Isle of Man Customs and Excise News

Sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:28:40 GMT

The Treasury advises that the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2023 [SD 2023/0031] came into operation on 24 January 2023, which apply the provisions of the following United Kingdom statutory instruments relating to the Democratic Republic of the Congo financial and trade sanctions to the Island -

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021; and
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (of UK Parliament) (the “Democratic Republic of the Congo Regulations”) were applied to the Island, and currently have effect in the Island, by the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [SD 2020/0475]. The Democratic Republic of the Congo Regulations were amended in the United Kingdom in response to ongoing volatility and violations of human rights. The Isle of Man has adopted these measures to ensure that sanctions against Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Island are aligned with the United Kingdom.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo Regulations update the financial sanctions in relation to the reasons for designations to be imposed on individuals and entities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The updates include –

a new designation criteria for planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks against medical personnel or humanitarian personnel.
a new designation criteria for involvement in the production, manufacture or use of improvised explosive devices, or in the commission, planning, ordering, aiding, abetting or otherwise assistance of attacks with improvised explosive devices.
a removal of references to paragraphs of UN Security Council Resolutions which have been superseded and no longer contain the currently used designation criteria for listings under the UN regime.
a correction of an error in regulation 10(1) which relates to a reference in the asset-freeze provisions.

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:31:50 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 4 entries under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime.

The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/496) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies involved in undermining democracy, the rule of law or good governance in Myanmar; the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar; the commission of, or the obstruction of an independent investigation into, a serious human rights violation or abuse in Myanmar; the commission of a violation of international humanitarian law in Myanmar; the obstruction of a humanitarian assistance activity in Myanmar; any other action, policy or activity which threatens the peace, stability or security of Myanmar. The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 extend to the Isle of Man by the Myanmar (Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2021 [S.I. 2021/529].

On 31 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Addition

The following 4 entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze:

Individuals

WIN KYAW KYAW AUNG (Group ID: 15717)
DOB: 07/08/1983. Nationality: Myanmar Passport Number: S8375069C National Identification Number: 13/MAHSATA(N)031876 Address: 289F Bukit Batok Street 25, Shwe Thanlwin Condo, #10-126, University Avenue Road, Nature View, Singapore, Singapore, 655289. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0065 (UK Statement of Reasons):Win Kyaw Kyaw Aung is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because, as a former director and shareholder of Asia Sun Trading Company Limited, he has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. (Email address): winkyaw@gmail.com (Gender): Male Listed on: 31/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/01/2023 Last Updated: 31/01/2023 Group ID: 15717.
ZAW MIN TUN (Group ID: 15716)
DOB: 20/07/2001. POB: Myanmar Nationality: Myanmar National Identification Number: 9/PABATHA(N)010135 Position: Director Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0064 (UK Statement of Reasons):Zaw Min Tun is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because he is a member of Asia Sun Trading Company Limited, which is and has been involved in the repression of the civilian population of Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. (Phone number): 09263840825 (Email address): asiasun.grouptca@gmail.com (Gender): Male Listed on: 31/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/01/2023 Last Updated: 31/01/2023 Group ID: 15716.

Entities

ASIA SUN TRADING COMPANY LIMITED (Group ID: 15719)
Address: Ubc Tower, Unit (04-01), 4th Floor, Bo Cho Quarter, Bahan, YANGON REGION, Myanmar. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): MYA0060 (UK Statement of Reasons):Asia Sun Trading Company Limited is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because it has been, and is, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. (Phone number): 09263840825 (Email address): asiasun.grouptca@gmail.com (Type of entity): Private Company Limited by Shares (Business Reg No): 104099424 Listed on: 31/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/01/2023 Last Updated: 31/01/2023 Group ID: 15719.
CARGO LINK COMPANY LIMITED (Group ID: 15718)
Address: NAT MAUK ROAD, (02-09), UNION BUSINESS CENTRE, BO CHO QUARTER, BAHAN TOWNSHIP, YANGON REGION, Myanmar. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): MYA0062 (UK Statement of Reasons): Cargo Link Company Limited is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because it has been, and is, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. (Phone number): 09263840825 (Email address): crsteam.services@gmail.com (Type of entity): Private Company Limited by Shares (Subsidiaries): Cargo Link Petroleum Logistics Company Ltd (Business Reg No):102830199 Listed on: 31/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/01/2023 Last Updated: 31/01/2023 Group ID: 15718.

What you must do

Financial institutions and other persons are required to check whether you maintain any accounts or otherwise hold funds or economic resources for, or provide financial services to, designated individuals. If so, you must freeze such accounts or other funds and, unless licensed by the Treasury, not deal with those funds or economic resources, make those funds or economic resources available to a designated person, or make those funds or economic resources available for the benefit of a designated person. You must also report your findings to the FIU.

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Myanmar and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:14:19 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/466) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies associated with ISIL (Da’esh) or Al-Qaida. The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0478].

On 31 January 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions list

Addition

The following entry has been added to the consolidated list and is now subject to an asset freeze:

ISLAMIC STATE IN IRAQ AND THE LEVANT IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA (ISIL-SEA, ISILSOUTH EAST ASIA) (Group ID: 15715)
a.k.a: (1) Islamic State East Asia Division (2) Dawlatul Islamiyah Waliyatul Mashriq Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0378 (UN Ref):QDe.169 Formed in June 2016 upon announcement by now-deceased Isnilon Hapilon (QDi.204). Associated with Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities. Listed on: 31/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/01/2023 Last Updated: 31/01/2023 Group ID: 15715.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details on the UN measures in respect of ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:54:04 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 7 entries under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.

The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/134) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuse in Iran. The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Iran Sanctions (Human Rights) (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0472].

On 23 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Additions

The following entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze:

Individuals

Salar ABNOUSH (Group ID: 15713)
Name (non-Latin script): آبنوش ساالر
DOB: 02/05/1962. POB: Hamedan, Iran a.k.a: (1) ABANUSH, Salar (2) VELAYATMADAR, Salar (non-Latin script: والیتمدار ساالر) Nationality: Iran Position: Vice Commander of the Basij Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0135 (UK Statement of Reasons):Salar ABNOUSH is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because as Vice Commander of the Basij he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting serious human rights violations in Iran including violations of the right to life and the right to freedom of expression through the violent repression of protests. In this role in the Basij he is also a member of an organisation that is involved in the commission of serious human rights violations. (Gender):Male Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15713.
Ahmad FAZELIAN (Group ID: 15709)
Name (non-Latin script): فاضلیان احمد
POB: Hamedan, Iran Nationality: Iran Address: General Attorney Office Building, Khayyam St., Tehran, Iran. Position: Deputy Prosecutor General for Public Law Affairs Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0131 (UK Statement of Reasons):Ahmad FAZELIAN in his current capacity as Deputy Prosecutor General for public law affairs, and in managerial roles in the judiciary over 20 years, is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious human rights violations in Iran, in particular, the right to be free from torture and the right to a fair trial. (Gender):Male Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15709.
Kiyumars HEIDARI (Group ID: 15711)
Name (non-Latin script): حیدری کیومرث
Title: Brigadier General DOB: --/--/1964. POB: Kermanshah, Iran a.k.a: (1) HEIDARI, Kiomars (2) HEYDARI, Kiumars (3) HEYDARI, Kiyomarth (4) HEYDARI, Kyomarth Nationality: Iran Position: Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0133 (UK Statement of Reasons):Kiyumars HEIDARI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as in his role as Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ground Forces he is and has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious human rights violations in Iran through the repression of protests. In this role he is also a member of an organisation that is responsible for the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran. (Gender):Male Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15711.
Hossein NEJAT (Group ID: 15710)
Name (non-Latin script): نجات حسین
DOB: (1) --/--/1955. (2) --/--/1956. POB: Shiraz, Iran a.k.a: (1) NEJAD, Mohammed, Hossein, Zibaee (2) ZIBAYINEJAD, Mohammed, Hossein (non-Latin script: زیبایی حسین محمد نژاد) Nationality: Iran Position: Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC at Sarallah HQ Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0132 (UK Statement of Reasons):Hossein NEJAT is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as it is reasonable to suspect that NEJAT through his role as Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Sarallah HQ, is an individual responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting serious human rights violations or in Iran through the repression of recent protests in Iran, leading to violations of the right of life and violations of the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Through his role in the IRGC NEJAT is also a member of an organisation that is responsible for the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran. (Gender):Male Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15710.
Qasem REZAEI (Group ID: 15712)
Name (non-Latin script): رضایی قاسم
DOB: 27/09/1961. POB: Abhar City, Zanjan Province, Iran a.k.a: REZAEI, Qasim Nationality: Iran Passport Number: D10005996 Position: Deputy Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0134 (UK Statement of Reasons):Qasem REZAEI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as, in his role as Deputy Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF), he has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious violations with respect to the right to life and the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Iran. (Gender):Male Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15712.

Entities

BASIJ RESISTANCE FORCE (Group ID: 15707)
Name (non-Latin script): بسیج مقاومت نیروی
a.k.a: (1) Basij-e Mostaz'afin (non-Latin script: مستضعفین بسیج سازمان) (2) Nirouye Moqavemate Basij Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0129 (UK Statement of Reasons):There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the Basij Resistance Force is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as it has been involved in serious human rights violations in Iran, including being responsible for, engaging in and providing support for violations of the right to life and right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly through the violent repression of protests in Iran. (Type of entity): Paramilitary Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15707.
BASIJ COOPERATIVE FOUNDATION (Group ID: 15708)
Name (non-Latin script): بسیج تعاون بنیاد
a.k.a: Bonyad Taavon Basij Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0130 (UK Statement of Reasons): There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the Basij Cooperative Foundation is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as it has been involved in serious human rights violations in Iran, including providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources that have contributed to serious human rights violations in Iran. The Basij Cooperative Foundation is associated with the Basij Resistance Force, an organisation that is involved in the commission of serious human rights violations. Listed on: 23/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 23/01/2023 Last Updated: 23/01/2023 Group ID: 15708.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Iran (Human Rights) and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Haiti Sanctions Guidance

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:21 GMT

The Treasury advises that the Haiti Sanctions guidance has been created following The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281) having effect in the Isle of Man by the Haiti (Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1340).

The Regulations provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies responsible for, complicit in or engaged in acts which threaten the peace, security or stability of Haiti.

This guidance is produced by the Customs and Excise Division, part of the Treasury, which is the authority for the implementation of financial sanctions in the Isle of Man.

It outlines your obligations under the Haiti sanctions as well as Treasury’s approach to licensing and compliance issues. It takes into account relevant case law and guidance at the date of publication.

This guidance is general in nature so you should also refer to the relevant, up-to-date legislation where it is available.

Please note that each case will be considered on the facts and the specific legal requirements that apply. Please note that the Treasury cannot issue definitive guidance on how the Isle of Man courts might interpret these laws.

Finally, this guidance does not represent legal advice. If you are unsure about your obligations in a given case, you should consider taking independent legal advice.

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details on the UN measures in respect of Haiti can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage

Further details may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:22:48 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.

On 17 January 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions list

ADDITION

The following entry has been added to the consolidated list and is now subject to an asset freeze:

Abdul Rehman MAKKI (Group ID: 15706)
DOB: 10/12/1954. POB: Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, Pakistan Good quality a.k.a: (1) MAKKI, Abdul, Rahman (2) MAKKI, Abdur, Rahman (3) MAKKI, Abdur, Rehman (4) MAKKI, Hafiz, Abdul, Rahman (5) MAKKI, Hafiz, Abdul, Rehman (6) REHMAN, Hafiz, Abdul Nationality: Pakistan Passport Number: (1) CG9153881 (2) A5199819 Passport Details: (1) Pakistan number, issued on 2 Nov 2007 (2) Pakistan number National Identification Number: (1) 6110111883885 (2) 34454009709 National Identification Details: (1) Pakistan (2) Pakistan Address: Tayyiba Markaz, Muridke, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0379 (UN Ref):QDi.433 He is deputy Amir/Chief of LASHKAR-E-TAYYIBA (LET) (QDe.118) a.k.a JAMAAT-UD-DAWA (JUD) and Head of Political Affairs Wing JUD/LET. He also served as head of LET’s foreign relations department and member of Shura (governing body). He is the brother-in-law of JUD/LET Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (QDi.263).  Father’s name is Hafiz Abdullah Bahwalpuri. Photo is available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. Listed on: 17/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 17/01/2023 Last Updated: 17/01/2023 Group ID: 15706.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details on the UN measures in respect of ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:23:19 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.

On 17 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

CORRECTION

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been corrected and is still subject to an asset freeze:

Mohammad Jafar MONTAZERI (Group ID: 15705)
Name (non-Latin script): منتظری جعفر محمد
POB: Qom, Iran Nationality: Iran Address: General Attorney Office Building, Khayyam St., Tehran, Iran. Position: Prosecutor General, Attorney General Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0122 (UK Statement of Reasons):Mohammad Jafar MONTAZERI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious human rights violations in Iran, in particular, the right to be free from torture and the right to a fair trial, in his role as Prosecutor General. (Gender):Male Listed on: 14/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/01/2023 Last Updated: [14/01/2023] 17/01/2023 Group ID: 15705.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Financial Sanctions: Syria

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:49:44 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry in the Syria sanctions regime.

The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/792) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies involved in repressing the civilian population in Syria or who is or has been involved in supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime and who are or have been carrying on prohibited activities related to chemical weapons. The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Syria Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0503].

On 14 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Correction

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been amended and is still subject to an asset freeze:

Hayel AL-ASAD (Group ID: 12039)
Name (non-Latin script): األسد هايل هائل
a.k.a: AL-ASSAD, Hayel Position: Assistant to Maher al Asad and responsible for the Military Police Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):SYR0085 Serves in same military division as Maher al Asad (UK Statement of Reasons):Assistant to Maher AlAssad, Head of the military police unit of the army's 4th Division, involved in repression (Gender):Male Listed on: 24/08/2011 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/12/2020 Last Updated: [31/12/2020] 14/01/2023 Group ID: 12039.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Russia

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:45:08 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry to the Russian sanctions regime.

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, or obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia. The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Russia Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0504].

On 14 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Correction

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been corrected and is still subject to an asset freeze:

Svyatoslav Evgenievich OSTROVSKY (Group ID: 14811)
Name (non-Latin script): ОСТРОВСКИЙ Святослав Евгеньевич
DOB: [03/09/1979] 09/03/1979 POB: Krasnodar, Russia a.k.a: OSTROVSKIY, Yevgenievich Nationality: Russia Address: Moscow. Position: Member of VTB Bank Management Board Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS0860 (UK Statement of Reasons):Svyatoslav OSTROVSKY is a member of VTB Bank’s Management Board. VTB Bank is a Government of Russia-affiliated entity, as it is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the Government of Russia. As a member of VTB Bank’s Management Board, OSTROVSKY obtains a financial benefit from VTB Bank, therefore OSTROVSKY is an involved person on the basis of his membership of and association with VTB Bank. (Gender):Male Listed on: 15/03/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 15/03/2022 Last Updated: [09/05/2022] 14/01/2023 Group ID: 14811.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Russia and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:38:24 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.

On 14 January 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Addition

The following entry has been added to the consolidated list and is now subject to an asset freeze:

Mohammad Jafar MONTAZERI (Group ID: 15705)
POB: Qom, Iran Nationality: Iran Address: General Attorney Office Building, Khayyam St., Tehran, Iran. Position: Prosecutor General, Attorney General Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):IHR0122 (UK Statement of Reasons):Mohammad Jafar MONTAZERI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious human rights violations in Iran, in particular, the right to be free from torture and the right to a fair trial, in his role as Prosecutor General. (Gender):Male Listed on: 14/01/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/01/2023 Last Updated: 14/01/2023 Group ID: 15705.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Penalties and interest for late VAT returns and late VAT payments

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:13:34 GMT

The penalties applied for submitting your VAT return late or not paying your VAT liability on time are changing for all VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023.

There will also be changes to how late payment interest is charged.

The amendment of the Value Added Tax Act 1996 will take effect from 1 January 2023.

What you need to do to avoid a penalty or interest

As long as you submit your VAT returns and make your VAT payments on time you will not receive a penalty or be charged late payment interest.

What is changing

Late VAT returns

This applies to all VAT returns, including “nil” returns and those seeking a refund of VAT from Customs & Excise. You must make sure that you submit all of your VAT returns on time to avoid a late return penalty.

If you submit VAT returns late you may be fined £200.

Late VAT payments

If you do not make your VAT payments on time you may incur a late payment penalty, which is based on a percentage of how much VAT remains outstanding.

You may also be charged late payment interest.

Where you can find more information

Guidance is available under downloadable documents to explain how the penalties and interest will be applied from 1 January 2023.

If you are unable to make your VAT payments on time contact Customs and Excise via email at dmu.customs@gov.im or telephone at +44 1624 648160 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm).

For general enquiries please email customs@gov.im or call +44 1624 648130 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm).

Financial Sanctions: Russia

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:04:35 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 entries to the Russian sanctions regime.

On 28 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entries have been amended and are still subject to an asset freeze:

OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY (Group ID: 15703)
Name (non-Latin script): نفر مادو پرواز اوج شرکت
a.k.a: Mado Company Address: Qom, No. 1106, 11 Hemmat Corner, Hemmat Square, Hemmat [Bouelvard] Boulevard, Shokuhieh Industrial Town, Qom, Qom Province, Iran, 3718116354. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1697 (UK Statement of Reasons):Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company 'Mado Company' is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 in that it has provided or made available for use by the Russian military components and engines for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Listed on: 13/12/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 13/12/2022 Last Updated: [13/12/2022] 28/12/2022 Group ID: 15703.
Said Mikhailovich GUTSERIEV (Group ID: 15418)
Name (non-Latin script): ГУЦЕРИЕВ, Саид Михайлович
DOB: 18/04/1988. POB: Grozny, Russia Nationality: (1) Russia (2) United Kingdom Address: London, United Kingdom. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1479 (UK Statement of Reasons):Said GUTSERIEV is and has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), or equivalent, and owning or controlling directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7), of PJSC SFI, an entity carrying on business in the Russian financial services sector, a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia. (Gender): Male Listed on: 29/06/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 29/06/2022 Last Updated: [16/12/2022] 28/12/2022 Group ID: 15418.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Russia and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Haiti

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:06:07 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry to the Haiti sanctions regime.

The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies responsible for, complicit in or engaged in acts which threaten the peace, security or stability of Haiti. The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Haiti (Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1340).

On 28 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Addition

The following entry has been added to the consolidated list and is now subject to an asset freeze:

Jimmy CHERIZIER (Group ID: 15704)
Low quality a.k.a: BARBEQUE Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):HAI0001 (UN Ref):HTi.001 Jimmy Cherizier (AKA 'Barbeque') has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Haiti and has planned, directed, or committed acts that constitute serious human rights abuses. Jimmy Cherizier is one of Haiti’s most influential gang leaders and leads an alliance of Haitian gangs known as the 'G9 Family and Allies.' Listed on: 28/12/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 28/12/2022 Last Updated: 28/12/2022 Group ID: 15704.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details on the UN measures in respect of Haiti can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Haiti and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Sanctions Guidance: Russia

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:49:26 GMT

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions guidance has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to Russia financial and trade sanctions.

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (of UK Parliament) (the 'Russia Regulations') were applied to the Island, and currently have effect in the Island, by the Russia Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [SD 2020/0504]. The Russia Regulations were amended in the United Kingdom in response to Russian actions in Ukraine. The Isle of Man has adopted these measures to ensure that sanctions against Russia in the Island are aligned with the United Kingdom.

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Russia and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Consolidate Legislation: Russia

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:17:45 GMT

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions consolidated legislation has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to Russia trade sanctions. These changes come into effect on 16 December 2022.

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (of UK Parliament) (the 'Russia Regulations') were applied to the Island, and currently have effect in the Island, by the Russia Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [SD 2020/0504]. The Russia Regulations have been amended in the United Kingdom in response to Russian actions in Ukraine. The Isle of Man is adopting these measures to ensure that sanctions against Russia in the Island are aligned with the United Kingdom.

The amendments provide for:

A prohibition on providing services related to trusts or similar arrangements to, or for the benefit, of persons designated for the purposes of this measure; and on providing new services related to trusts or similar arrangements to, or for the benefit of, persons connected with Russia
Amendments to existing restrictions on dealing with securities or money market instruments and loans and credit arrangements to persons connected with Russia to close loopholes
An expansion of the current prohibitions on the export, supply and delivery, and making available of additional products (as well as related technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services), to the critical-industry goods, critical-industry technology schedule, defence and security goods and defence and security technology schedule
A prohibition on the direct and indirect provision of auditing services to a person connected with Russia. The measure is designed to hamper Russian businesses’ ability to operate efficiently in commercial and financial markets
A prohibition on the direct and indirect provision of advertising services to a person connected with Russia. This measure will impact the ability of Russian business to sell its goods and services
A prohibition on the direct and indirect provision of architectural and engineering services to a person connected with Russia. These are two separate sanctions measures, which are being imposed in tandem given these services are often used together in project lifecycles. These measures will disrupt Russia’s high-end engineering, scientific and other technical economic functions
A prohibition on the direct or indirect provision of information technology consultancy and design services to a person connected with Russia. This measure will erode the capability of information technology systems to support the Russian economy

Limited exceptions and licensing grounds will be in place with these measures. These may include, for example, a licence to facilitate winding-down operations and exceptions for statutory obligations or diplomatic activities. The exceptions and licensing grounds are set out in full in the legislation. If you need to apply for a sanctions licence, you can find more information and how to apply on the Customs and Excise webpage.

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Russia and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Russia

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:04:33 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry to the Russian sanctions regime.

On 16 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been amended and is still subject to an asset freeze:

Said Mikhailovich GUTSERIEV (Group ID: 15418)
Name (non-Latin script): ГУЦЕРИЕВ, Саид Михайлович
DOB: 18/04/1988. POB: Grozny, Russia Nationality: [Russia] United Kingdom Address: [(1)] London, United Kingdom. [(2)Building 10, Apartment 15, Burdenko Street, Moscow, Russia, 119121] Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1479 (UK Statement of Reasons): Said GUTSERIEV is and has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), or equivalent, and owning or controlling directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7), of PJSC SFI, an entity carrying on business in the Russian financial services sector, a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia. (Gender): Male Listed on: 29/06/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 29/06/2022 Last Updated: [13/12/2022] 16/12/2022 Group ID: 15418.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Russia and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:05:37 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry to the Belarus sanctions regime.

The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies reasonably suspected of involvement in conduct enabling or facilitating the disappearances of four people or the failure to investigate properly or institute criminal proceedings against the persons responsible for those disappearances; the commission of serious human rights violations in Belarus; the repression of civil society or democratic opposition in Belarus; or other actions, policies or activities which undermine democracy or the rule of law in Belarus; conduct destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, including by supporting or facilitating Russia’s actions in respect of Ukraine, in particular by providing logistical support to the Russian army, or spreading disinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; other actions undermining or threatening peace, security or stability in Europe; or obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Belarus through carrying on a relevant business activity. The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Republic of Belarus Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0479].

On 16 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been amended and is still subject to an asset freeze:

Mikail Safarbekovich GUTSERIEV (Group ID: 14131)
Name (non-Latin script): Михаил Сафарбекович Гуцериев
DOB: 09/03/1958. POB: [(1) Akmolinsk (2) Akmolinsk (3) Nur-Sultan (4) Nur-Sultan, (1) Kazakhstan (2) Soviet Union (3) Kazakhstan (4) Soviet Union] Almaty Kazakhstan a.k.a: (1) GUTSERIYEV, Mikhail, Safarbekovich (2) GUTSERIEV, Mikhail, Safarbekovich (3) GUTSERIYEV, Mikail, Safarbekovich Nationality: (1) Cyprus (2) Russia Passport Number: (1) K00162033 (2) 55 0344417 Passport Details: (1) Cypriot Passport, Expiry: 11 Feb 2024 (2) Russian Passport, Expiry: 20 Feb 2030 Address: Russia. Position: Businessman Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):BEL0110 (UK Statement of Reasons): [Mikhail Gutseriev is a prominent Russian businessman who is one of the main private investors in Belarus and a longstanding associate of Alexander Lukashenko, who is responsible for serious violations of human rights and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus. Gutseriev has provided support for the Government of Belarus, including through use of his business interests.] Mikail Gutseriev (hereafter Gutseriev) is designated under the Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the following grounds:(1) Gutseriev is, and/or has been, involved in policies or activities which undermine democracy or the rule of law in Belarus by providing support for and/or obtaining an economic benefit from the Government of Belarus; (2) Gutseriev has himself, or via his companies through controlling directly or indirectly FLLC Slavkali, Russneft and Neftisa, carried on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Belarus, namely the Belarusian construction and extractives sectors; (3) Gutseriev is associated with Alexander Lukashenko (BEL0045), an individual who is, and/or has been, involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Belarus and/or the repression of civil society or democratic opposition in Belarus, and/or other actions, policies or activities which undermine democracy or the rule of law in Belarus. (Gender): Male Listed on: 09/08/2021 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 09/08/2021 Last Updated: [04/02/2022] 16/12/2022 Group ID: 14131.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Belarus and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Have your say on proposed changes to sanctions law

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:04:46 GMT

Improving the way international sanctions are implemented in the Isle of Man is the subject of a public consultation, which is launched today (Friday 16 December) by the Customs and Excise Division of the Treasury.

Views are being sought on the draft Sanctions Bill 2022 that is designed to address limitations with the legislative methods currently being used.

The aims of the Bill are to:

provide a modern and flexible legislative framework to be able to implement United Kingdom sanctions measures in a timely manner
continue to meet international obligations concerned with preventing money laundering, terrorist financing and nuclear proliferation financing
make sanctions legislation easier to locate and follow
introduce measures to deal with the enforcement of sanctions-related offences more effectively

Isle of Man Government policy is to implement international sanctions measures in line with those in force in the United Kingdom. The Isle of Man is also obliged, under the UK’s membership of the United Nations, to implement sanctions imposed by UN Security Council Resolutions — particularly in relation to preventing terrorist activity and financing nuclear weapons.

The consultation document is available to view on the Government website and may also be completed electronically from consult.gov.im

Alternatively, written comments can be emailed to customs@gov.im or by post to Customs and Excise Division, PO Box 6, North Quay, Douglas, IM99 1AG.

The consultation will run for 6 weeks and conclude on 27 January 2023.

The process is aligned with the aims of the Island Plan in terms of meeting global standards and enhancing the Island’s reputation as an internationally responsible jurisdiction.

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:27:46 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime.

On 13 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Correction

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entry has been corrected and is still subject to an asset freeze:

99th LIGHT INFANTRY DIVISION (Group ID: 15666)
a.k.a: 99 LID Address: Myanmar. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): MYA0057 (UK Statement of Reasons): The 99th Light Infantry Division (99 LID) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because: 99 LID is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar. Specifically in relation to the right of persons not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Myanmar, including in the context of rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence, against men, women and children of ethnic and religious minorities in Rakhine State. Listed on: 09/12/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 09/12/2022 Last Updated: [09/12/2022] 13/12/2022 Group ID: 15666.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Myanmar and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Global Human Rights

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:27:32 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 2 entries under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.

The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/680) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies responsible for or involved in serious violations of human rights. The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 [SI 2020/680] have effect in the Isle of Man by the Global Human Rights Sanctions (Isle of Man) Order [SI 2020/744].

On 13 December 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Corrections

Deleted information appears in [square brackets]. Additional information appears in italics.

The following entries have been corrected and are still subject to an asset freeze:

Kale KAYIHURA (Group ID: 15670)
Title: Mr DOB: 26/12/1955. POB: Kisoro District, Uganda Nationality: (1) Uganda (2) Rwanda Passport Number: DA024329 Address: Muyenga, Uganda. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): GHR0085 (UK Statement of Reasons): Kale KAYIHURA was the Inspector General of the Ugandan Police Force between 2005 and 2018. KAYIHURA is an involved person under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for activity that violates the right to life and the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Email address):kayihurakale1@gmail.com (Gender): Male Listed on: 09/12/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 09/12/2022 Last Updated: [09/12/2022] 13/12/2022 Group ID: 15670.
Artur Rinatovich SHAMBAZOV (Group ID: 15680)
Name (non-Latin script): Артур Рінатович Шамбазов
Title: Captain DOB: 22/05/1985. a.k.a: (1) SHAMBAZOV, Artur, Rinatovich (non-Latin script: Артур Ринатович Шамбазов) (2) SHAMBAZOV, Artur, Rinatovych Nationality: Russia Address: (1) Evpatoria st, No.37, Mirnoye, Crimea, Ukraine. (2) Mate Zalki st 7K, Apt. 93, Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. Position: FSB Officer Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):GHR0091 (UK Statement of Reasons):There are reasonable grounds to suspect Artur Rinatovich SHAMBAZOV, is an involved person under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 because has been responsible for violations of the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, in his role in the torture of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleksandr Kostenko, whilst an FSB officer in 2014-2015. (Gender): Male Listed on: 09/12/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 09/12/2022 Last Updated: [09/12/2022] 13/12/2022 Group ID: 15680.

What you must do

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation or to attempting to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated person, you are not required to report these details again.

Further Information

Consequently the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the Consolidated List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Further details on the UN measures in respect of Global Human Rights can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Global Human Rights and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.