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Sanovo LTD

UK-registered front company OFAC designated over Iran shadow-banking collections.

OFAC listed Sanovo LTD, a UK-registered firm, in its 7 August 2026 shadow-banking action, grouped with Shuqun LTD and Qianza LTD.

Last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

What does Treasury say a UK-registered company, Sanovo LTD, did for Iran's oil trade?

Timeline for Sanovo LTD

#171 14 Aug

UK-registered front company designated

Iran Conflict 2026: Iran sanctions the register can't find
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Background

Sanovo LTD is the second of three UK-registered companies the US Treasury designated on 7 August 2026, following Shuqun LTD and preceding Qianza LTD into the same shadow-banking round.

Sanovo's entry carries no operational detail: Treasury names the company without describing what it moved or for whom, beyond its place in the wider network. The formal notice is unsearchable, so the press release is the only account that exists in readable form.

Common Questions
What is Sanovo LTD?
A UK-registered company OFAC designated on 7 August 2026 as part of Iran's shadow banking network.Source: US Department of the Treasury
Why was Sanovo LTD sanctioned?
Treasury says it collects payment for sanctioned Iranian oil and commodity sales for NIOC, the IRGC and Iran's armed forces.Source: US Department of the Treasury
Is Sanovo LTD named in the Federal Register notice?
Not in readable text. The gazette carries its designees only as scanned images.Source: Federal Register
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