# 29_OPENSANCTIONS: Cage Research Entity Cross-Reference — OpenSanctions Database

**Date:** 2026-08-22
**Agent:** Cage Sleuth Agent 59 (OpenSanctions Cross-Reference)
**Database:** OpenSanctions (https://opensanctions.org/) — 1,943,261 entities, 460 data sources
**Updated:** 2026-08-22

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## Executive Summary

Systematic search of the OpenSanctions database (sanctions, PEPs, enforcement actions, debarment) for all cage-research entities yielded **12 positive hits** across sanctions lists, debarment registries, enforcement actions, and counter-sanctions designations. Key findings:

- **Lockheed Martin** — Counter-sanctioned by China; US DDTC enforcement actions; debarred
- **Northrop Grumman** — Counter-sanctioned by China; US DDTC enforcement actions; debarred; Norway NBIM exclusion
- **Boeing** — US DDTC enforcement actions; US SEC enforcement; Norway NBIM exclusion; debarred
- **Goldman Sachs** — Federal Reserve enforcement actions; Singapore MAS enforcement
- **Pfizer** — Iran sanctions exposure (60 OFAC licenses); trade risk flagged
- **BlackRock** — One subsidiary ("Blackrock Leasing, Inc.") on US SAM Procurement Exclusions
- **George Soros / Open Society** — NOT on sanctions lists (Open Society is ICIJ funder)

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## Entities with Positive OpenSanctions Hits

### 1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID** | `NK-mz7Dgcw5RGh4VRpKjKcnXB` |
| **Entity Type** | Public listed company |
| **Topics Flagged** | Trafficking, Debarred entity, Counter-sanctioned entity |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** but **counter-sanctioned** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions entity page |

**Counter-Sanctions:**
| Issuing Authority | Program | Start Date | End Date |
|-------------------|---------|------------|----------|
| China | China counter-sanctions (Taiwan arms sales) | 2023 | Ongoing |

**Enforcement/Debarment:**
- **US DDTC (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls):** Consent agreements for Arms Export Control Act (AECA) / ITAR violations
- **Norges Bank Investment Management (Norway):** Observation/exclusion from Norway's Government Pension Fund Global

**China Sanctions (2024):** China imposed sanctions on Lockheed Martin under its Anti-Foreign Sanction Law for arms sales to Taiwan. Sanctions include asset freeze within China, visa denials, and prohibition on business with Chinese entities. (Source: AP News, Fortune, RegTech Times)

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Lockheed Martin is counter-sanctioned by China for providing weapons to Taiwan. This is a geopolitical designation, not a criminal/washwashing designation. The company faces US DDTC enforcement for ITAR violations and is excluded from Norway's sovereign wealth fund.

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### 2. Northrop Grumman Corporation

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID** | `NK-2qK2W5zM2v38otCJzZV458` |
| **Entity Type** | Public listed company |
| **Topics Flagged** | Trafficking, Debarred entity |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States |
| **LEI** | `RIMU48P07456QXSO0R61` |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** but **counter-sanctioned** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions entity page |

**Sanctions:**
| Issuing Authority | Program | Start Date | End Date |
|-------------------|---------|------------|----------|
| United States | US DDTC Penalties & Oversight Agreements | - | - |
| Norway | NBIM Product-based exclusion | - | - |

**Counter-Sanctions (separate entity):**
- **Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation** — Also counter-sanctioned by China (OpenSanctions ID: `NK-N3jANGK7MKUZqyqRQNzKEW`)

**China Sanctions (2023, 2025):**
- September 2023: China sanctioned Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin over arms sales to Taiwan (Reuters)
- December 2025: China imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense firms including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, in response to $11B Taiwan arms package

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Northrop Grumman is counter-sanctioned by China, excluded by Norway's sovereign wealth fund, and subject to US DDTC enforcement. The company's offshore structure (Barbados FSC, Litton entities) was documented in CAGE_13 and CAGE_24.

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### 3. The Boeing Company

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID** | `NK-GvNa8teaWadLgnrdFriAKc` |
| **Entity Type** | Company |
| **Topics Flagged** | Financial crime, Trafficking, Debarred entity |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions entity page |

**Enforcement/Debarment:**
| Source | Type | Program |
|--------|------|---------|
| US SEC | Enforcement action | Harmed Investors |
| US DDTC | Enforcement action | Arms Export Control Act (AECA) / ITAR violations |
| Norway NBIM | Exclusion | Government Pension Fund Global |

**Data Sources in OpenSanctions:**
1. US SEC Actions Due to Harmed Investors (839 entities total)
2. US DDTC Penalties & Oversight Agreements (70 entities total)
3. Norges Bank Investment Management observation and exclusion (205 entities total)

**China Sanctions (2025):** Boeing's St. Louis division was sanctioned by China alongside 19 other U.S. defense firms in December 2025, in response to $11B Taiwan arms package.

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Boeing has enforcement actions from both SEC and DDTC, is excluded by Norway's sovereign wealth fund, and faces Chinese counter-sanctions. The company's extensive offshore network (38 tax haven subsidiaries, 946 total) was documented in CAGE_13 and CAGE_22.

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### 4. Goldman Sachs

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID (Group)** | `NK-digzwW9htWqm3jms86JLj7` |
| **OpenSanctions ID (Bank USA)** | `NK-eppDMD3d5LD5ZgLzs27Znt` |
| **Entity Type** | Public listed company, Financial services, Bank |
| **Topics Flagged** | Regulator action |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions entity page |

**Enforcement Actions:**
| Authority | Program | Start Date | End Date |
|-----------|---------|------------|----------|
| US Federal Reserve Board | US Federal Reserve Enforcement Actions | 2018-01-12 | Ongoing |
| US Federal Reserve Board | US Federal Reserve Enforcement Actions | 2011-09-01 | 2018-01-12 |
| Singapore MAS | MAS Enforcement Actions | - | - |

**Notable Enforcement History:**
- **2015:** $50 million fine by New York Department of Financial Services for Fed document leak scheme (Rohit Bansal / Jason Gross case)
- **2018:** Federal Reserve enforcement action (ongoing)
- **2024:** Expected CFPB fine over credit card business lapses (>$50M)
- **1MDB Scandal:** Goldman Sachs paid $2.9B in settlements related to 1MDB fraud (not in OpenSanctions search but documented in cage research)

**ICIJ Offshore Leaks (from CAGE_28):**
- 5+ entities/officers found in ICIJ database
- Mauritius-registered finance entity as shareholder in Cayman Islands corporation
- Isle of Man entity (Ferrous Resources Limited)
- Most extensive offshore footprint of any searched entity

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Goldman Sachs has multiple regulatory enforcement actions and extensive offshore presence documented across Mauritius, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, and Hong Kong. The 1MDB scandal connects to Rothschild offshore entities.

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### 5. Pfizer Inc.

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID** | `ir-br-co-3e3fd92d431fb6b85fd649a60a7c94010d24ae40` |
| **Entity Type** | Company |
| **Topics Flagged** | Trade risk |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States |
| **Sector** | Pharmaceutical |
| **Stock Ticker** | NYSE:PFE |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions entity page (Iran UANI Business Registry) |

**Iran Sanctions Exposure:**
- **60 special OFAC licenses** granted over three presidential administrations to do business in Iran
- **Wyeth subsidiary:** 17 additional OFAC licenses
- **2013 shipments:** Pfizer products shipped to Iran and Syria on aircraft owned by Iran Air and Aban Air (both designated under Executive Orders)
- **Self-disclosure:** Pfizer voluntarily self-disclosed the Iran Air/Aban Air shipment matter to the US government
- **2019 SEC filing:** Pfizer disclosed shipping products to Iran under OFAC licenses
- **Bank Tejarat/SDN:** Pfizer instructed customers not to use designated Iranian banks

**Notable Quote from OpenSanctions:**
> "Over the last three presidential administrations, the United States government has granted Pfizer 60 special licenses to do business in Iran."
> — Iran UANI Business Registry

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Pfizer has documented Iran sanctions exposure through OFAC licenses and self-disclosed violations involving designated Iranian air carriers. The company's offshore structure (Ireland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Netherlands, Cayman, Switzerland) was documented in CAGE_26. The ICIJ search found Pfizer's retirement plan invested in Warburg Pincus (Bermuda) Private Equity.

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### 6. BlackRock / Blackrock Leasing, Inc.

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **OpenSanctions ID** | `NK-R6NMdcBpv7qfbLe8xQJbTw` |
| **Entity Name** | Blackrock Leasing, Inc. |
| **Entity Type** | Entity of interest |
| **Topics Flagged** | Debarred |
| **Jurisdiction** | United States (Florida) |
| **UEI** | `KXRSZT24XLE4` |
| **Sanctions Status** | **NOT on international sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | US SAM Procurement Exclusions |

**Debarment:**
- **US SAM Procurement Exclusions:** Blackrock Leasing, Inc. is excluded from US federal procurement
- **Note:** This is "Blackrock Leasing, Inc." — a different entity from BlackRock, Inc. (the asset manager). The naming similarity is notable but they are distinct legal entities.

**BlackRock, Inc. (the parent) — No sanctions hits found on OpenSanctions.**

**ICIJ Offshore Leaks (from CAGE_28):**
- 4+ entities found in ICIJ database (BVI, Bahamas, Malta)
- Credit Suisse Trust Limited intermediary connection
- Malta entity uses Netherlands Antilles-based entertainment company as shareholder

**Relevance to Cage Research:** While the parent BlackRock, Inc. is not on sanctions lists, a similarly-named entity "Blackrock Leasing, Inc." is debarred from US federal procurement. BlackRock's extensive offshore network (255+ subsidiaries, 21 Cayman entities) was documented in CAGE_18.

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### 7. State Street

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Entity Name** | State Street Financial Ltd. |
| **Status** | Dead entity (dissolved) |
| **Jurisdiction** | Not identified (via Commonwealth Trust Limited) |
| **Linked Countries** | United States |
| **Intermediary** | International Business Company Formation Inc. |
| **Source** | ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database (from CAGE_28) |

**OpenSanctions Finding:** State Street Financial Ltd. was found in the ICIJ Offshore Leaks database as a dead entity registered through Commonwealth Trust Limited. The main State Street entity was NOT found on OpenSanctions sanctions lists.

**Relevance to Cage Research:** State Street appears as both an offshore entity creator (State Street Financial Ltd.) and as a trustee for military-industrial pension funds (Northrop Grumman Pension Master Trust → Warburg Pincus Bermuda PE).

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### 8. Soros / Open Society Foundations

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "George Soros", "Soros Fund Management", "Open Society" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **NONE — not on sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions search |

**ICIJ Offshore Leaks (from CAGE_28):**
- Soros Private Equity Investors LP found in Paradise Papers
- Connected to Spazio Group Holdings Limited (Bermuda)
- Dual addresses: London and Wilmington, Delaware

**Note:** ICIJ is itself funded in part by Open Society Foundations, which creates a potential conflict of interest in coverage of Soros-related offshore entities.

**Relevance to Cage Research:** George Soros and Open Society Foundations are NOT on any sanctions lists in the OpenSanctions database. Their offshore structures (Quantum Fund in Cayman, Netherlands Antilles) were documented in CAGE_15 but are legal investment structures, not sanctions violations.

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### 9. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "Gates Foundation", "Bill Gates", "Cascade Investment" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **NONE — not on sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions search |

**ICIJ Offshore Leaks (from CAGE_28):**
- "GATES INTERNATIONAL CORP." found in Panama Papers (Niue, Brazil)
- Registered through Mossack Fonseca, struck off 2004
- Name match — unverified connection to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Gates Foundation entities are NOT on sanctions lists. The offshore investment vehicles (Cayman, Luxembourg, Ireland) were documented in CAGE_15 but are standard foundation structures.

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### 10. Berkshire Hathaway / Warren Buffett

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "Berkshire Hathaway", "Warren Buffett", "General Re" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **NONE — not on sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions search |

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Berkshire Hathaway entities are NOT on sanctions lists. The offshore structure (General Re Cayman, BH Finance Cayman) was documented in CAGE_15.

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### 11. Johnson & Johnson

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "Johnson & Johnson", "J&J" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **NONE — not on sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions search |

**Relevance to Cage Research:** J&J entities are NOT on sanctions lists. The offshore structure (93 tax haven subsidiaries across 9 jurisdictions) was documented in CAGE_14.

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### 12. Rockefeller Foundation / Rockefeller entities

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "Rockefeller Foundation", "Rockefeller Brothers Fund", "Rockefeller Capital Management" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **NONE — not on sanctions lists** |
| **Source** | OpenSanctions search |

**ICIJ Offshore Leaks (from CAGE_28):**
- Rockefeller Capital Management — Bahamas Leaks
- Rockefeller International Ltd — Paradise Papers (Nevis)
- Mezzacappa Partners Offshore Ltd — Paradise Papers (Bermuda)

**Relevance to Cage Research:** Rockefeller entities are NOT on sanctions lists. Their offshore structures (Cayman blocker corps, ICIJ offshore entities) were documented in CAGE_11.

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### 13. Raytheon / RTX Corporation

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "Raytheon", "RTX Corporation" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **No direct entity match on OpenSanctions** |
| **China Sanctions** | Raytheon was sanctioned by China alongside Lockheed Martin in 2023 for Taiwan arms sales |

**Note:** While Raytheon faces Chinese counter-sanctions, it does not appear as a named entity in the OpenSanctions search results for the sanctions database. The entity may be listed under a different name or jurisdiction.

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### 14. General Dynamics

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "General Dynamics" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **No direct entity match on OpenSanctions** |
| **China Sanctions** | General Dynamics was sanctioned by China in 2024 alongside 11 other US defense firms |

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### 15. BP (British Petroleum)

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "BP", "British Petroleum" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **Not directly searched — documented in ICIJ** |
| **ICIJ (from CAGE_28):** | 2 entities found (Samoa, Panama) via Mossack Fonseca |

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### 16. ExxonMobil

| Field | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| **Search Terms** | "ExxonMobil" |
| **OpenSanctions Hits** | **Not directly searched — documented in ICIJ** |
| **ICIJ (from CAGE_28):** | 1 entity found (Bahamas) — Cyprus offshore exploration |

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## Summary Matrix

| Entity | On Sanctions Lists? | Enforcement Actions? | Debarred? | Counter-Sanctioned? | ICIJ Offshore? |
|--------|---------------------|---------------------|-----------|---------------------|----------------|
| **Lockheed Martin** | NO | YES (DDTC) | YES | YES (China) | NO |
| **Northrop Grumman** | NO | YES (DDTC) | YES | YES (China) | YES (Pension trust) |
| **Boeing** | NO | YES (SEC, DDTC) | YES | YES (China) | YES (Pension trust) |
| **Goldman Sachs** | NO | YES (Fed, MAS) | NO | NO | YES (5+ entities) |
| **Pfizer** | NO | NO (Iran licenses) | NO | NO | YES (Pension trust) |
| **BlackRock (Leasing)** | NO | NO | YES (SAM) | NO | YES (4+ entities) |
| **State Street** | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES (2 entities) |
| **Soros/Open Society** | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES (1 entity) |
| **Gates Foundation** | NO | NO | NO | NO | PARTIAL (1 name match) |
| **Berkshire Hathaway** | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| **J&J** | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES (ICIJ) |
| **Rockefeller** | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES (3+ entities) |
| **Raytheon/RTX** | NO | NO | NO | YES (China) | NO |
| **General Dynamics** | NO | NO | NO | YES (China) | NO |
| **Vanguard** | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO (unrelated entities only) |

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## Critical Patterns

### Pattern 1: China Counter-Sanctions on Defense Contractors

China has systematically sanctioned U.S. defense contractors for arms sales to Taiwan:

| Year | Companies Sanctioned | Trigger |
|------|---------------------|---------|
| 2023 | Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman | Taiwan arms sales |
| 2024 | Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics + 9 others | Taiwan arms sales + US sanctions on Chinese entities |
| 2025 | Boeing (St. Louis), Northrop Grumman Systems + 18 others | $11B Taiwan arms package |

**Significance:** These are geopolitical counter-sanctions, not criminal designations. They do not indicate money laundering, terrorism financing, or sanctions evasion. However, they create business restrictions in the Chinese market.

### Pattern 2: US DDTC Enforcement on Defense Contractors

Multiple defense contractors face US Directorate of Defense Trade Controls enforcement for ITAR/AECA violations:

| Entity | DDTC Action | Source |
|--------|-------------|--------|
| Lockheed Martin | Consent agreement | OpenSanctions |
| Northrop Grumman | Consent agreement | OpenSanctions |
| Boeing | Consent agreement | OpenSanctions |

**Significance:** ITAR violations indicate defense trade control failures — the same companies receiving 74-100% of revenue from US taxpayer contracts are violating the regulations governing those contracts.

### Pattern 3: Norway NBIM Exclusions

Norway's Government Pension Fund Global (the world's largest sovereign wealth fund) has excluded or placed under observation:

| Entity | Action | Program |
|--------|--------|---------|
| Lockheed Martin | Observation/exclusion | Product-based |
| Northrop Grumman | Exclusion | Product-based |
| Boeing | Observation/exclusion | Product-based |

**Significance:** The world's largest ethical investor has determined these defense contractors fail its investment criteria.

### Pattern 4: Warburg Pincus Bermuda Convergence (ICIJ)

Three defense/pharma pension funds invested in the same Bermuda PE vehicle:

| Pension Fund | Trustee | Vehicle | Date |
|-------------|---------|---------|------|
| Boeing Employee Retirement Plan | JPMorgan | Warburg Pincus (Bermuda) PE X, L.P. | 12-JUN-2008 |
| Northrop Grumman Pension Master Trust | State Street | Warburg Pincus (Bermuda) PE X, L.P. | 12-JUN-2008 |
| Pfizer Inc. Master Trust | Northern Trust | WPPEXB, L.P. | 12-JUN-2008 |

**Significance:** Three of the largest US defense and pharmaceutical corporations channeled employee retirement funds into the same Bermuda-registered private equity vehicle on the same date, through three different trustee banks.

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## Money Register (Enforcement/Financial Penalties)

| Entity | Penalty/Fine | Authority | Year | Source |
|--------|-------------|-----------|------|--------|
| Goldman Sachs | $50M fine | NY DFS | 2015 | OpenSanctions |
| Goldman Sachs | >$50M fine (expected) | CFPB | 2024 | American Banker |
| Goldman Sachs | $2.9B settlement | DOJ (1MDB) | 2020 | Cage Research |
| Pfizer | Self-disclosed Iran violations | OFAC | 2013-2019 | OpenSanctions |

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## Harm Register

| Entity | Harm Type | Description | Scale | Source |
|--------|-----------|-------------|-------|--------|
| Lockheed Martin | Informational | Counter-sanctioned by China; restricted from Chinese market | Geopolitical | OpenSanctions |
| Northrop Grumman | Informational | Counter-sanctioned by China; DDTC enforcement | Geopolitical | OpenSanctions |
| Boeing | Informational | DDTC enforcement; SEC enforcement; China counter-sanctions | Geopolitical | OpenSanctions |
| Goldman Sachs | Financial | Multiple regulatory fines; Fed enforcement | $50M+ fines | OpenSanctions |
| Pfizer | Informational | 60 OFAC licenses for Iran business; self-disclosed violations | Regulatory | OpenSanctions |

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## Open Questions

- [ ] What are the specific ITAR violations that led to DDTC consent agreements for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman?
- [ ] What is the current status of Goldman Sachs Federal Reserve enforcement action (2018-present)?
- [ ] Are there additional OpenSanctions entities not captured by web search that match cage research names?
- [ ] What is the total value of assets frozen under China's counter-sanctions on US defense contractors?
- [ ] How do the Warburg Pincus Bermuda PE investments connect to the broader offshore money trail documented in CAGE_15-17?
- [ ] Are there PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) matches for cage research individuals (e.g., Larry Fink, Jamie Dimon, David Koch)?
- [ ] What is the overlap between OpenSanctions debarment lists and US federal procurement data?

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## Verification Status

| Finding | Confidence | Source |
|---------|------------|--------|
| Lockheed Martin counter-sanctioned by China | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions + AP News + Fortune |
| Northrop Grumman counter-sanctioned by China | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions + Reuters |
| Boeing DDTC/SEC enforcement | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions entity page |
| Goldman Sachs Fed enforcement | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions entity page |
| Pfizer Iran OFAC licenses | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions (Iran UANI Registry) |
| Blackrock Leasing SAM debarment | [VERIFIED] | OpenSanctions entity page |
| Warburg Pincus Bermuda convergence | [VERIFIED] | ICIJ Offshore Leaks (CAGE_28) |

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## Methodology Notes

- **Database:** OpenSanctions Default dataset (1,943,261 entities, 460 data sources)
- **Search Method:** Web search with `site:opensanctions.org` queries; direct entity page access
- **Coverage:** OpenSanctions aggregates OFAC SDN, EU sanctions, UN sanctions, UK FCDO, US DDTC, US SAM, NBIM exclusions, and 450+ other sources
- **Limitation:** Some entities may be listed under variant names or subsidiary names not captured by web search
- **API:** OpenSanctions API available at api.opensanctions.org (requires API key for full access)
- **Date:** All searches conducted 2026-08-22

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## Status

**Verification level:** PARTIALLY VERIFIED
**Confidence:** MEDIUM-HIGH (direct OpenSanctions entity pages found for 6+ entities; web search limitations prevent exhaustive search)
**Last updated:** 2026-08-22