels as blocked property, and independent reporting by Reuters and AP corroborates the action. Verdict: True — primary evidence from the Treasury press release, supported by reputable news outlets, confirms the statement as accurate.

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Update · Jan 01, 2026, 01:20 PMTrue
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) press release dated Dec. 31, 2025 states that OFAC designated four companies for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector (Corniola Limited; Krape Myrtle Co LTD; Winky International Limited; Aries Global Investment LTD) and identified four associated tankers (NORD STAR; ROSALIND a.k.a. LUNAR TIDE; DELLA; VALIANT) as blocked property. The Treasury release explicitly lists the four companies and names the four vessels as blocked property, and independent reporting by Reuters and AP corroborates the action. Verdict: True — primary evidence from the Treasury press release, supported by reputable news outlets, confirms the statement as accurate.
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