On Monday, Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/420 by adding the following persons to sanctions on Syria:

1. AJEEB Yusuf

a.k.a: (1) AJEEB, Yousef (2) AJIB, Yousef (3) AJIB, Yusuf Address: Scientific Studies, Barzeh Street, P.O. Box 4470, Damascus. Position: Head of Security for the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Other Information: Holds the rank of Brigadier General, a senior officer in the Syrian Armed Forces, in post after May 2011. Since 2012, he has been Head of Security for the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) which is involved in the chemical weapons proliferation sector. As a result of his senior position as Head of Security for SSRC, he is associated with the designated entity SSRC. Listed on: 19/03/2018 Last Updated: 19/03/2018 Group ID: 13620.

2. FADHLUN Zuhair

a.k.a: (1) FADHLOUN, Zoher (2) FADHLOUN, Zuhair (3) FADHLUN,

Zoher (4) FADLOUN, Zoher (5) FADLOUN, Zuhair Address: Scientific Studies, Barzeh Street, P.O. Box 4470, Damascus. Position: Head of Institute 3000 (aka Institute 5000), Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Other Information: Director of the branch of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) that is known as Institute 3000 (a.k.a. Institute 5000). In this role, he is responsible for chemical weapons projects, including production of chemical agents and munitions. Due to his senior position at SSRC, he is associated with designated entity SSRC. Listed on: 19/03/2018 Last Updated: 19/03/2018 Group ID: 13623.

3. SULAIMAN Maher

a.k.a: (1) SULAIMAN, Mahir (2) SULEIMAN, Maher (3) SULEIMAN,

Mahir Address: Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), PO Box 31983, Damascus. Position: Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST) Other Information: Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), which provides training and support as part of the Syrian chemical weapons proliferation sector. Due to his senior position at the HIAST, which is an affiliate and subsidiary of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), he is associated with the HIAST and SSRC, both of which are designated entities. Listed on: 19/03/2018 Last Updated: 19/03/2018 Group ID: 13621.

4. TOHME Salam

a.k.a: (1) TAAME, Salam (2) TAAME, Salim (3) TA’MAH, Salam (4) TA’MAH, Salim (5) TOHME, Salim (6) TOUMAH, Salam (7) TOUMAH,

Salim Address: Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), Barzeh Street, PO Box 4470, Damascus. Position: Deputy Director General, Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Other Information: Deputy Director General of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) which is responsible for the development and production of non-conventional weapons, including chemical weapons, and the missiles to deliver them. Due to his senior position at SSRC, he is associated with designated entity SSRC. Listed on: 19/03/2018 Last Updated: 19/03/2018 Group ID: 13622.

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Earlier today, Swiss regulators amended the following individual listings: 

SSID: 175-27297 Name: Temirgaliev Rustam Ilmirovich Spelling variant: a) Темиргалиев Рустам Ильмирович (Russian) b) Temirhaliiev Rustam Ilmyrovych (Russian) c) Темiргалiєв Рустам Iльмирович (Ukrainian)

DOB: 15 Aug 1976 POB: Ulan-Ude, BuryatBuryat ASSR, Russian Federation

Justification: a) As former Deputy Prime Minister of Crimea, Temirgaliev played a relevant role in the decisions taken by the “Supreme Council” concerning the “referendum” of 16 Mar 2014 against the territorial integrity of Ukraine. He lobbied actively for the integration of Crimea into the Russian Federation. b) On 11 Jun 2014, he resigned from his function as “First Deputy Prime Minister” of the so-called “Republic of Crimea”.Crimea”. Currently General Director of the Managing Company of the Russian-Chinese Investment Fund for Regional Development. c) Remains active in supporting separatist actions or policies. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 23 Mar 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27312 Name: Zima Pyotr Anatoliyovych Spelling variant: a) Зима Пётр Анатольевич (Russian) b) Zyma Petro Anatoliyovych (Russian) c) Зима Петро Анатолійович (Ukrainian)

DOB: a) 18 Jan 1970 b) 29 Mar 1965 POB: Artemivsk (Артемовск), Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Justification: Zima was appointed as the new head of the Crimean Security Service (SBU) on 3 Mar 2014 by “Prime Minister” Aksyonov and accepted this appointment. He has given relevant information including a database to the Russian Intelligence Service (FSB). This included information on Euro-Maidan activists and human rights defenders of Crimea. He played a relevant role in preventing Ukraine’s authorities from controlling the territory of Crimea. On 11 Mar 2014, the formation of an independent Security Service of Crimea was proclaimed by former SBU officers of Crimea. Other information: POB: 2016 renamed back to Bakhmut/Бахмут). Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27325 Name: Ozerov Viktor Alekseevich Spelling variant: Озеров Виктор Алексеевич (Russian)

DOB: 5 Jan 1958 POB: Abakan, Khakassia, Russian Federation

Justification: a) Former Chairman of the Security and Defence Committee of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. b) On 1 Mar 2014, Ozerov, on behalf of the Security and Defence Committee of the Federation Council, publicly supported, in the Federation Council, the deployment of Russian forces in Ukraine. c) In July 2017, he filed his resignation as the Chairman of the Security and Defence Committee. He continues to be a member of the Council and is a member of the Committee on internal regulation and parliamentary affairs. d) On 10 Oct 2017, with a decree N 372-SF, Ozerov was included in the temporary commission of the Federation Council on protection of state sovereignty and prevention of interference in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27363 Name: Totoonov Aleksandr Borisovich Spelling variant: Тотоонов Александр Борисович (Russian)

DOB: 3 Apr 1957 POB: Ordzhonikidze, North Ossetia, Russian Federation

Justification: a) Former Member of the Committee of International Affairs of the Federation Council of the Russian FederationFederation. His duties as a Member of the Council of the Russian Federation ended in September 2017. b) He is currently a member of the parliament of North Ossetia. c) On 1 Mar 2014, Totoonov publicly supported, in the Federation Council, the deployment of Russian forces in Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 23 Mar 2016, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27461 Name: Kulikov Valery Vladimirovich Spelling variant: Куликов Валерий Владимирович (Russian)

DOB: 1 Sep 1956 POB: Zaporozhye, Ukraine

Justification: a) Former Deputy-Commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Rear Admiral. b) Responsible for commanding Russian forces that have occupied Ukrainian sovereign territory. c) On 26 Sep 2017, with a Decree of the President of Russian Federation, he was dismissed from this post and from military service. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27480 Name: Medvedev Valery Kirillovich Spelling variant: a) Медведев Валерий Кириллович (Russian) b) Medvediev Valeriy Kyrylovych (Russian) c) Медведєв Валерій Кирилович (Ukrainian)

DOB: 21 Aug 1946 POB: Shmakovka, Primorsky region

Justification: Former Chair of Sevastopol Electoral Commission.Commission (until 26 May 2017). Responsible for administering the Crimean referendum. Responsible under the Russian system for signing referendum results. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27490 Name: Mizulina (Maiden name: Dmitriyeva) Elena Borisovna Spelling variant: Мизулина (Maiden name: Дмитриева) Елена Борисовна (Russian) 

DOB: 9 Dec 1954 POB: Bui, Kostroma Region

Justification: a) Former Deputy in the State Duma. Originator and co-sponsor of recent legislative proposals in Russia that would have allowed regions of other countries to join Russia without their central authorities’ prior agreement. b) As of September 2015, a Member of the Federation Council from Omsk regionregion. Currently Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building. Modifications: Listed on 2 Apr 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 23 Mar 2016, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27699 Name: Pligin Vladimir Nikolaevich Spelling variant: Плигин Владимир Николаевич (Russian)

DOB: 19 May 1960 POB: Ignatovo, Vologodsk Oblast, Russian Federation

Justification: a) Former member of the State Duma and former Chair of the Duma Constitutional Law Committee. Responsible for facilitating the adoption of legislation on the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol into the Russian Federation. b) Member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. Modifications: Listed on 20 May 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27710 Name: Kozyura Oleg Grigorievich Spelling variant: a) Козюра Олег Григорьевич (Russian) b) Kozyura Oleh Hryhorovych (Russian) c) Козюра Олег Григорович (Russian)

DOB: a) 30 Dec 1965 b) 19 Dec 1962 POB: a) ZaporozhyeZaporizhia b) Crimea c) Simferopol

Justification: a) Former Head of the Federal Migration Service office for Sevastopol. Responsible for the systematic and expedited issuance of Russian passports for the residents of Sevastopol. b) Since October 2016, Chief of Staff of the Legislative Assembly of Sevastopol. c) Currently assistant to Sevastopol Municipal Council Deputy Mikhail Chaly. Relation: Assistant to Chaliy Aleksei Mikhailovich (SSID 175-27307) Modifications: Listed on 20 May 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 23 Mar 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-27738 Name: Malykhin Aleksandr Sergeevich Spelling variant: a) Malyhin Alexander Sergeevich (Russian) b) Малыхин Александр Сергеевич (Russian) c) Малихін Олександр Сергійович (Ukrainian) d) Malykhin Oleksandr Serhiyovych (Russian) e) Malykhin Oleksandr Sergiyovych (Russian)

DOB: 12 Jan 1981

Justification: a) Former Headhead of the “Lugansk People’s Republic” Central Electoral Commission. Actively organised the referendum on 11 May 2014 on the self-determination of the “Lugansk People’s Republic”. b) Remains active in supporting separatist policies. Modifications: Listed on 20 May 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28136 Name: Bashirov Marat Faatovich Spelling variant: Баширов Марат Фаатович (Russian)

DOB: 20 Jan 1964 POB: Izhevsk, Russian Federation

Justification: a) Former so-called “Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers of the Lugansk People’s Republic”, confirmed on 8 Jul 2014. b) Responsible for the separatist “governmental” activities of the so-called “government of the Lugansk People’s Republic”. c) Continues activities of financingsupporting LNR separatist structures. Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28159 Name: Plotnitsky Igor – Spelling variant: a) Plotnitskii Igor Venediktovich (Russian) b) Плотницкий Игорь Венедиктович (Russian) c) Plotnytskyy Ihor Venedyktovych (Russian) d) Plotnytskyy Igor Venedyktovych (Russian) e) Плотницький Iгор Венедиктович (Ukrainian)

DOB: a) 24 Jun 1964 b) 25 Jun 1964 c) 26 Jun 1964 POB: Lugansk

Justification: a) Former so-called “Defence Minister” and currentlyformer so-called “Head” of the “Lugansk People’s Republic”. b) Responsible for the separatist “governmental” activities of the so-called “government of the Lugansk People’s Republic”. c) Continues to perform “governmental” activities of the so-called “government of the Lugansk People’s Republic” as the Special Envoy of the so-called “Lugansk People’s Republic” on Minsk implementation. Other information: POB: possibly in Kelmentsi, Chernivtsi Oblast Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28207 Name: Gryzlov Boris Vyacheslavovich Spelling variant: Грызлов Борис Вячеславович (Russian)

DOB: 15 Dec 1950 POB: Vladivostok

Justification: a) Former permanent member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. As a member of the Security Council, which provides advice on and coordinates national security affairs, he was involved in shaping the policy of the Russian Government threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. b) He remains chairman of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28258 Name: Berezin Fyodor Dmitrievich Spelling variant: a) Березин Фёдор Дмитриевич (Russian) b) Berezin Fedir Dmytrovych (Russian) c) Березін Федір Дмитрович (Ukrainian)

DOB: 7 Feb 1960 POB: Donetsk

Justification: Former so-called “deputy defence minister” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. He is associated with Igor Strelkov/Girkin, who is responsible for actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. In taking on and acting in this capacity Berezin has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policiespolicies. Current Chairman of the Board of DNR Writers’ Union. Relation: Associated with Girkin Igor Vsevolodovich (SSID 175-27607) Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28531 Name: Litvinov Boris Alekseevich Spelling variant: a) Литвинов Борис Алексеевич (Russian) b) Lytvynov Borys Oleksiyovych (Russian) c) Литвинов Борис Олексійович (Ukrainian)

DOB: 13 Jan 1954 POB: Dzerzhynsk, Donetsk Oblast

Justification: a) Former member of the so-called “People’s Council” and former chairman of the so-called “Supreme Council” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” who was at the source of policies and the organisation of the illegal “referendum” leading to the proclamation of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”, which constituted a breach of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of UkraineUkraine. Current leader of Communist Party of DNR. b) Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies.

Modifications: Listed on 27 Aug 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29281 Name: Kononov Vladimir Petrovich Spelling variant: a) Кононов Владимир Петровнч (Russian) b) Kononov Volodymyr Petrovych (Russian) c) Кононов Володимир Петрович (Russian)

DOB: 14 Oct 1974 POB: GorskyGorsky, Lugansk Oblast Good quality a.k.a.: Tsar Justification: As of 14 Aug 2014, he replaced Igor Strelkov/Girkin, as the so-called “Defence minister” of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”. He has reportedly commanded a division of separatist fighters in Donetsk since April 2014 and has promised to solve the strategic task of repelling Ukraine’s military aggression. Kononov has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29313 Name: Karaman Aleksandr Akimovich Spelling variant: a) Караман Александр Акимович (Russian) b) Caraman Alexandru – (Russian)

DOB: 26 Jul 1956 POB: Cioburciu, Slobozia district, Moldova

Justification: a) Former so-called “Deputy Prime Minister for Social Issues” of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”. Associated with Vladimir Antyufeyev, who was responsible for the separatist “governmental” activities of the so-called “Government of the Donetsk People’s Republic”. He has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Protégé of Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin. Former Head of the Administration of the Council of Ministers of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”. b) Until March 2017, so-called “Plenipotentiary representative of the President” of the so-called “Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic” to the Russian Federation. Relation: a) Associated with Antyufeyev Vladimir (SSID 175-28279) b) Protégé of Rogozin Dmitry Olegovich (SSID 175-27418) Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29343 Name: Vasilyev Vladimir Abdualiyevich Spelling variant: Васильев Владимир Абдуалиевич (Russian)

DOB: 11 Aug 1949 POB: Klin

Justification: a) Former Deputy Speaker of the State Duma. On 20 Mar 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law “on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the Republic of Crimea and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the republic of Crimea and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol”. b) He was appointed acting head of Republic of Dagestan in October 2017 by Presidential decree. Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29364 Name: Nikitin Vladimir Stepanovich Spelling variant: Никитин Владимир Степанович (Russian)

DOB: 5 Apr 1948 POB: Opochka

Justification: a) Former member of the State Duma and former First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots of the State Duma. On 20 Mar 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law “on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the Republic of Crimea and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the republic of Crimea and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol”. b) Member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29371 Name: Lebedev Oleg Vladimirovich Spelling variant: Лебедев Олег Владимирович (Russian)

DOB: 21 Mar 1964 POB: Rudny, Kostanai Region, Kazakhstan

Justification: a) Former member of the State Duma and former First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots of the State Duma. On 20 Mar 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law “on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the Republic of Crimea and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the republic of Crimea and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol”. b) Remains active in supporting separatist policies. Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29419 Name: Babakov Alexander Mikhailovich Spelling variant: Бабаков Aлександр Михайлович (Russian)

DOB: 8 Feb 1963 POB: Chisinau

Justification: a) Former member of the State Duma. Former State Duma Deputy, Chair of the State Duma Commission on Legislative Provisions for Development of the Military- Industrial Complex of the Russian Federation. He is a prominent member of “United Russia” and a businessman with heavy investments in Ukraine and in Crimea. b) On the 20 Mar 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law “on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the Republic of Crimea and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the Republic of Crimea and the city of federal status of Sevastopol”. c) Currently member of the Federation Council of the Russian FederationFederation. Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Modifications: Listed on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29713 Name: Sivokonenko Yuriy Viktorovich Spelling variant: a) Сивоконенко Юрий Викторович (Russian) b) Sivokonenko Yury – (Russian) c) Syvokonenko Yury – (Russian) d) Sivokonenko Yuriy – (Russian)

DOB: 7 Aug 1957 POB: Donetsk

Justification: a) Member of the “Parliament” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” and Chairman of the public association Union of veterans of the Donbass Berkut.Berkut and a member of the public movement “Free Donbass”. Stood as a candidate in the so-called “elections” of 2 Nov 2014 to the post of the Head of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. These elections were in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, and in participating formally as a candidate in the illegal “elections”, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. c) He remains a member of the so-called “people’s council of the Donetsk People’s Republic”. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29721 Name: Khalikov Ravil Zakarievich Spelling variant: a) Халиков Равиль Закариевич (Russian) b) Khalikov Ravil Zakariyovych (Russian) c) Халiков Равіль Закарійович (Ukrainian)

DOB: 23 Feb 1969 POB: Belozernoe village, Romodanovskiy rayon, Russian Federation Justification: a) Former so-called “First Deputy Prime Minister” and previous “Prosecutor-General” of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”. b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. c) Currently “aide” to the head of the Moscow branch of the Investigative Committee of Russian Federation (GSU SK). Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29725 Name: Semyonov Dmitry Aleksandrovich Spelling variant: a) Семенов Дмитрий Александрович (Russian) b) Semenov Dmitrii Aleksandrovich (Russian)

DOB: 3 Feb 1963 POB: Moscow

Justification: a) Former “Deputy Prime Minister for Finances” of the so-called “Lugansk People’s Republic”. b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. c) Remains active in financingsupporting LNR separatist structures. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 23 Mar 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-30420 Name: Ignatov Sergey Yurevich Spelling variant: Игнатов Сергей Юрьевич (Russian)

DOB: 7 Jan 1967 POB: Michurinsk (Мичуринск), Tambov Oblast (Тамбовская область) Good quality a.k.a.: a) Kuzovlev (Кузовлев) b) Tambov (ТAMБOB)

Justification: a) So-calledFormer so-called Commander in Chief of the People’s Militia of the “Luhansk People’s Republic”. b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised the country. c) Commander of 8th Army of the Russian Armed Force. Modifications: Listed on 6 Mar 2015, amended on 23 Mar 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-30451 Name: Besedina Olga Igoreva Spelling variant: a) Беседина Ольга Игорева (Russian) b) Besedina Olha Ihorivna (Russian) c) Беседiна Ольга Iгорівна (Ukrainian)

DOB: 10 Dec 1976 POB: Lugansk

Justification: a) Former so-called “Minister of Economic Development and Trade” of the so- called “Lugansk People’s Republic”. b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, she has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. c) Currently the head of the foreign economy department at the Office of the head of the “Luhansk Administration”. Modifications: Listed on 6 Mar 2015, amended on 23 Mar 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-30455 Name: Ismailov Zaur Raufovich Spelling variant: a) Исмаилов Заур Рауфович (Russian) b) Ismayilov Zaur Raufovych (Russian) c) Iсмаїлов Заур Рауфович (Ukrainian)

DOB: a) 25 Jul 1978 b) 23 Mar 1975 POB: Krasny Luch, Voroshilovgrad, Lugansk region Justification: a) So-calledFormer so-called “General Prosecutor” of the so-called “Lugansk People’s Republic”.Republic” (until October 2017). b) In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.

Modifications: Listed on 6 Mar 2015, amended on 2 Apr 2015, 6 Oct 2015, 11 Oct 2016, 24 Mar 2017, 15 Aug 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-30462 Name: Antonov Anatoly Ivanovich Spelling variant: Антонов Анатолий Иванович (Russian)

DOB: 15 May 1955 POB: Omsk

Justification: a) Former Deputy Minister of Defence and, in that capacity, involved in supporting the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine. b) According to the present Russian Ministry of Defence structure, in that capacity he participates in shaping and implementing the policy of the Russian Government. These policies threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. c) As of 28 Dec 2016, Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. d) Holds a position of an Ambassador in the diplomatic corps of the Russian Federation. Modifications: Listed on 6 Mar 2015, amended on 6 Oct 2015, 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-35251 Name: Bakharev Konstantin Mikhailovich Spelling variant: Бахарев Константин Михайлович (Russian)

DOB: 20 Oct 1972 POB: Simferopol, Ukraine

Justification: a) Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea. b) Member of the Duma Committee on Financial MarketsControl and Regulation. c) In March 2014 Bakharev was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of the so-called “Republic of Crimea”, and in August 2014 as First Deputy Chairperson of that body. He has admitted his personal involvement in the events of 2014 that led to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, which he has publicly supported, including in an interview published on gazetakrimea.ru website on 22 Mar 2016 and c- pravda.ru website on 23 Aug 2016. He has beenwas awarded with the order “For loyalty to duty” by the “authorities” of “Republic of Crimea”. Modifications: Listed on 17 Nov 2016, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-35259 Name: Belik Dmitry Anatolievich Spelling variant: Белик Дмитрий Анатольевич (Russian)

DOB: 17 Oct 1969 POB: Kular Ust-Yansky District, Yakut Autonomous SSR Russian Federation

Justification: a) Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed city of Sevastopol. b) Member of the Duma Committee on TaxationControl and Regulation. c) As a member of the Sevastopol municipal administration in February–March 2014 he supported the activities of the so-called “People’s Mayor” Alexei Chaliy. He has publicly admitted his involvement in the events of 2014 that led to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, which he has publicly defended, including on his personal website and in an interview published on 21 Feb 2016 on nation-news.ru website. d) For his involvement in the annexation process he has been awarded with Russian stateState order “For dutiesMerit to the motherland”Fatherland — II degree.second degree”. Modifications: Listed on 17 Nov 2016, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-37066 Name: Topor-Gilka Sergey Anatolevich Spelling variant: Топор-Гилка Сергей Анатольевич (Russian)

DOB: 17 Feb 1970

Justification: In his capacity as Director General of OOOOAO “VO TPE”, he led the negotiations with Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies OOO regarding the purchase and delivery of the gas turbines for a power plant in Taman, Krasnodar region, Russian Federation. He was later, as Director General of OOO “VO TPE” responsible for the transfer of the gas turbines to Crimea. This contributes to establishing an independent power supply for Crimea and Sevastopol as a means of supporting their separation from Ukraine, and undermines the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Other information: Director General of OAO “VO TPE” until its insolvency, Director General of OOO “VO TPE”. Modifications: Listed on 15 Aug 2017, amended on 21 Mar 2018

And entities:

SSID: 175-28290 Name: So-called “Lugansk People’s Republic” Spelling variant: a) “Luganskaya narodnaya respublika” (Russian) b) “Луганская народная республика” (Russian)

Justification: a) The so-called “Lugansk People’s Republic” was established on 27 Apr 2014. b) Responsible for organising the illegal referendum on 11 May 2014. Declaration of independence on 12 May 2014. c) On 22 May 2014, the so-called “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk created the so calledso-called “Federal State of Novorossiya”. d) This is in breach of Ukrainian constitutional law, and, as a consequence, of international law, thus undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. e) It is also involved in the recruitment to the separatist “Army of Southeast” and other illegal armed separatist groups, thus undermining the stability or security of Ukraine. Other information: a) Official website: http://lugansk-online.infohttps://glava-lnr.su/content/konstituciya; https://glava-lnr.info b) Phone number: +38-099-160-74-14 Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28300 Name: So-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” Spelling variant: a) “Донецкая народная республика” (Russian) b) “Donétskaya naródnaya respúblika” (Russian)

Justification: a) The so calledso-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” was declared on 7 Apr 2014. b) Responsible for organizing the illegal referendum on 11 May 2014. Declaration of independence on 12 May 2014. c) On 24 May 2014, the so calledso-called “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk signed an agreement on the creation of the so called”‘Federalso-called “Federal State of Novorossiya”. d) This is in breach of Ukrainian constitutional law, and, as a consequence, of international law, thus undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. e) It is also involved in the recruitment to illegal armed separatist groups, thus threatening the stability or security of Ukraine. Other information: a) Official information, including the Constitution of “Donetsk People’s Republic”andRepublic” and the composition of the Supreme Council: http://dnr- news.comhttps://dnr-online.ru b) Social media: https://twitter.com/dnrpress, http://vk.com/dnrnews Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28310 Name: So-called “Federal State of Novorossiya” Spelling variant: a) “Федеративное государство Новороссия” (Russian) b) “Federativnoye Gosudarstvo Novorossiya” (Russian)

Justification: a) On 24 May 2014, the so-called “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk signed an agreement on the creation of the unrecognized so-called “Federal State of Novorossiya”. b) This is in breach of Ukrainian constitutional law, and, as a consequence, of international law, thus threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Other information: Official press releases: http://novorossia.su/official; http://frn2016.netdo.ru/;http://novopressa.ru; http://novorossia-tv.ru; http://novorossia.today; http://novorossiia.ru; https://www. novorosinform.org/ Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28418 Name: State enterprise of the “Republic of Crimea”Joint-stock company Sparkling wine plant “Novy Svet” Spelling variant: Государственное унитарное предприятие Республики КрымAкционерное общество “Завод шампанских вин “Новый Свет””” (Russian)

F.k.a.: a) State unitary enterprise sparklingof the “Republic of Crimea” Sparkling wine plant “Novy Svet” (Государственное предприятиеЗаводунитарное предприятие Республики Крым “Завод шампанских вин “Новый свет”, GosudarstvenoyeСвет””, Gosudarstvennoye unitarnoye predpriyatiye Respubliki Krym “Zavod shampanskykh vin “Novy Svet”) b) State enterprise sparkling wine plant “Novy Svet” (Государственное предприятие Завод шампанских вин “Новый свет”, Gosudarstvenoye predpriyatiye Zavod shampanskykh vin “Novy Svet”) c) State Unitary Enterprise of the “Republic of Crimea” “Factory of sparkling wine “Novy Svet”” Address: urban village Novy Svet, str. Shalapina 1, Sudak, 298032, Novy Svet, Crimea (298032, Крым, г. Судак, пгт. Новый Свет, ул. Шаляпина, д.1)

Justification: a) The ownership of the entity was transferred contrary to Ukrainian law. On 9 Apr 2014 the “Presidium of the Parliament of Crimea” adopted a decision No 1991-6/14 “On the amendments to the Resolution of the State Council of the “Republic of Crimea” of 26 Mar 2014 No 1836-6/14 “On nationalisation of the property of enterprises, institutions and organisations of agro-industrial complex, located in the territory of the “Republic of Crimea” declaring the appropriation of assets belonging to the state enterprise “Zavod shampanskykh vin Novy Svet” on behalf of the “Republic of Crimea”. The enterprise is thus effectively confiscated by the Crimean “authorities”. Re-registered on 4 Jan 2015 as State Unitary Enterprise of the “Republic of Crimea” “Factory of sparklingsparkling wine “Novy Svet”” (ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ УНИТАРНОЕ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЕ РЕСПУБЛИКИ КРЫМ “ЗАВОД ШАМПАНСКИХ ВИН “НОВЫЙ СВЕТГосударственное унитарное предприятие Республики Крым “Завод шампанских вин “Новый Свет””). Founder: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea (МИНИСТЕРСТВО СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА РЕСПУБЛИКИ КРЫММинистерство сельского хозяйства Республики Крым). b) Re- registered following reorganization on 29 Aug 2017 as Joint-stock company Sparkling wine plant “Novy Svet” (Aкционерное общество “Завод шампанских вин, “Новый Свет””). Founder: the Ministry of Land and Property Regulations of the “Republic of Crimea” (Министерство земельных и имущественных отношений Республики Крым). Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 23 Mar 2016, 26 Sep 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28568 Name: Joint-Stock Company Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation Spelling variant: Акционерное общество “Концерн воздушно- космическойвоздушно-космической обороны ‘Алмаз-Антей” (Russian)

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Almaz-Antey Corp b) Almaz-Antey Defense Corporation c) Almaz- Antey JSC (Концерн ВКО Алмаз-Антей) d) Concern Almaz-Antey Address: 41 ul.Vereiskaya, Moscow, 121471, Russian Federation

Justification: Almaz-Antey is a Russian State-owned company. It manufactures anti-aircraft weaponry including surface-to-air missiles which it supplies to the Russian army. The Russian authorities have been providing heavy weaponry to separatists in Eastern Ukraine, contributing to the destabilizationdestabilisation of Ukraine. These weapons are used by the separatists, including for shooting down airplanes. As a state-ownedState-owned company, Almaz-Antey therefore contributes to the destabilizationdestabilisation of Ukraine. Other information: a) Website: almaz-antey.ru b) Email Address: antey@almaz-antey.ru Modifications: Listed on 27 Aug 2014, amended on 24 Mar 2017, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-28578 Name: Dobrolet Spelling variant: Добролет (Russian)

Good quality a.k.a.: Dobrolyot (Добролёт) Address: International Highway, House 31, building 1, Moscow, 141411, Russian Federation (Международное ш, дом 31, строение 1, 141411, г. Москва)

Justification: Dobrolet iswas a subsidiary of a Russian state-ownedState-owned airline. Since the illegal annexation of Crimea Dobrolet has so far exclusively operated flights between Moscow and Simferopol. It therefore facilitatesfacilitated the integration of the illegally annexed “Autonomous Republic of Crimea” into the Russian Federation and underminesundermined Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Other information: a) Airline code QD b) Website: http://www.dobrolet.com Modifications: Listed on 27 Aug 2014, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-29776 Name: “Luhansk Economic Union” Spelling variant: a) “Луганский экономический Союз” (Russian) b) “Luganskiy Ekonomicheskiy Soyuz” (Russian) Justification: a) “Social organisation” that presented candidates in the illegal so calledso- called “elections” of the so calledso-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” 2 Nov 2014. Nominated a candidate, Oleg Akimov, to be “Head” of the so calledso-called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. These “elections” are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraineillegal. b) In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014, amended on 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-30496 Name: Cossack National Guard Spelling variant: Казачья Национальная Гвардия (Russian)

Justification: a) Armed separatist group which has actively supported actions which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and further destabilise Ukraine. b) Commanded by and therefore associated with a listed person Nikolay Kozitsyn. c) Reportedly part of the so-called “2nd Army Corps” of the “Lugansk People’s Republic”. Relation: Associated with Kozitsyn Nikolay Ivanovich (SSID 175-28164) Other information: http://казакнацгвард.рф Modifications: Listed on 6 Mar 2015, amended on 11 Oct 2016, 21 Mar 2018

SSID: 175-37492 Name: “State Unitary Enterprise of the Crimean Republic “Crimean Sea Ports”Ports”” Spelling variant: Государственное унитарное предприятие Республики Крым “Крымские морские порты” (Russian)

F.k.a.: a) Feodosia Commercial Port b) Kerch Ferry c) Kerch Commercial Port Address: 28 Kirova Street, Kerch, 298312, Crimea (298312, Республика Крым, гор. Керчь, ул. Кирова, дом 28)

Justification: The “Parliament of Crimea” adopted Resolution No 1757-6/14 on 17 Mar 2014 “On nationalisation of some companies belonging to the Ukrainian Ministries of Infrastructure or Agriculture” and Resolution No 1865-6/14 on 26 Mar 2014 “On State- Owned Enterprise “Crimean Sea Ports”” (“О Государственном предприятии “Крымские морские порты””) declaring the appropriation of assets belonging to several State enterprises which were merged into the “State Unitary Enterprise of the Crimean Republic “Crimean Sea Ports”” on behalf of the “Republic of Crimea”. Those enterprises were thus effectively confiscated by the Crimean “authorities” and the “Crimean Sea Ports” has benefited from the illegal transfer of their ownership. Other information: F.k.a. a–c represent branches. Modifications: Listed on 26 Sep 2017, amended on 21 Mar 2018

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Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/388 by amending the following 31 individual Ukraine sanctions listings:

1. TEMIRGALIEV, Rustam, Ilmirovich

DOB: 15/08/1976. POB: Ulan-Ude, Buryat ASSR (Russian SFSR)

a.k.a: TEMIRHALIIEV, Rustam, Ilmyrovych Position: General Director of the Managing Company of the Russian-Chinese Investment Fund for Regional Development Other Information: Former Deputy Minister of Crimea. On 11 June 2014 he resigned from his function as First Deputy Prime Minister of the so called Republic of Crimea. Listed on: 18/03/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12924.

2. ZIMA, Pyotr, Anatoliyovych

DOB: (1) 18/01/1970 (2) 29/03/1965 POB: Artemivsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine a.k.a: ZYMA, Petro, Anatoliyovych Position: Head of the Crimean Security Service (SBU) (Since 3 March 2014) Listed on: 18/03/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12927.

3. OZEROV, Viktor, Alekseevich

DOB: 05/01/1958. POB: Abakan, Khakassia Other Information: Former Chairman of the Security and Defence Committee of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Listed on: 18/03/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2015 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12912.

4. TOTOONOV, Aleksandr, Borisovich .

DOB: 03/04/1957. POB: Ordzhonikidze, North Ossetia Position: Member of Parliament of North Ossetia Other Information: Former Member of the Committee of International Affairs of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Listed on: 18/03/2014 Last Updated: 23/03/2016 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12917.

5. KULIKOV, Valery, Vladimirovich

DOB: 01/09/1956. POB: Zaporozhye, Ukrainian SSR Other Information: Former Deputy Commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Rear Admiral. On 26 September 2017, with a Decree of the President of Russian Federation, he was dismissed from this post and from military service Listed on: 21/03/2014 Last Updated: 21/03/2014 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12940.

6. MEDVEDEV, Valery, Kirillovich

DOB: 21/08/1946. POB: Shmakovka, Primorsky region a.k.a: MEDVEDIEV, Valeriy, Kyrylovych Other Information: Former Chair of the Sevastopol Electoral Commission (until 26 May 2017) Listed on: 21/03/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12934.

7. MIZULINA, Elena, Borisovna

DOB: 09/12/1954.POB: Bui, Kostroma region Position: Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building Other Information: As of September 2015 a Member of the Federation Council from Omsk region. Born under the surname DMITRIYEVA. Former Deputy in the State Duma. Listed on: 21/03/2014 Last Updated: 23/03/2016 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12941.

8. PLIGIN,Vladimir,Nikolaevich.

DOB: 19/05/1960. POB: Ignatovo, Vologodsk Oblast, USSR Other Information: Former Chair of the Duma Constitutional Law Committee. Member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party. Former member of the State Duma. Listed on: 12/05/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12967.

9. KOZYURA, Oleg, Grigorievich

DOB: (1) 19/12/1962. (2) 30/12/1965. POB: (1) Zaporozhye (2) Simferopol, Crimea a.k.a: KOZYURA, Oleh, Hryhorovych Position: Chief of Staff of the Legislative Assembly of Sevastopol Other Information: Former Head of the Federal Migration Service office for Sevastopol. Former Assistant to Sevastopol Municipal Council Deputy Mikhail Chaly. Listed on: 12/05/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12969

10.MALYKHIN, Aleksandr, Sergeevich

DOB: 12/01/1981. a.k.a: (1) MALYHIN , Alexander , Sergeevich (2) MALYKHIN, Oleksandr, Serhiyovych Other information: Former Head of the Lugansk People’s Republic Central Electroral Commission. Remains active in supporting separatist policies. Listed on: 12/05/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 12976.

11.BASHIROV, Marat, Faatovich

DOB: 20/01/1964. POB: Izhevsk, Russian Federation Other Information: Former Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers of the Lugansk People’s Republic. Continues activities of supporting LNR separatist structures. Listed on: 12/07/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2015 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13013.

12.PLOTNITSKY, Igor

DOB: (1) 24/06/1964. (2) 25/06/1964. (3) 26/06/1964. POB: Lugansk, Luhansk possibly in Kelmentsi, Chernivtsi Oblast a.k.a: (1) PLOTNITSKII , Igor, Venediktovich (2) PLOTNYTSKYY, Ihor, (Igor) Venedyktovych Other Information: Former Defence Minister and currently so-called Head of the Lugansk People’s Republic. Continues to perform governmental activities as the Special Envoy of the Lugansk People’s Republic on Minsk implementation Listed on: 12/07/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13017.

13.GRYZLOV, Boris, Vyacheslavovich

DOB: 15/12/1950. POB: Vladivostok Position: Chairman of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party Other Information: Former Permanent member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13039.

14.BEREZIN, Fyodor, Dmitrievich

DOB: 07/02/1960. POB: Donetsk a.k.a: BEREZIN, Fedir, Dmytrovych Position: Chairman of the Board of DNR Writers’ Union Other Information: Former Deputy Defence Minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13064.

15.LITVINOV, Boris,Alekseevich

DOB: 13/01/1954. POB: Dzerzhynsk, Donetsk Oblast a.k.a: LYTVYNOV, Borys, Oleksiyovych Position: Leader of Communist Party of DNR Other Information: Former Member of the People’s Council. Former Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Donetsk People’s Republic. Listed on: 31/07/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13070.

16.KONONOV, Petrovich Vladimir

DOB: 14/10/1974. POB: Gorsky Luhansk Oblast a.k.a: KONONOV, Volodymyr, Petrovych Position: Defence Minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic Other Information: As of 14 August 2014 he replaced Igor Strelkov/Girkin as the Defence Minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic. He has reportedly commanded a division of separatist fighters in Donetsk since April 2014. Also known as ‘Tsar’. Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13092.

17.KARAMAN, Aleksandr, Akimovich

DOB: 26/07/1956. POB: Cioburciu, Slobozia district, now Republic of Moldova a.k.a: CARAMAN , Alexandru Position: Plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic to the Russian Federation (Until March 2017) Other Information: Former Head of the Administration of the Council of Ministers of the Donetsk Peoples Republic. Former-so called ‘Deputy Prime Minister for Social Issues’ of the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’. Associated with Vladimir Antyufeyev. Protégé of Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin. Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13098.

18.VASILYEV, Vladimir, Abdualiyevich

DOB: 11/08/1949. POB: Klin Position: Acting Head of Republic of Dagestan in October 2017 by Presidential decree Other Information: Former Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 12/09/201415/03/2018 Group ID: 13105.

19.NIKITIN, Vladimir, Stepanovich

DOB: 05/04/1948. POB: Opochka Position: Member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Other Information: Former First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs, on Relations with CIS Countries, Eurasian Integration and Links with Compatriots of the State Duma Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2015 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13108.

20.LEBEDEV, Oleg, Vladimirovich

DOB: 21/03/1964. POB: Rudny, Kostanai region, Kazakh SSR Other Information: Former First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs on Relations with CIS Countries, Eurasian Integration and Links with Compatriots of the State Duma Remains active in supporting separatist policies Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2015 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13109.

21.BABAKOV, Alexander, Mikhailovich

DOB: 08/02/1963. POB: Chisinau Position: Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Other Information: He is a Former member of the State Duma. Former State Duma Deputy, Chair of the State Duma Commission on Legislative Provisions for Development of the Military-Industrial Comlex of the Russian Federation. A prominent member of United Russia, and a businessman with heavy investments in Ukraine and in Crimea. Member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. Listed on: 12/09/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/201715/03/2018 Group ID: 13124.

22.SIVOKONENKO, Yuriy, Viktorovich

DOB: 07/08/1957. POB: Stalino City (now Donetsk) a.k.a: (1) SIVOKONENKO , Yuriy (2) SIVOKONENKO, Yury (3) SYVOKONENKO, Yury Position: Chairman of the public association Union of Veterans of the Donbass Berkut Other Information: Member of the Parliament of the Donetsk People’s Republic. He remains a member of the People’s Council of the Donestsk People’s Republic. Also works in the Union of veterans of the Donbass Berkut. Listed on: 02/12/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/201515/03/2018 Group ID: 13173.

23.KHALIKOV, Ravil, Zakarievich

DOB: 23/02/1969. POB: Belozere village, Romodanovskiy rayon, USSR

a.k.a: KHALIKOV, Ravil, Zakariyovych Position: Aide to the Head of the Moscow Branch of the Investigative Committee of Russian Federation (GSU SK) Other Information: Former so-called First Deputy Prime Minister and previous Prosecutor- General of the Donetsk People’s Republic. Listed on: 02/12/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13175.

24.SEMYONOV, Dmitry, Aleksandrovich

DOB: 03/02/1963. POB: Moscow a.k.a: SEMENOV, Dmitrii, Aleksandrovich Other Information: Former Deputy Prime Minster for Finances of the so called Lugansk People’s Republic. Remains active in supporting LNR separatist structures Listed on: 02/12/2014 Last Updated: 23/03/2016 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13176

25.IGNATOV, Sergey, Yurevich

DOB: 07/01/1967. POB: Michurinsk, Tambov oblast Position: Commander of 8th Army of the Russian Armed Force Other Information: Also referred to as KUZOVLEV and TAMBOV. Former Commander in Chief of the People’s Militia of the Luhansk People’s Republic Listed on: 16/02/2015 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13206.

26.BESEDINA, Olga, Igoreva

DOB: 10/12/1976. POB: Lugansk Luhansk Position: Head of the Foreign Economy Department at the Office of the Head of the Luhansk Administration a.k.a: BESEDINA, Olha, Ihorivna Other Information: Former so called Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the so called Lughansk People’s Republic Listed on: 16/02/2015 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13211.

27.ISMAILOV, Zaur, Raufovich

DOB: (1) 23/03/1975. (2) 25/07/1978. POB: Krasny Luch, Voroshilovgrad Lugansk region a.k.a: ISMAYILOV, Zaur, Raufovych Other Information: Former General Prosecutor of the Lugansk People’s Republic (until October 2017) Listed on: 16/02/2015 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13212.

28.ANTONOV, Anatoly, Ivanovich

DOB: 15/05/1955. POB: Omsk Position: Ambassador in Diplomatic Corps of Russian Federation Other Information: Former Deputy Minister of Defence. Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs as of 28 Dec 2016 Listed on: 16/02/2015 Last Updated: 21/09/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13213.

29.BAKHAREV, Konstantin, Mikhailovich

DOB: 20/10/1972. POB: Simferopol, Ukranian SSR Position: First Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea Other Information: Appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of Republic of Crimea in March 2014 Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Member of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets Control and Regulation. Listed on: 09/11/2016 Last Updated: 09/11/2016 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13391.

30.BELIK, Dmitry, Anatolievich

Title: Mr DOB: 17/10/1969. POB: Kular Ust-Yansky District, Yakut, Autonomous SSR Other Information: Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol. Member of the Duma Committee on Taxation Control and Regulation Listed on: 09/11/2016 Last Updated: 09/11/201615/03/2018 Group ID: 13392.

31.TOPOR-GILKA, Sergey, Anatolevich

DOB: 17/02/1970. Position: Director General of OOO ‘VO TPE’ Other Information: Director General of OAO ‘VO TPE’ until its insolvency. In his capacity as Director General of OOO OAO ‘VO TPE’ he led the negotiations with Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies OOO regarding the purchase and delivery of the gas turbines for a power plant in Taman, Krasnodar region, Russian Federation. Listed on: 04/08/2017 Last Updated: 04/08/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13523.

And the following entity listings:

1. LUGANSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

a.k.a: Luganskaya Narodnaya Respublika Other Information: The so called Lugansk People’s Republic was established on 27 April 2014. On 22 May 2014, the so called ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Lugansk created the so called ‘Federal State of Novorossiya’. Official Website http://lugansk-online.info https://glava- lnr.su/content/konstituciya and https://glava-lnr.info/ Phone number +38-099-160- 74-14. Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 25/07/2014 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13047.

2. DONETSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

a.k.a: Donetskaya Narodnaya Respublika Other Information: The so called Donetsk People’s Republic was declared on 7 April 2014. On 24 May 2014, the so called ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Lugansk signed an agreement on the creation of the so called ‘Federal State of Novorossiya’. Official information including the Constitution of Donetsk People’s Republic and the composition of the Supreme Council http://dnr-news.com. https://dnr.online.ru/ Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 25/07/2014 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13048.

3. FEDERAL STATE OF NOVOROSSIYA

a.k.a: Federativnoye Gosudarstvo Novorossiya Other Information: On 24 May 2014, the so called ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Lugansk signed an agreement on the creation of the unrecognized so called ‘Federal State of Novorossiya’. Official press releases http://novorossia.su/official and http://frn2016.netdo.ru/ https://www.novorosinform.org/ and http://novopressa.ru/ and http://novorossia-tv.ru/ and http://novorossia.today/ and http://novorossiia.ru/ Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13050.

4. STATE UNITARY ENTERPRISE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA SPARKLING WINE PLANT NOVY SVET

a.k.a. Joint-stock company Sparkling wine plant ‘Novy Svet’ Address: 298032, Crimea, Sudak, Urban Village Novy Svet, Str. Shalaping Shalapina 1. Other Information: Confiscated by Crimean authorities in 2014 due to appropriation of assets by the state. Formerly known as Factory Of Sparkling Wine Novy Svet. Reregistered on 4 January 2015 as State Unitary Enterprise Of The Republic Of Crimea Factory Of Sparkling Wine Novy Svet. Founder: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea. Listed on: 25/07/2014 Last Updated: 21/09/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13062.

5. JOINT-STOCK COMPANY CONCERN ALMAZ-ANTEY

a.k.a: (1) Almaz-Antey Corp. (2) Almaz-Antey Defense Corporation (3) Almaz- Antey JSC (4) Almaz-Antey Concern Address: 41 ul. Vereiskaya, Moscow, Russia, 121471. Other Information: Also known as Joint-Stock Company Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation. A Russian state-owned joint stock company. Website: almaz-antey.ru. Email address antey@almaz-antey.ru Listed on: 31/07/2014 Last Updated: 11/04/2017 15/03/2018 Group ID: 13076.

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Today, OFAC added the following persons: 

GOHARI MOQADAM, Abuzar (a.k.a. GOHARI MOGHADAM, Abuzar; a.k.a. GOHARIMOQADAM, Abuzar); DOB 16 Sep 1980; alt. DOB 17 Sep 1980; POB Zabol, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport V29385211 (Iran) issued 19 Feb 2014 expires 19 Feb 2019; National ID No. 367-353055-063; Birth Certificate Number 455 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

KARIMA, Abdollah (a.k.a. “VAHID”); DOB 21 Mar 1979; POB Mashhad, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 093-343402-2; Birth Certificate Number 4043 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

MESRI, Behzad (a.k.a. “Skote Vahshat”); DOB 26 Aug 1988; alt. DOB 27 Aug 1988; POB Naghadeh, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

MIRKARIMI, Seyed Ali; DOB 20 Sep 1983; POB Zanjan, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 86486868 (Iran); National ID No. 428-486320-7; Birth Certificate Number 1973 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

MOHAMMADI, Ehsan; DOB 25 Dec 1980; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport U21669469 (Iran) issued 25 Jul 2011 expires 24 Jul 2016; National ID No. 006-718237-2; Birth Certificate Number 7608 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

RAFATNEJAD, Gholamreza (a.k.a. RAFAT NEJAD, Gholamreza); DOB 23 May 1979; POB Tabriz, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 137-582394-9; Birth Certificate Number 365 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

SABAHI, Mohammed Reza (a.k.a. SABAHI, Mohammad Reza; a.k.a. “FARAZ”); DOB 02 Dec 1991; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 041-023144-4 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

SABAHI, Roozbeh; DOB 08 Mar 1994; alt. DOB 09 Mar 1994; POB Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

SADEGHI, Mostafa; DOB 19 Jan 1990; alt. DOB 20 Jan 1990; alt. DOB 19 Jan 1991; alt. DOB 20 Jan 1991; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; National ID No. 2500094065 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

 

TAHMASEBI, Sajjad; DOB 19 Jun 1987; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 428-576368-0; Birth Certificate Number 6686 (individual) [CYBER2]. 

and entity: 

MABNA INSTITUTE, Mirdamad, Naft Jonubi, Taban Alley, Plaque 2/1, Unit 102, Tehran, Iran; East Shahid Hemmat Highway, North Emam Ali Highway, East Artesh Highway, Town of Qa’em, Banafsheh Street, Second Door, Plaque 2, Tehran, Iran; Ansariyeh Boulevard, 6th Bustan, Plaque 488, 4515736541, Zanjan, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions [CYBER2].

to their cyber-related sanctions. Story in today’s news about these folks exfiltrating over 100 terabytes of data from commercial and government sites, including the US Department of Labor. I’m sure there will be a press release later today.

Link:

OFAC Notice

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Yesterday, OFAC added one person: 

ASPERMAN, Joe, Syria; DOB 1987; alt. DOB 1986; alt. DOB 1988; POB Cannes Region, France; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT].

and one entity: 

KATIBAT AL-IMAM AL-BUKHARI (a.k.a. IMAM AL-BUKHARI BATTALION; a.k.a. IMAM AL-BUKHORIY BRIGADE; a.k.a. IMAM BUKHARI BATTALION; a.k.a. IMAM BUKHARI JAMAAT; a.k.a. IMAM BUKHORI JAMAAT; a.k.a. IMOM BUXORIY KATIBASI; a.k.a. KATIBATUL IMOM AL-BUXORIY; a.k.a. “IBB”; a.k.a. “KIB”), Aleppo, Syria; Afghanistan [SDGT].

to its counter terrorism sanctions. Additionally, it modified the following existing designation, which is actually under the Venezuela program (despite the page title on OFAC’s site):

LEPAJE SALAZAR, Nelson Reinaldo, Aragua, Venezuela; DOB 24 Apr 1969; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No. 10049353 (Venezuela); Passport 064906043 (Venezuela) expires 12 Jan 2016; alt. Passport 009551291(Venezuela) expires 04 Mar 2013; Acting in the Capacity of the Head of the Office of the National Treasury (individual) [VENEZUELA]. -to- LEPAJE SALAZAR, Nelson Reinaldo, Aragua, Venezuela; DOB 24 Apr 1969; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No. 10049353 (Venezuela); Passport 064906043 (Venezuela) expires 12 Jan 2016; alt. Passport 009551291 (Venezuela) expires 04 Mar 2013; Acted in the Capacity of the Head of the Office of the National Treasury (individual) [VENEZUELA].  

And there were two press releases from the State Department  – first, this one about Jan Asperman: 

and this second one: 

about the new designations.

Links:

OFAC Notice

State Department Press Releases – Jan Asperman designation, Katibat Al-Imam Al-Bukhari designation

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Yesterday, Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/465 by removing the following Egypt sanctions designations: 

EZZ, Ahmed, Abdelaziz

DOB: 12/01/1959. Other Information: Male. Former Member of the Parliament. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11673

SALAMA, Abla, Mohamed, Fawzi, Ali, Ahmed

DOB: 31/01/1963. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezz. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 23/03/2017 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11674

YASSIN, Khadiga, Ahmed, Ahmed, Kamel

DOB: 25/05/1959. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezz. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/201122/03/2018 Group ID: 11675.

AL NAGGAR, Shahinaz, Abdel, Aziz, Abdel, Wahab

DOB: 09/10/1969. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezz. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11676.

ELMAGHRABY, Ahmed, Alaeldin, Amin, Abdelmaksoud

DOB: 16/05/1945. Other Information: Male. Former Minister of Housing, Public Utilities and Urban Development. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11678.

EL GAZAERLY, Naglaa, Abdallah

DOB: 03/06/1956. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Ahmed Alaeldin Amin Abdelmaksoud Elmaghraby. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11679

and amending the following:

RASEKH, Heidy, Mahmoud, Magdy, Hussein

DOB: 05/10/1971. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Alaa Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11670.

EL GAMMAL, Khadiga, Mahmoud

DOB: 13/10/1982. Other Information: Female. Spouse of Gamal Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11672.

SHARSHAR, Elham, Sayed, Salem

DOB: 23/01/1963. Other Information: Female. Subject to judicial proceedings in respect of misappropriation of State Funds Spouse of Habib Ibrahim Eladli. Listed on: 22/03/2011 Last Updated: 22/03/2011 22/03/2018 Group ID: 11686.

Links:

HMT Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/465

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On Wednesday, Australian regulators enacted the following changes to: 

SDi.002 Name: 1: MUSA 2: HILAL 3: ABDALLA 4: ALNSIEM

Title: na Designation: a) formerly Member of the National Assembly of Sudan from Al-

Waha district b) formerly special adviser to the Ministry of Federal Affairs c) Paramount 

Chief of the Mahamid Tribe in North Darfur DOB: a) 1 Jan. 

1964 b) 1959 POB: Kutum Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: a) (Sheikh) 

Musa Hilal b) Abd Allah c) Abdallah d) AlNasim e) Al Nasim f) AlNaseem g) Al 

Naseem h) AlNasseem i) Al Nasseem Nationality: Sudan Passport no: a) Diplomatic 

Passport D014433, issued on 21 Feb. 2013 (Expired on 21 Feb. 2015) b) Diplomatic 

Passport D009889, issued on 17 Feb. 2011 (Expired on 17 Feb. 2013) National 

identification no: Certificate of Nationality A0680623 Address: a) Kabkabiya, 

Sudan b) Kutum, Sudan (Resides in Kabkabiya and the city of Kutum, Northern Darfur 

and has resided in Khartoum. ) Listed on: 25 Apr. 2006 (amended on 17 Oct. 2017, 14 

Mar. 2018) Other information: Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN 

Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web 

link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5795065 click here

after the amendments were made by the United Nations Sanctions Committee for the Sudan sanctions program.

Link:

UN Notice

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After years of inaction, OFAC has finally gotten its act together regarding the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act… today, they issued new regulations to implement the adjustments on an ongoing basis (not to actually do an adjustment). I guess that’s how they do this, since they have to adjust periodically.

Here are the interesting parts – the background section:

In order to improve the effectiveness of CMPs and to maintain their deterrent effect, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (‘‘the Inflation Adjustment Act’’), as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114–74) (‘‘the 2015 Act’’), requires Federal agencies to adjust each CMP provided by law within the jurisdiction of the agency. The 2015 Act requires agencies to adjust the level of CMPs with an initial ‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment through an interim final rulemaking and to make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation, without needing to provide notice and the opportunity for public comment required by 5 U.S.C. 553. The Department’s initial catch-up adjustment interim final rules were published on June 30, 2016 (FinCEN) (81 FR 42503), July 1, 2016 (OFAC) (81 FR 43070), and December 7, 2016 (Departmental Offices) (81 FR 88600). The Department’s 2017 annual adjustment was published on February 10, 2017 (82 FR 10434). The 2015 Act provides that any increase in a CMP shall apply to CMPs that are assessed after the date the increase takes effect, regardless of whether the underlying violation predated such increase.1

How the calculation is made:

The method of calculating CMP adjustments applied in this final rule is required by the 2015 Act. Under the 2015 Act and the Office of Management and Budget guidance required by the 2015 Act, annual inflation adjustments subsequent to the initial catch-up adjustment are to be based on the percent change between the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (‘‘CPI–U’’) for the October preceding the date of the adjustment and the prior year’s October CPI–U. As set forth in Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M–18–03 of December 15, 2017, the adjustment multiplier for 2018 is 1.02041. In order to complete the 2018 annual adjustment, each current CMP is multiplied by the 2018 adjustment multiplier. Under the 2015 Act, any increase in CMP must be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.

The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Section 701(b)) requires agencies, beginning in 2017, to make annual adjustments for inflation to CMPs, without needing to provide notice and the opportunity for public comment required by 5 U.S.C. 553. Additionally, the methodology used, effective 2017, for adjusting CMPs for inflation is provided by statute, with no discretion provided to agencies regarding the substance of the adjustments for inflation to CMPs. The Department is charged only with performing ministerial computations to determine the dollar amount of adjustments for inflation to CMPs. Accordingly, prior public notice and an opportunity for public comment and a delayed effective date are not required for this rule.

Links:

OFAC Notice

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On March 22nd, both Canada’s FIU (FINTRAC) and its bank regulator (OSFI) posted links to the latest FATF advisory. OSFI’s link literally just takes you to the FINTRAC main page, so here’s the FINTRAC advisory in its entirety:

March 22, 2018 – FINTRAC Advisory: Financial transactions related to countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Financial transactions related to countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

In order to protect the international financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing risks, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued two statements on February 23, 2018.

In its February 23, 2018 Public Statement, FATF remained concerned by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) failure to address the significant deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime and the serious threat this poses to the integrity of the international financial system Footnote 1. Further, FATF has serious concerns with the threat posed by the DPRK’s illicit activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and its financing.

FATF has reaffirmed its call on its members and urges all jurisdictions to advise their financial institutions to give special attention to business relationships and transactions with the DPRK, including DPRK companies, financial institutions and those acting on their behalf. In addition to enhanced scrutiny, FATF further calls on its members and urges all jurisdictions to apply effective counter-measures, and targeted financial sanctions in accordance with applicable United Nations Security Council Resolutions, to protect their financial sectors from money laundering, financing of terrorism and WMD proliferation financing (ML/FT/PF) risks emanating from the DPRK. Jurisdictions should take necessary measures to close existing branches, subsidiaries and representative offices of DPRK banks within their territories and terminate correspondent relationships with DPRK banks, where required by relevant UNSC Resolutions.

Ministerial directive on the DPRK

Accordingly, in order to safeguard the integrity of Canada’s financial system, and in accordance with section 11.42 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), the Minister of Finance has issued the following directive as published in the Canada Gazette on December 9, 2017:

“Every person or entity referred to in section 5 of the PCMLTFA shall treat all transactions originating from, or destined to, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) as high risk for the purposes of subsection 9.6(3) of the Act.”

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) will assess compliance with the Ministerial Directive. Additional guidance can be found on FINTRAC’s website: FINTRAC guidance relating to the Ministerial Directive on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The Department of Finance also provides additional information on its website: General Information on Part 1.1 of the PCMLTFA.

On December 12, 2017, FINTRAC also published an Operational Alert on the DPRK’s use of the international financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing. The purpose of this Operational Alert is to inform Canadian reporting entities of money laundering and terrorist financing patterns and risk areas related to the DPRK’s suspected money laundering and terrorist activity financing.

Islamic Republic of Iran

In June 2016, FATF welcomed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s (Iran) high-level political commitment to address its strategic AML/CFT deficiencies. However, until Iran implements the measures required to address the deficiencies identified in the action plan, FATF will remain concerned with the terrorist financing risk emanating from Iran and the threat this poses to the international financial system.

FATF, therefore, calls on its members and urges all jurisdictions to continue to advise their financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence to business relationships and transactions with natural and legal persons from Iran.

Accordingly, FINTRAC is reiterating to all reporting entities subject to the requirements of the PCMLTFA, the risks of doing business with individuals and entities based in, or connected to, Iran.

FINTRAC is advising that reporting entities should consider the above in determining whether they are required to file a suspicious transaction report in respect of one or more financial transaction(s) or attempted financial transaction(s) emanating from, or destined to, Iran. Reporting entities are also encouraged to: (i) undertake enhanced customer due diligence with respect to clients and beneficiaries involved in such financial transactions or attempted financial transactions; and (ii) consider this as part of their risk assessment and undertake mitigating measures, as applicable.

Other jurisdictions

In its February 23, 2018 compliance document, FATF brought to the attention of its members several jurisdictions that have strategic AML/CFT deficiencies. The following jurisdictions have developed an action plan with FATF to address identified deficiencies and have demonstrated some progress with the execution of their plans: Ethiopia, Iraq, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Vanuatu, and Yemen.

Bosnia and Herzegovina no longer subject to FATF monitoring process

FATF welcomed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s significant progress in improving its AML/CFT regime. The jurisdiction has established the legal and regulatory framework to meet the commitments in its action plan regarding the strategic deficiencies that FATF had identified. Bosnia and Herzegovina is therefore no longer subject to FATF’s monitoring process.

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) public statement

Reporting entities should take note that, on November 15, 2017, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), under a process that is separate and distinct from the FATF monitoring process, issued a Public Statement regarding the progress Haiti has made to address the strategic AML/CFT deficiencies identified in its agreed action plan.

FATF action on the terrorist group Islamic State Footnote 2

FINTRAC would like to reiterate the preceding statements issued by FATF, expressing its deep concern with the financing generated by, and provided to, the terrorist group the Islamic State (IS).

On September 22, 2014, the Government of Canada updated the Criminal Code list of terrorist entities to include the IS, which was previously listed as Al Qaeda in Iraq.

Accordingly, FINTRAC is reminding all reporting entities subject to the requirements of the PCMLTFA of their obligations Footnote 3 to submit a terrorist property report if they:

• know of the existence of property in their possession or control that is owned or controlled by or on behalf of a terrorist or terrorist group; and
• have information about a transaction or attempted transaction in respect of property referred to above.

In this context, property includes any type of real or personal property. This also includes any deed or instrument giving title or right to property, or giving right to money or goods. A terrorist property report includes information about the property as well as any transaction or attempted transaction relating to that property.

FINTRAC is advising that reporting entities should consider the above in determining whether to file a suspicious transaction report in respect of financial of one or more financial transaction(s) emanating from, or destined to, a jurisdiction under IS control or a surrounding jurisdiction where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the transactions or attempted transactions are related to the commission or attempted commission of a money laundering offence or a terrorist activity financing offence. Reporting entities are also encouraged to undertake enhanced customer due diligence with respect to clients and beneficiaries involved in such financial transactions or attempted financial transactions Footnote 4.

Footnotes

Footnote 1

Regulated financial institutions in Canada are reminded of their obligations under the United Nations Act and subsections 83.05(1) of the Criminal Code, and the regulations created pursuant to these two statutes, to report monthly to their financial regulator (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions or provincial regulator) on the aggregate amounts of assets or property frozen, and are also under an obligation under Criminal Code section 83.1 to report the full details to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

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Footnote 2

The Islamic State is known by a variety of names. Entities should refer to Public Safety Canada’s official list of terrorist entities

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Footnote 3

Subsection 7.1(1) of the PCMLTFA.

Return to footnote 3referrer

Footnote 4

Reporting entities are reminded of their obligation under subsection 9.6(3) of the PCMLTFA, to undertake enhanced customer due diligence on high-risk clients that have been identified through a risk assessment.

Links:

FINTRAC Advisory

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Press Releases

You know what would be helpful? A copy of the email…so you could see what it looks like. Including the “from” address…

Link:

HKMA Notice

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Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities 

Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorist Financing

FATF Guidance on Counter Proliferation Financing 

We would like to draw the attention of licensed corporations (“LCs”) and associated entities (“AEs”) to a guidance paper recently issued by the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) entitled “Guidance on Counter Proliferation Financing – The Implementation of Financial Provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolutions to Counter the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction” Note 1, which is available on the FATF’s website (http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/financingofproliferation/documents/guidance-counter-proliferation-financing.html).

The paper provides guidance to facilitate both public and private sector stakeholders in understanding and implementing proliferation financing-related Targeted Financial Sanctions made under United Security Council Resolutions (“UNSCRs”).  Various sections of the guidance are relevant for LCs and AEs to better understand and mitigate proliferation financing risks, including:

• Taking note of circumstances where customers and transactions are more vulnerable to be involved in proliferation financing activities, including factors that are relevant to the sanctions regime on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea;
  
  
• Identifying high risk customers and transactions, and applying enhanced scrutiny, using a risk-based approach; and
  
  
• Undertaking reasonable efforts to collect additional information (e.g. available typologies of proliferation finance) related to identified high-risk customers and transactions in order to identify, and avoid engaging in, prohibited activities, and to enable follow-up actions.

LCs and AEs are recommended to review the paper carefully to enhance the understanding of proliferation financing-related Targeted Financial Sanctions and the range of possible approaches that can be adopted, depending on individual LC’s or AE’s own situation, risk profile and risk appetite.

Should you have any queries regarding the contents of this circular, please contact Ms Kiki Wong on 2231 1569.

Intermediaries Supervision Department
Intermediaries Division
Securities and Futures Commission

Links:

HK SFC Notice

HK SFC Circular

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Press Releases

Link:

HKMA Alert

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Yesterday, Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/512 by amending the following Sudan sanctions listings:

1. ALNSIEM Musa Hilal Abdalla

DOB: (1) 01/01/1964. (2) –/–/1959. POB: Kutum a.k.a: HILAL, Sheikh,

Musa Nationality: Sudan Passport Details: a) Diplomatic Passport no. D014433, issued 21 Feb 2013, expires 21 Feb 2015. b) Diplomatic Passport D009889, issued on 17 Feb. 2011 (Expired on 17 Feb. 2013). National Identification no: A0680623 – Certificate of Nationality Address: (1) Kabkabiya, Sudan. (2) Kutum, (Resides in Kabkabiya and the city of Kutum, Northern Darfur and has resided in Khartoum), Sudan. Position: Paramount Chief of the Mahamid Tribe in North Darfur Other Information: UN listing. UN Ref SDi.002. Formerly Member of the National Assembly of Sudan from Al-Waha district. Formerly special adviser to the Ministry of Federal Affairs. Resides in Kabkabiya and the city of Kutum, Northern Darfur, and has resided in Khartoum. Also known as Abd Allah, Abdallah, AlNasim, Al Nasim, Al Naseem, AlNaseem, AlNasseem, Al Nasseem. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5795065 Listed on: 26/05/2006 Last Updated: 26/10/2017 28/03/2018 Group ID: 8836.

2. SHARIF SHARIEF Adam Yacub

DOB: –/–/1976. 01/01/1970 POB: El-Fasher, North Darfur a.k.a: (1) SHANT, Adam, Yacub (2) YACOUB, Adam Nationality: Sudanese by birth Passport Details: P00182993, issued on 19 July 2010 (expired on 18 July 2015) National Identification no: 103-0037-6235 (as mentioned in the passport) Other Information: UN listing. UN Ref. SDi.003. Sudanese Liberation Army (SLA) Commander. Reportedly deceased on 7 June 2012. DOB is approximate. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5283783 Listed on: 26/05/2006 Last Updated: 09/03/2017 28/03/2018 Group ID: 8839.

3. MAYU Jibril Abdulkarim Ibrahim

DOB: 01/01/1967. POB: Nile District, El-Fasher, El-Fasher, North Darfur

a.k.a: (1) BADRI, Gabril, Abdul, Kareem (2) BAREY, General, Gibril, Abdul, Kareem Nationality: Sudanese National Identification no: Certificate of Nationality No. 302581. National ID No. 192-3238459-9 Address: Tine,

Sudan. Position: Field Commander of the National Movement for Reform and Development Other Information: UN listing. UN Ref. SDi.004. Also referred to as “Tek”. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5795071 Listed on: 26/05/2006 Last Updated: 15/07/2014 28/03/2018 Group ID: 8837.

Links:

HMT Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/512

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On Tuesday, Swiss authorities added the following persons: 

SSID: 200-38622 Name: Ajeeb Yusuf

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ajib b) Yousef Address: Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), Barzeh Street, P.O.Box 4470, Damascus

Justification: Holds the rank of Brigadier General, a senior officer in the Syrian Armed Forces, in post after May 2011. Since 2012, he has been Head of Security for the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) which is involved in the chemical weapons proliferation sector. As a result of his senior position as Head of Security for SSRC, he is associated with the designated entity SSRC. Relation: Associated with Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Other information: a) Rank: Brigadier General b) Doctor c) Head of Security Office, Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Modifications: Listed on 27 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-38633 Name: Sulaiman Maher

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Suleiman b) Mahir Address: Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), P.O.Box 31983, Damascus

Justification: Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), which provides training and support as part of the Syrian chemical weapons proliferation sector. Due to his senior position at the HIAST, which is an affiliate and subsidiary of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), he is associated with the HIAST and SSRC, both of which are designated entities. Relation: a) Director of Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HISAT) (SSID 200-28841) b) Associated with Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Other information: a) Doctor b) Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology Modifications: Listed on 27 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-38644 Name: Tohme Salam

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Taame (Ta’mah, Toumah) b) Salim Address: Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), Barzeh Street, P.O.Box 4470, Damascus

Justification: Deputy Director General of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) which is responsible for the development and production of non-conventional weapons, including chemical weapons, and the missiles to deliver them. Due to his senior position at SSRC, he is associated with designated entity SSRC. Relation: Deputy Director General of the Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Other information: a) Doctor b) Deputy Director General, Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Modifications: Listed on 27 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-38654 Name: Fadhlun Zuhair

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Fadloun (Fadhloun) b) Zoher Address: Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), Barzeh Street, P.O.Box 4470, Damascus

Justification: Director of the branch of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) that is known as Institute 3000 (a.k.a. Institute 5000). In this role, he is responsible for chemical weapons projects, including production of chemical agents and munitions. Due to his senior position at SSRC, he is associated with designated entity SSRC. Relation: Associated with Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Other information: Head of Institute 3000 (a.k.a. Institute 5000), Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) Modifications: Listed on 27 Mar 2018

to the sanctions imposed on Syria.

Links:

FINMA Notice

Data files of updates – PDF, XML

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On Thursday, Swiss authorities added the following persons to a new Venezuela sanctions program:

SSID: 290-38374 Name: Néstor Luis Reverol Torres

DOB: 28 Oct 1964

Justification: Minister for Interior, Justice and Peace; former Commander General of the Bolivarian National Guard. Responsible for serious human rights violations and repression of the democratic opposition in Venezuela, including the prohibition and repression of political demonstrations. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38379 Name: Gustavo Enrique González López

DOB: 2 Nov 1960

Justification: Head of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN). Responsible for serious human rights violations (including arbitrary detention, inhuman and degrading treatment, and torture) and repression of civil society and the democratic opposition in Venezuela. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38384 Name: Tibisay Lucena Ramírez

DOB: 26 Apr 1959

Justification: President of the National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral – CNE). Her actions and policies have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela, including by facilitating the establishment of the Constituent Assembly by failing to ensure that the CNE remains an impartial and independent institution in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38389 Name: Antonio José Benavides Torres

DOB: 13 Jun 1961

Justification: Chief of the Capital District (Distrito Capital) Government. General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard until 21 Jun 2017. Involved in repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Venezuela, and responsible for serious human rights violations committed by the Bolivarian National Guard under his command. His actions and policies as General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard, including the Bolivarian National Guard taking the lead in the policing of civilian demonstrations and publicly advocating that military courts should have jurisdiction over civilians, have undermined the rule of law in Venezuela. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38394 Name: Maikel José Moreno Pérez

DOB: 12 Dec 1965

Justification: President, and former Vice President, of the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela (Tribunal Supremo de Justicia). In these roles, he has supported and facilitated the Government’s actions and policies which have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela, and is responsible for actions and statements that have usurped the authority of the National Assembly. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38399 Name: Tarek William Saab Halabi

DOB: 10 Sep 1963

Justification: Venezuelan Attorney General appointed by the Constituent Assembly. In this role and previous roles as Ombudsman and President of the Republican Moral Council, he has undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela by publicly supporting actions against opponents of the Government and the withdrawal of competences from the National Assembly. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 290-38404 Name: Diosdado Cabello Rondón

DOB: 15 Apr 1963

Justification: Member of the Constituent Assembly and First Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). Involved in undermining democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela, including by using the media to publicly attack and threaten political opposition, other media and civil society. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

Please note: for some reason there is no PDF file of changes for this list with this release, only an XML. However, since this is a new program, the consolidated list contains all the new designations (which is where the listing above comes from).

Links:

FINMA Notice

Data file of changes (XML)

Venezuala sanctions list (PDF)

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This is the third alert from HKMA in the last week or so…

Press Releases

Link:

HKMA Alert

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Yesterday, Swiss authorities added the following 3 individuals: 

SSID: 195-38341 Name: Paul Malong

DOB: a) 2 Jan 1962 b) 12 Apr 1960 c) 4 Dec 1960 d) 30 Jan 1960 POB: a) Malualkon, Sudan b) Malualkon, South Sudan c) Warawar, Sudan d) Warawar, South Sudan Justification: Paul Malong was Chief of the General Staff of the SPLA (Sudan People’s Liberation Army) until May 2017. Although he has been removed from his position, he remains a highly influential figure as he commands control of several militia, has loyalties within the SPLA and has a large patronage network. His influence is also demonstrated by the facts that in Oct 2017 senior officers (including Lt. Col. Chan Garang) attempted to forcefully free Malong from house arrest; in Jan 2018, President Kiir accused Malong of mobilising for war. Malong also commanded troops that committed serious violations of human rights, including the targeting and killing of civilians and extensive destruction of villages. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 195-38357 Name: Michael Makuei Leuth

DOB: 1947 POB: a) Bor, South Sudan b) Bor, Sudan

Justification: Michael Makuei Leuth has held the position of Minister for Information and Broadcasting since 2013 and has been the public spokesman for the government delegation to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace talks. Makuei has obstructed the political process in South Sudan, in particular by obstructing the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) of Aug 2015 through inflammatory public statements and obstructing the work of the ARCSS Joint Monitoring Evaluation Committee and the establishment of the ARCSS Transitional Justice Institutions. He has also obstructed the operations of the UN’s Regional Protection Force (RPF). Makuei is also responsible for serious violations of human rights, including restrictions on freedom of expression. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

SSID: 195-38365 Name: Malek Reuben Riak

Title: Lieutenant General DOB: 1 Jan 1960 POB: Yei, South Sudan

Justification: a) Malek Reuben Riak has served as Deputy Chief of Defence Staff and Inspector General of the government’s army since May 2017. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff of the SPLA for Training (March 2016 – May 2017), and Deputy Chief of the SPLA (Jan 2013- March 2016). As Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, he played a key role in procuring weapons for the army. b) Malek Reuben Riak was identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a senior official responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of the government offensive in Unity state in Apr 2015. Serious human rights violations were committed, which included the systematic destruction of villages and infrastructure, the forced displacement of the local population, the indiscriminate killing and torturing of civilians, the widespread use of sexual violence, including against the elderly and children, and the abduction and recruitment of children as soldiers. This offensive, in the context of the ongoing peace talks between the government and the opposition, has obstructed the political process by acts of violence. Modifications: Listed on 28 Mar 2018

to the South Sudan sanctions list.

Links:

FINMA Notice

Data files of updates – PDF, XML

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Yesterday, OFAC added the following 7 persons:

AHMAD, Fayyaz (a.k.a. FIAZ, Muhammad; a.k.a. “BAHA’I, Fayaz”; a.k.a. “FAIZ, Shaikh”; a.k.a. “FAYAZ, Sheikh”; a.k.a. “FIYAZ, Sheikh”; a.k.a. “FIYYAZ, Sheikh”), Sheikhpura, Pakistan; DOB 05 Dec 1973; POB Sheikhpura, Pakistan; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

DAR, Muhammad Harris (a.k.a. HARIS, Muhammad), Faisalabad, Pakistan; DOB 16 Jan 1986; POB Faisalabad, Pakistan; Gender Male; Identification Number 3310030015409 (Pakistan) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

EHSAN, Muhammad (a.k.a. AHSAN, Muhammad; a.k.a. IHSAN, Muhammad; a.k.a. “ULLAH, Ehsan”), Sialkot, Pakistan; Islamabad, Pakistan; DOB 1970; alt. DOB 1971; alt. DOB 1972; POB Sialkot, Pakistan; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

HASHIMI, Muzammil Iqbal (a.k.a. HASHMI, Muzammil Iqbal; a.k.a. “SAHIB, Hashmi”), Pakistan; DOB 1969; alt. DOB 1970; alt. DOB 1971; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

KHALID, Saifullah, Lahore, Pakistan; DOB 1968; POB Kasur, Pakistan; citizen Pakistan; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

NADEEM, Faisal (a.k.a. NADIM, Faisal), Sanghar, Pakistan; DOB 03 May 1970; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA). 

 

QAYYUUM, Tabish (a.k.a. QAYYUM, Muhammad Tabish Abdul; a.k.a. “TABISH, Abdul Rahman Salar”), Karachi, Pakistan; DOB 09 Apr 1983; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: LASHKAR E-TAYYIBA).

to their counter terorrism sanctions program.

The Treasury Department issued the following press release on the designations:

Links:

OFAC Notice

Treasury Press Release

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