On April 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to establish a formal whistleblower program under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”). While much of the discussion has focused on what the proposed rule will do, the more fundamental question is why such a rule became necessary.

Economic sanctions enforced by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are some of the most powerful tools in U.S. foreign policy.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control, part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is the agency responsible for enforcing America's economic sanctions. One of its most powerful tools is the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.

INTERPOL is not a global police force, and it doesn’t have the power to arrest anyone. It’s a coordination platform—an international system that lets member countries share data and request cooperation through standardized alerts and connected databases.

The International Criminal Police Organization — better known as INTERPOL — is the backbone of global law enforcement cooperation, connecting 196 member countries in the pursuit of international justice.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — the rules that control the export, reexport, and even in-country transfer of commercial items, “dual-use” technologies, and certain military-related products.

An Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) subpoena is one of the most serious enforcement tools the U.S. Treasury uses in sanctions investigations.

Sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are often described as punishment — a way for the United States to respond to misconduct abroad by blocking assets or restricting trade. But that description only captures part of the picture.

Over the past decade, especially after the expansion of Russia-related measures in 2022, secondary sanctions have moved from a niche concept to a central pillar of U.S. economic enforcement. Unlike traditional sanctions, which are largely tied to jurisdictional limits, secondary sanctions reach beyond U.S. borders. They can expose non-U.S. companies, financial institutions, intermediaries, and entire trade networks to significant legal, financial, and commercial risk.

Anti-dumping duties are among the most powerful instruments in global trade regulation. They aim to level the playing field by offsetting the impact of goods sold at "unfairly low" prices, protecting domestic producers from economic harm.

In recent years, many Iranian-Americans have faced growing uncertainty when trying to manage property or financial ties in Iran. One of the most sensitive issues is what happens when someone sells property in Iran and wants to transfer the money to the United States.

The IRS Whistleblower Program is one of the most powerful — and financially rewarding — tools in the U.S. enforcement system. Created to help expose serious tax fraud, evasion schemes, and large underpayments, the program allows individuals to report violations confidentially and earn up to 30% of the government’s recovery

As international law enforcement becomes increasingly interconnected, INTERPOL — the International Criminal Police Organization — now plays a significant role in immigration and security screening worldwide.