I have read in two places now about the hazards of sending money to certain south-central European countries (particularly Romania) if you want to use Western Union or Moneygram. There seems to be some plan for our government to seize the funds before it gets to the country designated and to then trace back to the sender of the funds. I almost sent funds to a central European country, but changed my mind because of these references. I'm not sure Visa or MC will even do that sort pf thing now.
I know that this is the way that they busted the international poker groups - by cracking down on the financial intermediaries - and hitting them where really hurt. But, that was betting on straights and flushes. The difference here is that if they tie this effort to their effort to combat those who support "terrorism" the charges for the sender could be horrendous. So, sending funds to SE Europe or the ME may be a serious mistake right now. I know there are alternatives. I have always been worried that my payment for meds might be (I think) improperly tied to assistance to "terrorists."
I try to be careful, anyway.