The Changing Landscape
In early 2026, OFSI confirmed it is investigating up to five suspected cyber sanctions breaches — the first such investigations since the regime was introduced.
What You Need to Know
- UK sanctions list includes 82 individuals and 13 entities linked to ransomware
- Civil penalties up to £1 million or 50% of breach value
- Criminal prosecution: unlimited fines and up to 7 years
- Standard KYC is insufficient — trace cryptocurrency wallet history
Our Recommendation
Every ransom payment decision must include rigorous screening by specialists with blockchain analytics. Binary Response includes full screening as standard in every negotiation engagement.
Contact us at info@binary-response.com for bespoke threat intelligence briefings.