Isle of Man Customs and Excise News

Financial Sanctions: Syria

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:47:57 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 8 entries 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 8 December 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

AL HALLAQ, Boutros
DOB: --/--/1966. a.k.a: (1) AL HALLAQ, Gerges, Boutros (non-Latin script: سرطب قلاحلا ) ( 2 ) AL-HALLAQ, Boutros (3) AL-HALLAQ, Boutros, bin Gerges (4) ALHALLAQ, Boutros, George (non-Latin script: سرطب نب سجرج قلاحلا ) (5) AL-HALLAQ, Boutros, Gorgeous (6) AL-HALLAQ, Boutros, Jirjis (7) AL-HALLAQ, Butrus (8) ALHALLAQ, Butrus, Girgus (9) HALLAQ, Boutros (non-Latin script: سرطب سجرج قلاحلا ) Address: Syria. Position: Information Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0411. (UK Statement of Reasons): Boutros AL HALLAQ is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is and/or has been involved in supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime and repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Information Minister of Syria. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16319.
AL HOMSI, Yazan Ahmad
Title: Major General POB: Syria a.k.a: (1) AL HOMSI, Major General, Yazan (2) ALHOMSI, Major General, Yazan, Ahmad Position: Director of Military Judiciary from 01/01/2023 Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0410. (UK Statement of Reasons): Major General Yazan Ahmad al Homsi is an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is or has been involved in repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Director of the Military Judiciary. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16318.
ALI, Mohsen Abdu Karim
Name (non-Latin script): نسحم دبع ميركلا يلع
DOB: --/--/1968. POB: Kfardbil – Lattakia, Syria a.k.a: (1) ALI, Mohsen, 'Abd alKarim' (2) ALI, Mohsen, Abdulkarim (3) ALI, Mohsen, bin, Abdul, Karim (non-Latin script: نسحم نب دبع ميركلا يلع ) ( 4 ) ALI, Mohsin, Abdul-Karim (5) ALI, Muhsen, Abd, AlKarim (non-Latin script: نسحم دبع ميركلا يلع ) Nationality: Syria Address: Damascus, Syria. Position: Internal Trade Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0417. (UK Statement of Reasons): Mohsen Abdul Karim ALI is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is and/or has been involved in supporting the Syrian regime and repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Internal Trade Minister of Syria. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16324.
AL-MUNAJDID, Louai Emad El-Din
Name (non-Latin script): يؤل دامع نيدلا دجنملا
a.k.a: (1) AL-MUNAJJED, Louay, Imad, Al-Din (non-Latin script: يؤل دامع نيدلا دجنملا ) (2) AL-MUNAJJED, Louay (non-Latin script: يؤل دجنملا ) (3) AL-MUNAJJED, Loumay, Imad, Al-Din (non-Latin script: يمول دامع نيدلا دجنملا ) (4) AL-MUNAJJID, Louay, bin Imad, AlDin Address: Syria. Position: Labour Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0412. (UK Statement of Reasons): Louai Emad El-Din AL-MUNAJJID is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is and/or has been involved in supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime and repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Labour Minister of Syria. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16320.
BUSTAJI, Ahmed Mohammad
POB: Idleb, Syria a.k.a: BOUSTAJI, Ahmad Position: State Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0416. (UK Statement of Reasons): Ahmed Mohammad BUSTAJI is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because in his role as a Syrian State Minister: (1) he is and has been involved in repressing the civilian population in Syria and (2) he is and has been involved in supporting and benefitting from the Syrian regime. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16323.
JOKHADAR, Abdel Qader
DOB: --/--/1968. POB: Aleppo, Syria Position: Industry Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0415. (UK Statement of Reasons): Abdel Qader JOKHADAR is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is and/or has been involved in supporting the Syrian regime and repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Industry Minister of Syria. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16322.
KANJOU, Mohammad Hassan
Name (non-Latin script): دمحم نسح وجنك
Title: Major General POB: Khirbet al-Mezeh, Duraykish Tartous, Syria a.k.a: (1) HASSAN, Major General, Mohamed, Kanjo (non-Latin script: دمحم وجنك نسح ،) (2) HASSAN, Major General, Mohammad, Kanjo (3) HASSAN, Major General, Muhammad (4) KANJO, Major General, Mohammad (5) KANJO, Major General, Mohammed, Hasan (6) KANJO, Major General, Muhammad (7) KANJO, Mohammed Position: Director of Military Judiciary from 12/12/2013 – 01/01/2023 Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0409. (UK Statement of Reasons): Major General Mohammad Kanjou is an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he has been involved in repressing the civilian population in Syria through his former role as the Director of the Military Judiciary. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16317.
QADDOUR, Firas Hassan
DOB: --/--/1962. POB: Damascus, Syria a.k.a: (1) KADDOUR, Firas, Hassan (non-Latin script: ساريف ناسح رودق (2) KADDOUR, Hassan (3) QADDOUR, Firas, bin Hassan (non-Latin script: سارف نب نسح رودق (4) QADDOUR, Hassan (non-Latin script: نسح رودق ) Position: Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SYR0413. (UK Statement of Reasons): Firas Hassan QADDOUR is an 'involved person' under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that he is and/or has been involved in supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime and repressing the civilian population in Syria through his role as the Syrian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16321.

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

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:22:09 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 5 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 8 December 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

ADYANI, Alireza
POB: Iran a.k.a: ADIANI, Alireza, Hojjat, al-Islam, Seyyed Nationality: Iran Position: Head of the LEF ideological-political office Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IHR0180. (UK Statement of Reasons): Alireza ADYANI is an 'involved person' under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Iran. This includes being responsible for, engaging in and promoting serious violations of the right to freedom of expression, as well as breaches of international human rights law by failing to secure the human rights of persons in Iran without discrimination including on the basis of a person's sex, through defining and implementing police rules of engagement. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16315.
DOROSTI, Masoud
a.k.a: (1) DARSHTI, Masood (2) DOROSTI, Masood Nationality: Iran Position: Chief Executive, Tehran and Suburbs Metro Operations Company Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IHR0178. (UK Statement of Reasons): Masoud DOROSTI is an 'involved person' under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Iran. This includes providing support for and/or promoting violations of Iran's obligation to secure the human rights of persons in Iran without discrimination including on the basis of a person's sex, through determining and enforcing mandatory dress codes for women. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16313.
JAVIDAN, Ali Akbar
DOB: 21/04/1967. Nationality: Iran Position: LEF Commander for Kermanshah Province Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IHR0179. (UK Statement of Reasons): Ali Akbar JAVIDAN is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. JAVIDAN is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Iran. This includes being responsible for, engaging in and promoting serious violations of the right to life, the right to freedom of expression, as well as breaches of Iran's obligation to secure the human rights of persons in Iran without discrimination including on the basis of a person's sex, through enforcing mandatory dress codes for women. Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16314.
SALEHI, Ali
Name (non-Latin script): یلع یحلاص
POB: Basht, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran Nationality: Iran Position: Public Prosecutor Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IHR0177. (UK Statement of Reasons): Ali SALEHI is an 'involved person' under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Iran. This includes being responsible for, engaging in and promoting serious violations of the right to freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial as well as breaches of Iran's obligation to secure the human rights of persons in Iran without discrimination including on the basis of a person's sex, through enforcing mandatory dress codes for women. (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16312.
SHAHRESTRANI, Hassan Mofkhami
Name (non-Latin script): نسح یمخفم یناتسرهش
DOB: 28/08/1976. POB: Iran a.k.a: (1) MAFKHAMI, Hassan (2) SHAHRASHTANI, Hassan, Mofakhmi (3) SHAHRESHTANI, Hasan (4) SHAHRESTANI, Hasan Nationality: Iran Position: Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) Commander, Mazandaran Province Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): IHR0181. (UK Statement of Reasons): Hassan SHAHRESTANI is an 'involved person' under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Iran. This includes being responsible for, engaging in and promoting serious violations of the right to freedom of expression, as well as breaches of Iran's obligation to secure the human rights of persons in Iran without discrimination including on the basis of a person's sex, through enforcing mandatory dress codes for women.  (Gender): Male Listed on: 08/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 08/12/2023 Group ID: 16316.

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.

Financial Sanctions: Global Human Rights

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:59:35 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 16 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].

Additions

16 entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze. Further information can be found in the Annex to this Notice.

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

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, the designated individual. If so, you must freeze such accounts or other funds and, unless licensed by the Treasury, not deal with those funds or economic resources, and suspend the provision of any financial services. 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 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.

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:48:16 GMT

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

Additions

17 entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze. Further information can be found in the Annex to this Notice.

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.

Financial Sanctions: Cyber

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:56:52 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries under the Cyber Sanctions Regime.

The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/597) 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 persons who are have been involved in cyber activity which undermines, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom; directly or indirectly causes, or is intended to cause, economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity; undermines, or is intended to undermine, the independence or effective functioning of an international organisations or a nongovernment organisation or forum whose mandate or purposes related to the governance of international sport or the Internet; or otherwise affects a significant number of persons in an indiscriminate manner. The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/597) have effect in the Isle of Man by the Cyber Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [SD 2020/0451].

On 7 December 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Additions

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

2 entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze.

Individuals

KORINETS, Andrey Stanislavovich
Name (non-Latin script): Андрей Станиславович КОРИНЕЦ
DOB: 18/05/1987. POB: Russia a.k.a: DOGUZHIEV, Alexey Nationality: Russia Passport Number: 8707233962 Address: Komi Republic, Syktyvkar, Russia. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CYB0042. (UK Statement of Reasons): Andrey Stanislavovich KORINETS, a member of the Callisto Group (AKA Seaborgium, Star Blizzard, Cold River), is or has been involved in relevant cyber activity, including providing technical assistance that could contribute to relevant cyber activity. This included the preparation of spear-phishing campaigns and associated activity that resulted in unauthorised access and exfiltration of sensitive data. This action undermined, or was intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity and security of UK organisations and more broadly, the UK government, and directly or indirectly caused, or was intended to cause, economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity. The Callisto Group, a cyber-programme operated by officers of the Russian FSB, was responsible for intrusions into the Institute for Statecraft (IfS), a UK-based think tank responsible for a programme to research, publicise, and counter the threat to European democracies from disinformation and other forms of hybrid warfare. Official documents belonging to IfS were released in the hack and subsequent leak, resulting from the preparation of spear-phishing campaigns and associated activity. (Gender): Male Listed on: 07/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 07/12/2023 Group ID: 16278.
PERETYATKO, Ruslan Aleksandrovich
Name (non-Latin script): Руслан Александрович ПЕРЕТЯТЬКО
DOB: 03/08/1985. POB: Russia Nationality: Russia Passport Number: 8705080546 Address: Komi Republic, Russia. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CYB0041. (UK Statement of Reasons): Ruslan Aleksandrovich PERETYATKO, a Russian FSB Intelligence Officer and a member of the Callisto Group (AKA Seaborgium, Star Blizzard, Cold River), is or has been involved in relevant cyber activity, including being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation of relevant cyber activity. This included the preparation of spear-phishing campaigns and associated activity that resulted in unauthorised access and exfiltration of sensitive data. This action undermined, or was intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity and security of UK organisations and more broadly, the UK government, and directly or indirectly caused, or was intended to cause, economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity. The Callisto Group, a cyber-programme operated by officers of the Russian FSB, was responsible for intrusions into the Institute for Statecraft (IfS), a UK-based think tank responsible for a programme to research, publicise, and counter the threat to European democracies from disinformation and other forms of hybrid warfare. Official documents belonging to IfS were released in the hack and subsequent leak, resulting from the preparation of spear-phishing campaigns and associated activity. (Gender): Male Listed on: 07/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/12/2023 Last Updated: 07/12/2023 Group ID: 16277.

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 Cyber 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

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:02:18 GMT

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

On 6 December 2023 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 added to the Consolidate List and is now subject to an asset freeze:

Entity

JSC DISPLAY DESIGN BUREAU
Address: Dana Center, St. P. Mstislavets 9 (1st floor), Minsk, Belarus, 220 114. Other Name (non-Latin script): ААТ Канструктарскае бюро Дысплей
a.k.a: (1) Display Design Office JSC (2) Display Vitebsk Address: 13a Brovka street, Vitebsk, Belarus, 210605. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): BEL0139. (UK Statement of Reasons): JSC DISPLAY DESIGN BUREAU is an involved person under the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulation 2019 because JSC DISPLAY DESIGN BUREAU is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Belarus by carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Belarus, namely the Belarusian defence and information, communications and digital technologies sectors. (Phone number):+375212264001 (Website): http://adunok.by/ (Email address): Info@kbdisplay.com Listed on: 06/12/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 06/12/2023 Last Updated: 06/12/2023 Group ID: 16276.

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.

Cross-agency red alert issued

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:42:50 GMT

The Treasury advises that on 6 December 2023, the National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration with cross-agency partners issued a red alert targeted at financial institutions. The alert warns businesses that Russia is attempting to circumvent sanctions to purchase restricted goods and services, through intermediary countries.

The full Exporting High Risk Goods guidance can be found here

It is the policy of the Isle of Man Government to maintain the implementation of international sanctions measures in the Isle of Man, in line with such measures as have effect in the United Kingdom from time to time.

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

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact sanctions@gov.im

Financial Sanctions: Russia

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:02:49 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 45 entries under 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 6 December 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

45 entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze and trust services sanctions. Further information can be found in the Annex to this Notice.

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: Russia

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:42:44 GMT

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

On 30 November 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

1 entry has been amended on the consolidated list and are still subject to an asset freeze and trust services sanctions.

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

Individual

PERENCEVIC, Mihajlo
Name (non-Latin script): Mihajlo PERENČEVIĆ
POB: Croatia Nationality: (1) Croatia (2) United States Position: Former President of Velesstroy Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS1485. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons): [Mihajlo PERENČEVIĆ (hereafter PERENČEVIĆ) is a Croatian businessman and President of the Russian pipeline construction company, Velesstroy. As President, PERENČEVIĆ is working as a director or equivalent for a company that is carrying on business in sectors of strategic significance to the Government of Russia. PERENČEVIĆ owns or controls directly or indirectly Velesstroy because it is reasonable, having regard to all the circumstances, to expect that PERENČEVIĆ would (if PERENČEVIĆ chose to) be able, in most cases or in significant respects, by whatever means and whether directly or indirectly, to achieve the result that affairs of Velesstroy are conducted in accordance with PERENČEVIĆ's wishes. Velesstroy is carrying on business in the Russian construction, energy and extractives sector through their construction of oil and gas pipelines and facilities. PERENČEVIĆ is therefore obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia.] Mihajlo PERENČEVIĆ (hereafter PERENČEVIĆ) is an 'involved person' under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) PERENČEVIĆ has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by working as a director or equivalent through his role as President of the Supervisory Board, of an entity, Velesstroy, which is or has been carrying on business in sectors of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the construction, energy, and extractives sectors; (2) PERENČEVIĆ is associated with a person who is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia, namely Kresimir FILIPOVIĆ. (Gender): Male Listed on: 29/06/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 29/06/2022 Last Updated: [21/03/2023] 30/11/2023 Group ID: 15424.

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: Libya

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:01:52 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 5 entries under the Libya Sanctions Regime.

The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) 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 a serious human rights violation or abuse in Libya; the commission of a serious breach of international humanitarian law in Libya; activities undermining Libya’s transition to a democratic, peaceful and independent country or any other activity that threatens the peace, stability and security of Libya. The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Libya Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0584].

On 29 November October 2023 the United Nations Security Council updated the Libya Sanctions List.

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:

Individuals

Name: 1: SAYYID 2: MOHAMMED 3: QADHAF AL-DAM 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1948 POB: Sirte, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: Sayed M. Gaddef Eddam Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: na Passport no: Libyan passport No. 513519 National identification no: na Address: [na] Egypt (Believed status/location: deceased) Listed on: 26 Feb. 2011 (amended on 29 Nov. 2023, 1 Apr. 2016) Other information: Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
Name: 1: SAADI 2: QADHAFI 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Commander Special Forces DOB: 27 May 1973 POB: Tripoli, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: na Passport no: a) 014797 b) 524521 c) Libya number AA862825, issued on 19 May 2021, issued in Tripoli (expires 18 May 2029) National identification no: na Address: [Libya (in custody)] Türkiye Listed on: 26 Feb. 2011 (amended on 29 Nov. 2023, 26 Mar. 2015, 2 Apr. 2012, 14 Mar. 2012, 28 Jan. 2022) Other information: Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
Name: 1: Mohammed 2: Al Amin 3: Al-Arabi 4: Kashlaf
Name (original script): محمد الأمين العربي كشلاف
Title: na Designation: Commander of the Shuhada al-Nasr brigade, Head of the Petrol Refinery Guard of Zawiya's refinery DOB: 2 Dec 1985 POB: Zawiya, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: a) Kashlaf b) Koshlaf c) al-Qasab Low quality a.k.a.: [a) Kashlaf b) Koshlaf] a) Keslaf [d) al-Qasab] Nationality: Libya Passport no: C17HLRL3, issued on 30 Dec. 2015, issued in Zawiya National identification no: na Address: Zawiya, Libya Listed on: 7 Jun. 2018 (amended on 29 Nov. 2023, 17 Sep. 2018, 25 Feb. 2020) Other information: Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze)
Name: 1: Abd 2: Al-Rahman 3: [al-Milad] Salim 4: [na] Ibrahim al-Milad
Title: [na] Navy Major Designation: Commander of the Coast Guard in Zawiya DOB: 27 Jul. 1986 POB: Tripoli, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: Abdurahman Salem Ibrahim Milad b) Abdulrahman Salim Milad Kashlaf Low quality a.k.a.: a) Rahman Salim Milad b) al-Bija Nationality: Libya Passport no: Libya number G52FYPRL, issued on 8 May 2014 (Date of expiration: 7 May 2022) National identification no: [na] (Libya): 2519910 Address: Zawiya, Libya Listed on: 7 Jun. 2018 (amended on 29 Nov. 2023, 29 Apr. 2021) Other information: Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze), 1) Name of mother Huriyah Al-A'ib; and 2) Military ID is 36479
Name: 1: Osama 2: Al Kuni 3: Ibrahim 4: na
Name (original script): أسامة الكوني ابراهيم
Title: Manager of Al Nasr Detention Center in Zawiyah Designation: na DOB: [4 Apr. 1976] 02 April 1976 POB: Tripoli, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: a) Osama Milad b) Osama al-Milad c) Osama Zawiya d) Osama Zawiyah e) Osama al Kuni Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Libya Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Zawiyah, Libya Listed on: 25 Oct. 2021 (amended on 29 Nov. 2023) Other information: As de facto manager of the Al Nasr detention center the person concerned has directly, and/or through subordinates engaged in or provided support to acts that violate applicable international human rights law, or acts that constitute human rights abuses in Libya. The Person concerned has acted for or on behalf of or at the direction of two listed individuals intrinsically linked to the human trafficking activities of the Zawiyah network, namely Mohamed Kashlaf (LYi.025) and Abdulrahman al Milad (LYi.026). Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

Further information on the amended entry can be found on the United Nations Security Council Press Release.

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 Libya can be found on the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Libya 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 (Nuclear)

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:07:31 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Iran (Nuclear) Sanctions Regime.

The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/461) 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 the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran. The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Iran Sanctions (Nuclear) (Application) Regulations 2020 [S.D. 2020/0477].

On 27 November 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

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

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

Entity

YA MAHDI INDUSTRIES GROUP
a.k.a: (1) O [Madhi] Mahdi Aircraft Manufacturing (2) Ya [Madhi] Mahdi AG Industrial (3) Ya-[Madhi] Mahdi Aircraft Manufacturing (4) YMA College (5) YMA Research & Industrial Complex Address: Khorasan Road, Lavisan, Parchin, P.O. Box 19395-4731, Tehran, Iran. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): INU0272. (UK Statement of Reasons): Ya Mahdi Industries Group is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Ya Mahdi Industries Group is or has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for and facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in Iran. (Parent company): Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO) Listed on: 18/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 18/10/2023 Last Updated: [15/11/2023] 27/11/2023 Group ID: 16157.

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 (Nuclear) and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Tobacco Duty Rate Increases

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:26 GMT

This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in duty rates for tobacco products from 6pm on 22 November 2023. These changes will be implemented by the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2023.

The rates of most tobacco products will increase by Retail Price Index (RPI) (UK) plus 2%, with the rate for hand-rolling tobacco increasing by an additional 10%.

These changes add:

an average 85p to the price of a pack of 20 cigarettes depending on the value of the cigarettes,
approximately £3 to a 30g pack of hand-rolling tobacco, and
also increase the cost of cigars, pipe and chewing tobacco and tobacco for heating.

For further information, please contact Isle of Man Customs and Excise on 648190.

New civil penalites for breaches in obligations relating to the import or export of goods

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:43:37 GMT

The Treasury advises that there are new civil penalties for breaches of new reporting obligations in relation to the import and export of goods which come into operation on 1 December 2023.

The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) Regulations 2009, which provide for civil penalties for breaches of the rules relating to customs duties, are being amended. Penalties are being added for breaches of new regulations contained in the Customs (Import Duty) Regulations 2019 and the Customs (Export) Regulations 2020. The penalties may apply where a person fails to meet certain reporting obligations relating to the import or export of goods. This includes movements of goods to and from installations on the UK continental shelf such as oil platforms.

These Regulations are required under the terms of the Customs and Excise Agreement 1979 to keep the rules and procedures in relation to customs and excise duties in line with those in place in the United Kingdom.

For general enquiries please email customs@gov.im or call +44 1624 648130 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

FCDO and OFSI have issued joint ownership and control guidance relating to public officials and control in UK sanctions regimes

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:04:15 GMT

The Treasury advises that on 17 November 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) have issued joint guidance relating to ownership and control in UK sanctions regimes.

The full Ownership and Control: Public Officials and Control guidance can be found here

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

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact sanctions@gov.im

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

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:34:45 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 4 entries 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 16 November 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions list.

Amendments

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:

Individuals

'ABD AL-SALAM, Said Jan
Name (non-Latin script): دیعس ناج دبع ملاسلا
DOB: (1) 05/02/1981. (2) 01/01/1972. Good quality a.k.a: (1) ABD-AL-SALAM, Sa'id Jan (2) KHAN, Dilawar, Khan, Zain Low quality a.k.a: (1) ABDALLAH, Qazi (2) ABDULLAH, Qazi (3) CAIRO, Aziz (4) JAN, Qasi, Sa'id (5) JHAN, Said (6) KHAN, Farhan (7) NANGIALI (8) WALID, Ibrahim Nationality: Afghanistan Passport Number: (1) OR801168 (2) 4117921 Passport Details: (1) Afghan number, issued on 28 Feb. 2006. Expire[d]s 27 Feb. 2011. Under name Said Jan 'Abd al-Salam (2) Pakistan number, issued on 9 Sep. 2008. Expire[d]s 9 Sep. 2013. Issued under name Dilawar Khan Zain Khan. National Identification Number: 281020505755 National Identification Details: Kuwait Civil Identification number issued under name Said Jan 'Abd al-Salam Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0302. (UN Ref):QDi.289. In approximately 2005, ran a 'basic training' camp for Al-Qaida (QDe.004) in Pakistan. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/1928966 Listed on: 28/02/2011 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 09/02/2011 Last Updated: [31/12/2020] 16/11/2023 Group ID: 11634.
AG GHALI, Iyad
Name (non-Latin script): دایا غا يلاغ
DOB: --/--/1958. POB: (1) Abeibara, Kidal Region (2) Bourem Region, (1) Mali (2) Mali Good quality a.k.a: ARHALI, Sidi, Mohamed Nationality: Mali Passport Number: A1037434 Passport Details: Mali number, issued on 10 Aug. 2001. Expire[d]s on 31 Dec. 2014. National Identification Number: 012546 National Identification Details: Malian birth certificate Address: Mali. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0208. (UN Ref):QDi.316. Founder and leader of Ansar Eddine (QDe.135). Member of the Tuareg Ifogas tribe. Linked to the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (QDe.014) and Mouvement pour l’Unification et le Jihad en Afrique de l’Ouest (MUJAO) (QDe.134). Name of father is Ag Bobacer Arhali, name of mother is Rhiachatou Wallet Sidi. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5278332 Listed on: 04/03/2013 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 25/02/2013 Last Updated: [08/02/2023] 16/11/2023 Group ID: 12862.
MOSTAFA, Mohamed Amin
Name (non-Latin script): دمحم نیمأ ىفطصم
DOB: 11/10/1975. POB: Kirkuk, Iraq Nationality: Iraq Address: Via Della Martinella 132, Parma, Italy. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0237. (UN Ref):QDi.147. Under administrative control measure in Italy [scheduled to expire] which expired on 15 Jan. 2012. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/1424267. Italy (Domicile) Listed on: 18/11/2003 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/11/2003 Last Updated: [08/02/2023] 16/11/2023 Group ID: 7868.

Entity

MAKHTAB AL-KHIDAMAT
Name (non-Latin script): بتكم تامدخلا
a.k.a: (1) Al Kifah (2) MAK (3) Afghan Service Bureau Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): AQD0067. (UN Ref):QDe.012. Absorbed into Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282030 Listed on: 10/10/2001 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 06/10/2001 Last Updated: [31/12/2020] 16/11/2023 Group ID: 7263

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: Russia

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:41:16 GMT

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

On 15 November 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

1 entry has been amended on the consolidated list and are still subject to an asset freeze and trust services sanctions.

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

Individual

KOSTENKO, Irina Anatolievna
Name (non-Latin script): КОСТЕНКО Ирина Анатольевна DOB: [04/04/1974] 08/05/1967. a.k.a: KOSTENKO, Irina, Anatolyevna Address: 97 Artema St, Donetsk, Ukraine, 283001. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS1251. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons): As a member of the ‘Donetsk People’s Council’, the ‘legislature’ of the illegal separatist ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’, they are or have been engaged in policies and/or actions which destabilise Ukraine and/or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. (Gender): Female Listed on: 13/04/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 13/04/2022 Last Updated: [21/03/2023] 15/11/2023 Group ID: 15203.

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 (Nuclear)

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:35:47 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Iran (Nuclear) Sanctions Regime.

On 15 November 2023 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under sanctions legislation.

Amendment

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

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

Entity

YA MAHDI INDUSTRIES GROUP
a.k.a: (1) O Madhi Aircraft Manufacturing (2) Ya Madhi AG Industrial (3) Ya-Madhi Aircraft Manufacturing (4) YMA College (5) YMA Research & Industrial Complex Address: Khorasan Road, Lavisan, Parchin, P.O. Box 19395-4731, Tehran, Iran. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): INU0272. (UK Statement of Reasons): [Ya Madhi Industries Group is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Ya Madhi Industries Group is or has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for and facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in Iran.] Ya Mahdi Industries Group is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Ya Mahdi Industries Group is or has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for and facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in Iran. (Parent company): Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO) Listed on: 18/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 18/10/2023 Last Updated: [18/10/2023] 15/11/2023 Group ID: 16157.

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 (Nuclear) 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: Counter-Terrorism (International)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:30:50 GMT

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 6 entries under the Counter-Terrorism (International) Sanctions Regime.

The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/573) 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 terrorist activity. The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/573) have effect in the Isle of Man by the Counter-Terrorism (International) Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2020 [SD 2020/0501].

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

Additions

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

Individuals

CHOUMAN, Nabil Khaled Hilal
Name (non-Latin script): ليبن دلاخ للاه ناموش
Title: Mr DOB: --/--/1954. POB: Lebanon a.k.a: (1) CHOUMAN, Mr, Nabil (2) SHUMAN, Mr, Nabil Nationality: Lebanon Address: Lebanon. Position: (1) CEO (2) Founder Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):CTI0051. (UK Statement of Reasons): Nabil Khaled Halil CHOUMAN (hereafter 'CHOUMAN') is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: CHOUMAN has provided financial services, or made available funds or economic resources, for the purposes of terrorism, specifically to Hamas. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16203.
DEIF, Muhammad
DOB: (1) --/--/1965. (2) --/--/1964. (3) --/--/1963. POB: Khan Younis, Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories a.k.a: (1) AL-DAYF, Muhammad (2) AL-MASRI, Muhammad (3) DEIF, Mohammad Nationality: Palestinian Address: Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories. Position: Leader of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CTI0048. (UK Statement of Reasons): Muhammad DEIF is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) Muhammad DEIF is a member of or associated with Hamas, an entity which is and/or has been involved in terrorist activity; (2) Muhammad DEIF is and/or has been involved in terrorist activity, namely being responsible for, engaging in, or providing support for, the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16183.
DUDIN, Musa Muhammad Salim
Name (non-Latin script): ىسوم نيدود
a.k.a: (1) DODIN, Musa, Muhammad, Salim (2) DOUDIN, Musa, Muhammad, Salim (3) DUDIN, Mousa (4) DUDIN, Mussa Nationality: Palestinian Address: Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories. Position: Member of the Hamas Political Bureau Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CTI0047. (UK Statement of Reasons): Musa Muhammad Salim Dudin is an involved person under the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 in that he: (1) is or has been a member of or associated with Hamas who is or has been involved in terrorist activity; and (2) has been involved in terrorist activity, including the supply of weapons to Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation, for the purposes of terrorism, in or around 1992. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16182.
HAMZA, Adbelbasit Elhassan Mohamed Khair
Name (non-Latin script): دبع طسابلا ةزمح نسحلا دمحم يخ
Title: Mr DOB: 23/08/1955. POB: Marawi, Sudan a.k.a: (1) HAMZA, Mr, Adb al-Basit (2) HAMZA, Mr, Adbelbasit Nationality: Sudan Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CTI0053. (UK Statement of Reasons): Abdelbasit HAMZA Elhassan Mohamed Khair ('HAMZA') is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: HAMZA has been involved in providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, for the purposes of terrorism, specifically to Hamas. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16202.
ISSA, Marwan
DOB: --/--/1965. POB: Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories a.k.a: 'ISSA, Marwan Nationality: Palestinian Position: Deputy leader of the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CTI0049. (UK Statement of Reasons): Marwan Issa is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Marwan Issa is a member of or associated with Hamas, an entity which is and/or has been involved in terrorist activity. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16184.
SINWAR, Yahya Ibrahim Hassan
DOB: (1) --/--/1961. (2) --/--/1963. (3) --/--/1962. a.k.a: (1) AL-SINWAR, Yehya (2) SINWAR, Yehia (3) SINWAR, Yehiyeh Address: Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories. Position: Hamas Political Leader in Gaza Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): CTI0050. (UK Statement of Reasons): SINWAR is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. SINWAR is a member of or associated with Hamas, an entity which is and/or has been involved in terrorist activity. (Gender): Male Listed on: 14/11/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 14/11/2023 Last Updated: 14/11/2023 Group ID: 16185.

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 Counter-Terrorism (International) and links to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

VAT: Temporary Zero-Rate for Drugs and Medicines Dispensed under a Patient Group Direction

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:31:12 GMT

This news release is issued to draw attention to a temporary change in the VAT rate for supplies of certain drugs and medicines.

The VAT legislation relating to medicines supplied under patient group directions is temporarily changing from 20% to zero-rated from 9 October 2023 to 31 March 2027.

The change in legislation will temporarily bring the VAT treatment of medicines supplied under patient group directions in line with medicines dispensed under a prescription. A patient group direction is a written instruction that allows healthcare professionals to supply and administer specified drugs and medicines to a pre-defined group of patients without a prescription.

The Isle of Man Government has an agreement with the United Kingdom to keep the management and administration of VAT and other indirect taxes aligned with the United Kingdom.

For general enquiries please email customs@gov.im or call +44 1624 648130 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

Sanctions: NCA issues red alert on Gold-based Financial and Trade Sanctions Circumvention

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:26:35 GMT

The Treasury advises that on 8 November 2023 the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) issued a red alert to financial institutions and other members of the regulated sector warning that Russia is using gold as a means to undermine the impact of the UK sanctions regime. The statement to the alert reads:

‘Gold is a significant income stream for Russia’s war effort – one of the highest by value after oil and gas, and worth £12.6 billion to the Russian economy in 2021. Today the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has sanctioned a number of individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia’s gold sector.

Given the importance of the UK to the gold market, the NCA is warning of deliberate attempts are being made to launder sanctioned gold to mask its origin so that it can be hidden in supply chains and sold in the UK and around the world.

Gold exported from Russia since 21 July 2022 is increasingly being shipped to countries that do not apply sanctions on Russian gold. Once melted down and recast or refined, the origin of gold cannot be determined by examination, as any hallmarks are lost. Imports of mined gold can also be easily disguised. By masking the origin, new Russian gold can then be sold on to another country who may be unaware of the true origin.

Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre at the NCA said:

‘Sanctions evaders undermine UK national security, working against our foreign policy objectives which promote international peace and security, and the rule of law. With the robust implementation of controls by the UK financial sector and our international partners, to identify and disrupt sanctions evasion, we have seen consequent attempts to use gold to circumvent the sanctions regime.

‘London’s precious metals market sets the global standard for the quality of gold. The sector plays a key role in supervising the trade and improving record keeping to boost the integrity of the supply chain. This alert will aid efforts, in partnership with the regulated sector, including the banks and high value dealers, to ensure that sanctioned individuals or those who represent them cannot use gold to circumvent UK sanctions.’

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredits gold refineries around the world. It sets the standards for what constitutes ‘London Good Delivery’ (LGD) gold which has become the ‘de facto’ global standard. LBMA accredited refineries account for 85-92% of annual global mined gold production.’

The alert has been issued to the regulated sector, including banks, high value dealers and lawyers, and is available read.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact sanctions@gov.im

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.