What is a common type of sanction that can be imposed on individuals or organizations?

The freezing of assets and payments is a commonly imposed sanction on individuals or organizations, particularly in the context of financial regulations and anti-money laundering efforts. This type of sanction is enforced to prevent targeted individuals or entities from accessing or utilizing their financial resources, thereby mitigating risks associated with unlawful activities such as terrorism financing or corruption.

When assets and payments are frozen, those individuals or organizations cannot transfer funds, access bank accounts, or conduct transactions that could potentially facilitate illegal activities. This approach is designed to halt harmful financial behavior without necessarily resorting to more extreme measures, such as completely suspending operations.

In contrast, the other options like suspension of business operations can be a severe consequence but is less common as a direct type of sanction. Increased loan availability and tax exemptions do not serve as sanctions; rather, they are often incentives that would run counter to the notion of imposing restrictions or penalties.