The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC has clarified that non-U.S. persons risk sanctions if they provide material support to blacklisted individuals or entities. Sanctions imposed in June 2024 targeted a Guyanese business family over alleged gold smuggling and corruption, leading to licence revocations and bank account closures. With the family’s political party contesting the 2025 elections, concerns over compliance, politically exposed persons, and international scrutiny have intensified. The situation highlights the broad reach of U.S. sanctions and their impact on Guyana’s financial and political landscape.