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July 5, 2018: EU extends Russia sanctions for 6 more months
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July 4, 2018: EU, HMT remove 2, amend 20 Syria sanctions listings
Last Wednesday, Her Majesty’s Treasury implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/774, and a correcting Corrigenda, by removing the following 2 persons:
1. RAJIHA Dawud
Position: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Other Information: Responsible for the military involvement in the crackdown on peaceful protesters. Listed on: 24/05/2011 Last Updated: 24/05/2011 04/07/2018 Group ID: 11936.
2. AL-TURKMANI Hassan Bin-Ali
DOB: –/–/1935. POB: Aleppo Position: Deputy Vice Minister. Other Information: Special Envoy of President Bashar Al-Assad. Former Minister for Defence.Reported to have died in the bombing of 18 July 2012. Listed on: 24/08/2011 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12044.
and amending the following 19 individuals:
1. AL-ABBAS Amjad
a.k.a Al-Abbas, Amjad Position: Head of Political Security in Banyas Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 11912.
2. MAKHLOUF Rami
DOB: 10/07/1969. POB: Damascus Passport Details: 454224 Passport no 000098044, Issue number 002-03-0015187 Other Information: Syrian businessman operating in Syria with interests in telecommunications, financial services, transport and property sectors. He is an influential member of the Makhlouf family and closely connected to the Assad family. Cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad. Has financial interests in and/or holds senior positions in Al Mashreq, Bena Properties, Cham Holding and Syriatel. Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: 01/06/2016 04/07/2018 Group ID: 11913.
3. QUDSIYAH Abd Al-Fatah
DOB: –/–/1953. POB: Hama Passport Details: D0005788 (Diplomatic) Position: Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Other Information: Officer of the rank of Major General in the Syrian Armed Forces. Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 11902.
4. CHALICHE Zoulhima
DOB: (1) –/–/1946. (2) –/–/1951. (3) –/–/1956. POB: Kerdaha
a.k.a: (1) CHALICHE, Zu al-Himma (2) SHALEESH, Zoulhima (3) SHALEESH, Zu al- Himma (4) SHALISH, Dhu al-Himma (5) SHALISH, Zoulhima (6) SHALISH, Zu al- Himma Position: Head of presidential security Other Information: First cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad. Officer of the Syrian security and intelligence services. Former Head of Presidential Security. Member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of Major General. Listed on: 24/06/2011 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12013.
5. SOLEIMANI Qasem
Title: Brigadier Major General DOB: 11/03/1957. POB: Qom, Iran
a.k.a: (1) SALIMANI, Qasem (2) SOLAIMANI, Qasem (3) SOLEIMANY,
Qasim (4) SOLEMANI, Qasem (5) SOLEYMANI, Ghasem (6) SOLEYMANI,
Qasem (7) SULAIMANI, Qasem (8) SULAYMAN, Qasem (9) SULAYMAN,
Qasmi (10) SULEMANI, Qasem Nationality: Iranian (Iranian citizenship) Passport Details: 008827 (Iran Diplomatic). Issued 1999 issued in Iran. Position: Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC – Qods Other Information: Both UK listing and EU listing under Terrorism and Terrorist Financing. EU listing under Syria. Promoted to Major General, retaining his position as Commander of Qods Force. UN listing under Iran (nuc prol). Male. UN Ref IRi.039 Also known as Haj Qasem, Haji Qassem and Sarder Soleimani. Listed on: 24/06/2011 Last Updated: 19/07/2017 04/07/2018 Group ID: 9062.
6. TAEB Hossein
Title: Hojjatoleslam DOB: –/–/1963. POB: Tehran, Iran a.k.a: (1) TAEB,
Hassan (2) TAEB, Hosein (3) TAEB, Hussayn (4) TAEB, Hossein (5) TA’EB, Hojjatoleslam Hossein Position: Head of IRGC Intelligence Other Information: Former Deputy Commander for Intelligence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. EU listing under Iran (human rights) and Syria. Listed on: 24/06/2011 Last Updated: 13/04/2018 04/07/2018 Group ID: 11788.
7. AL-ASSAD Nizar
a.k.a. ASAAD, Nizar Other Information: Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad. Previously head of the company ‘Nizar Oilfield Supplies’. Listed on: 24/08/2011 Last Updated: 08/08/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12041.
8. SHAHADAH Rafiq
Title: Brigadier-General Major General DOB: –/–/1956. POB: Jablah, Latakia Province a.k.a: (1) CHAHADA, Rafeeq (2) CHAHADA, Rafiq (3) CHAHADE, Rafeeq (4) CHAHADE, Rafiq (5) CHAHADEH, Rafeeq (6) CHAHADEH,
Rafiq (7) SHAHADA, Rafeeq (8) SHAHADA, Rafiq (9) SHAHADAH,
Rafeeq (10) SHAHADE, Rafeeq (11) SHAHADE, Rafiq (12) SHAHADEH,
Rafeeq (13) SHAHADEH, Rafiq Other Information: Former Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch 293 (Internal Affairs) in Damascus. Advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad for strategic questions and military intelligence. Listed on: 24/08/2011 Last Updated: 07/06/2017 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12042.
9. AKHRAS Tarif
DOB: 02/06/1951. POB: Homs, Syria a.k.a: AL-AKHRAS AL AKHRAS,
Tarif Passport Details: 0000092405 (Syrian) Other Information: Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics). Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. He has close business relations with President Al-Assad’s family. Provided logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders). Listed on: 05/09/2011 Last Updated: 22/10/2014 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12060.
10. MAKHLUF Talal
Title: Brigadier Major General a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Talal Position: Current commander general of the Republican Guards. 103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division Other Information: Former commander of the 105th Brigade of the Republican Guards. Listed on: 02/12/2011 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12418.
11. HASSUN Nazih
Title: Brigadier Major General a.k.a: (1) HASSOUN, Nazeeh (2) HASSOUN,
Nazih (3) HASSUN, Nazeeh Position: Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside/Rif Dimashq Branch Head of the Political Security Directorate of the Syrian security services Other Information: Former Syrian Air Force Intelligence. Officer of the rank of Major General in the Syrian Armed Forces Listed on: 02/12/2011 Last Updated: 02/06/2015 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12419.
12. MAHMOUD Abdul Salam Abdul-Salam Fajr
Title: Brigadier General Position: Head of the Bab Tuma (Damascus) Branch of the air force’s intelligence service. Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: 24/07/2012 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12711.
13. AL-ACHI Amer
Title: General a.k.a: (1) AACHI, Ammar (2) AL ASHI, Amis (3) ASHI, Amer (4) AL-ACHI, Amer Ibrahim Position: Head of the intelligence branch of the air force intelligence service Other Information: Graduate of the military school of Aleppo. Close to Daoud Rajah Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: 24/07/2012 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12727.
14. HANNA Bassam
Title: Eng. DOB: –/–/1954. POB: Aleppo (Syria) Other Information: Former Minister of Water Resources Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: 07/06/2017 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12769.
15. AL SIKHNY Adnan Abdo
Title: Dr. a.k.a: (1) AL SIKHNY, Adnan, Abdou (2) AL-SEKHNI, Adnan,
Abdo (3) AL-SEKHNI, Adnan, Abdou (4) AL-SEKHNY, Adnan, Abdo (5) AL- SEKHNY, Adnan, Abdou (6) AL-SIKHNI, Adnan, Abdo (7) AL-SIKHNI, Adnan, Abdou DOB: –/–/1961. POB: Aleppo (Syria) Position: Former Minister of Industry Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: 30/05/2014 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12781.
16. ALI Malek
Title: Dr DOB: –/–/1956. POB: Tartous (Syria) a.k.a: ALI, Dr, Malik Other Information: Former Higher Education Minister Listed on: 24/06/2014 Last Updated: 07/06/2017 04/07/2018 Group ID: 12995.
17. MAHALLA Muhamad
Title: Major General DOB: –/–/1960. POB: Jableh, Lattakia Province
a.k.a: (1) MAALLA, Mohamed (2) MAALLA, Muhamad (3) MAALLA, Muhammad (4) MAHALLA, Mohamed (5) MAHALLA, Muhammad (6) MAHLA, Mohamed (7) MAHLA, Muhamad (8) MAHLA, Muhammad (9) MUALLA, Mohamed (10) MUALLA, Muhamad (11) MUALLA, Muhammad (12) MUHALLA, Mohamed (13) MUHALLA, Muhamad (14) MUHALLA, Muhammad Position: Head of the Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI), Branch 293 (Internal Affairs), since April 2015 Other Information: Former Deputy Head of Political Security (2012), Officer of the Syrian Republican Guard and Vice-Director of the Political Security Directorate. Head of Military Police, Member of the National Security Bureau. Listed on: 29/05/2015 Last Updated: 01/10/2016 04/07/2018 Group ID: 13252.
18. GHRITAWI GHRIWATI Mohammad Ziad
a.k.a: GHRAYWATI, Mohammad, Ziad Other Information: An engineer at the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre. He is involved in chemical weapons proliferation and delivery and has been involved in the construction of barrel bombs. Listed on: 18/07/2017 Last Updated: 18/07/2017 04/07/2018 Group ID: 13502.
19. SULAIMAN Maher
POB: Lattakia Syria 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: Doctor, 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 04/07/2018 Group ID: 13621.
And one entity listing:
HIGHER INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (HISAT) a.k.a Institut Superieur des Sciences Appliquees et de Technologie (ISSAT) Address: P.O. Box 31983, Barzeh. Other Information: Affiliated to, and a subsidiary of, the designated entity, the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC). Listed on: 23/07/2014 Last Updated: 24/07/2014 04/07/2018 Group ID: 13032.
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File your OFAC paperwork…
Reminder for the Annual Report of Blocked Property
7/2/201831 C.F.R. § 501.603 requires persons holding property blocked pursuant to OFAC sanctions regulations published in Chapter V of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations to provide the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) with a comprehensive list of all blocked property held as of June 30 of the current year by September 30. Persons that do not hold blocked property as of June 30 do not need to file an Annual Report of Blocked Property (ARBP). Please note that the term blocked property only applies to property that is blocked pursuant to OFAC regulations. Property that has been unblocked by a general or specific license, but that has not been returned to its owner, is not blocked property, and should not be reported to OFAC in the ARBP. This includes, for example, property of the Government of Sudan unblocked as a result of the January 17, 2017 issuance of the general license found at 31 C.F.R. § 538.540. Similarly, a restricted account of a person ordinarily resident in Iran is not blocked, and should not be reported to OFAC in the ARBP, unless there is an interest in the account of a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to an applicable sanctions authority.The annual reports must be filed using Form TD F 90-22.50, Annual Report of Blocked Property. If your institution holds 20 or more blocked accounts, OFAC recommends, but does not require, supplementing Part B of your ARBP with a spreadsheet along with your completed form. Please send completed forms to OFACReport@treasury.gov. Failure to submit a required report by September 30 constitutes a violation of 31 C.F.R. Part 501 (“Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations”). Click here to view OFAC’s Guidance on Filing the Annual Report of Blocked Property for additional guidance.
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July 9, 2018: OFAC adds Mayan Travel to SDN List
Yesterday, OFAC added the following entity:
MAHAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM SDN BHD (a.k.a. MAHAN TRAVEL), No.01, Lower Ground Floor, Block C, NO:12 Megan Avenue2, Jalan Yap, Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Website http://mahantravel.com.my; Email Address mahankualalumpur@yahoo.com; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Registration Number 875233-U (Malaysia) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: MAHAN AIR).
to both the counter terrorism and Iran sanctions program.
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June 29, 2018: OFAC removes & updates counter narcotics sanctions designations
On June 29th (during my vacation), OFAC removed the following:
FINVE S.A. (f.k.a. FINANCIERA DE INVERSIONES LTDA.), Calle 93A No. 14-17 Ofc. 711, Bogota, Colombia; Calle 93N No. 14-20 Ofc. 601, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 860074650-5 (Colombia) [SDNT].FINANCIERA DE INVERSIONES LTDA. (a.k.a. FINVE S.A.), Calle 93A No. 14-17 Ofc. 711, Bogota, Colombia; Calle 93N No. 14-20 Ofc. 601, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 860074650-5 (Colombia) [SDNT].SIERRA RAMIREZ, Juan Carlos; DOB 15 Apr 1966; Cedula No. 71680143 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].GRAJALES MEJIA, Hugo Marino, c/o FREXCO S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES GRAME LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o PANAMERICANA LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o SOCIEDAD DE NEGOCIOS SAN AGUSTIN LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 6355130 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].LONDONO ALVAREZ, Gloria Elena (a.k.a. LONDONO DE GRAJALES, Gloria Elena), c/o ARMAGEDON S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o CRETA S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GAD S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o HEBRON S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o HOTEL LOS VINEDOS, La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o INDUSTRIAS DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o INTERNATIONAL FREEZE DRIED S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o JOSAFAT S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o SALIM S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o TRANSPORTES DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o FRUTAS DE LA COSTA S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o CITICAR LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o CONFECCIONES LINA MARIA LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GBS TRADING S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o MELON LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o WORLD WORKING COMERCIALIZADORA INTERNACIONAL S.A., Cali, Colombia; DOB 22 Apr 1962; POB Medellin, Colombia; Cedula No. 51635146 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].LONDONO DE GRAJALES, Gloria Elena (a.k.a. LONDONO ALVAREZ, Gloria Elena), c/o ARMAGEDON S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o CRETA S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GAD S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o HEBRON S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o HOTEL LOS VINEDOS, La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o INDUSTRIAS DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o INTERNATIONAL FREEZE DRIED S.A., Bogota, Colombia; c/o JOSAFAT S.A., Tulua, Valle, Colombia; c/o SALIM S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o TRANSPORTES DEL ESPIRITU SANTO S.A., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o FRUTAS DE LA COSTA S.A., Malambo, Atlantico, Colombia; c/o CITICAR LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o CONFECCIONES LINA MARIA LTDA., La Union, Valle, Colombia; c/o GBS TRADING S.A., Cali, Colombia; c/o MELON LTDA., Cali, Colombia; c/o WORLD WORKING COMERCIALIZADORA INTERNACIONAL S.A., Cali, Colombia; DOB 22 Apr 1962; POB Medellin, Colombia; Cedula No. 51635146 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].MOR ALFOMBRAS ALFOFIQUE S.A. (f.k.a. ALFOFIQUE LTDA.; f.k.a. ALFOFIQUE TRANSPORTES LTDA.), Carrera 40 No. 169-32, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830081048-0 (Colombia) [SDNT].ALFOFIQUE TRANSPORTES LTDA. (f.k.a. ALFOFIQUE LTDA.; a.k.a. MOR ALFOMBRAS ALFOFIQUE S.A.), Carrera 40 No. 169-32, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830081048-0 (Colombia) [SDNT].ALFOFIQUE LTDA. (f.k.a. ALFOFIQUE TRANSPORTES LTDA.; a.k.a. MOR ALFOMBRAS ALFOFIQUE S.A.), Carrera 40 No. 169-32, Bogota, Colombia; NIT # 830081048-0 (Colombia) [SDNT].OSSA AYALA, Alvaro Javier, c/o ADMINISTRADORA GANADERA EL 45 LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o CASA DEL GANADERO S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o GANADERIA LUNA HERMANOS LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL MOMENTO S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LICOM LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o SOCIEDAD MINERA GRIFOS S.A., El Bagre, Antioquia, Colombia; Cedula No. 98528421 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].JIMENEZ NARANJO, Roberto, c/o CASA DEL GANADERO S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o TEJAR LA MOJOSA S.A., Caucasia, Antioquia, Colombia; DOB 18 Apr 1963; Cedula No. 18502967 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].GALEANO RESTREPO, Diego Mauro, c/o ADMINISTRADORA GANADERA EL 45 LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o CASA DEL GANADERO S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o GANADERIA LUNA HERMANOS LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES EL MOMENTO S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o INVERSIONES LICOM LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; DOB 17 Mar 1976; POB Medellin, Colombia; Cedula No. 98626113 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].ARISTIZABAL MEJIA, Diego, c/o BOSQUES DE AGUA SOCIEDAD POR ACCIONES SIMPLIFICADA, Medellin, Colombia; c/o BROKER CMS EL AGRARIO S.A., Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; c/o DIEGO ARISTIZABAL M. Y ASOCIADOS LTDA., Medellin, Colombia; c/o FUMIGACIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES AGROPECUARIAS S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o TREMAINE CORP., Panama; Carrera 50 No. 29 Sur-016, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; DOB 22 Jan 1943; Cedula No. 8240938 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].DIEGO ARISTIZABAL M. Y ASOCIADOS LTDA., Calle 1A Sur No. 43A-49 of. 201, Medellin, Colombia; NIT # 890931281-7 (Colombia) [SDNT].UPEGUI GALLEGO, Juan Pablo; DOB 16 Oct 1980; POB Itagui, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 3391839 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: ENFARRADOS COMPANY S.A.S.; Linked To: CENTRO DE DIAGNOSTICO AUTOMOTOR DEL SUR LTDA.).CENTRO DE DIAGNOSTICO AUTOMOTOR DEL SUR LTDA. (a.k.a. ENVICENTRO), Carrera 48 No. 49 Sur 45, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; NIT # 800233878-1 (Colombia) [SDNTK].ENVICENTRO (a.k.a. CENTRO DE DIAGNOSTICO AUTOMOTOR DEL SUR LTDA.), Carrera 48 No. 49 Sur 45, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; NIT # 800233878-1 (Colombia) [SDNTK].ENFARRADOS COMPANY S.A.S., Carrera 48 No. 46 Sur 150, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; NIT # 900347098-6(Colombia) [SDNTK].VARELA VICTORIA, Walter; DOB 20 Jun 1963; POB Tulua, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 16358495 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].MEGAYATES LTDA, Bosque, Sector San Isidro, Transversal 54 No. 24-280, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia; NIT # 806006215-8 (Colombia) [SDNTK].GIRALDO OCHOA, Hugo Humberto; DOB 03 Sep 1962; POB Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia; Cedula No. 70556353 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
from their counter narcotics sanctions lists. Additionally, the following designations made under the Kingpin Act were updated:
FLORES APODACA, Augustin (a.k.a. “EL BARBON”; a.k.a. “EL INGENIERO”; a.k.a. “EL NINO”), Calle Sierra Madre Occidental No. 1280, Colonia Canadas, Culiacan, Sinaloa 8000, Mexico; DOB 09 Jun 1964; Passport 040070827(Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- FLORES APODACA, Agustin (a.k.a. “EL BARBON”; a.k.a. “EL INGENIERO”; a.k.a. “EL NINO”), Calle Sierra Madre Occidental No. 1280, Colonia Canadas, Culiacan, Sinaloa 8000, Mexico; DOB 09 Jun 1964; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Passport 040070827 (Mexico); R.F.C. FOAA640609DX9 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. FOAA640609HSLLPG00 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].MEZA ANGULO, Fausto Isidro; DOB 27 Mar 1964; citizen Mexico; Passport 040059510 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- MEZA ANGULO, Fausto Isidro; DOB 27 Mar 1964; POB Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Male; Passport 040059510 (Mexico); R.F.C. MEAF640327BC0 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. MEAF640327HSLZNS05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro (a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapito”; a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapo”); DOB 19 Jun 1982; POB Navojoa, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Passport 07040028724 (Mexico); alt. Passport 03040026468 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: AUTOTRANSPORTES TERRESTRES S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: AUTO SERVICIO JATZIRY S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: CONSTRUCTORA JATZIRY DE GUASAVE S.A. DE C.V.). -to- MEZA FLORES, Fausto Isidro (a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapito”; a.k.a. “ISIDRO, Chapo”); DOB 19 Jun 1982; POB Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Passport 07040028724 (Mexico); alt. Passport 03040026468 (Mexico); R.F.C. MEFF820619A98 (Mexico); alt. R.F.C. MEFF820619HY1 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. MEFF820619HSRZLS08 (Mexico); alt. C.U.R.P. MEFF820619MSRZLS08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: AUTOTRANSPORTES TERRESTRES S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: AUTO SERVICIO JATZIRY S.A. DE C.V.; Linked To: CONSTRUCTORA JATZIRY DE GUASAVE S.A. DE C.V.).MEZA FLORES, Salome (a.k.a. “FINO”; a.k.a. “PELON”); DOB 23 Oct 1962; nationality Mexico; Passport 07040059504(Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK]. -to- FLORES APODACA, Salome (a.k.a. “FINO”; a.k.a. “PELON”); DOB 23 Oct 1962; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Passport 07040059504 (Mexico); R.F.C. FOAS621023Q97 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. FOAS621023HSLLPL04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].
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June 26, 2018: SECO amends 2 Ukraine-related designations
On June 26th, Swiss authorities amended the following 2 individual Ukraine-related designations:
SSID: 175-38915 Name: Guzeyeva Inna Nikolayevna Spelling variant: a) ГУЗЕЕВА Инна Николаевна (Russian) b) Guzeeva Inna Nikolayevna (Russian) c) ГУЗЕЕВА Инна Николаевна (Russian) d) Huzieieva Inna Mykolayivna (Ukrainian) e) ГУЗЄЄВА Iнна Миколаївна (Ukrainian)
DOB: 20 May 1971 POB: Crimea Address: Lisnevka, 83 Kievskaya str., apt. 67, Simferopol Justification: Deputy Chair of the Crimea Electoral Commission. In this capacity she participated in the organisation of the Russian presidential elections of 18 Mar 2018 in the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, and thereby actively supported and implemented policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 23 May 2018, amended on 26 Jun 2018
SSID: 175-38922 Name: Bezruchenko Natalya Ivanovna Spelling variant: a) Bezruchenko Natalia Ivanovna (Russian) b) БЕЗРУЧЕНКО Наталья Ивановна (Russian) c) Bezruchenko Nataliya Ivanivna (Ukrainian) d) БЕЗРУЧЕНКО Наталія Iванівна (Ukrainian)
DOB: 22 Aug 1979 POB: Simferopol, Crimea Address: Gresovskoe, 5-A, Kryzhizhanovskogo str., apt. 64, Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Justification: Secretary of the Crimea Electoral Commission. In this capacity she participated in the organisation of the Russian presidential elections of 18 Mar 2018 in the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, and thereby actively supported and implemented policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 23 May 2018, amended on 26 Jun 2018
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June 27, 2018: JCPOA General Licenses H & I revoked…
Revocation of JCPOA-Related General Licenses; Amendment of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations; Publication of Updated FAQs
6/27/2018The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has revoked Iran-related General Licenses H and I, which were issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).OFAC also amended the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 560 (ITSR), in order to narrow the scope of the general licenses authorizing the importation into the United States of, and dealings in, Iranian-origin carpets and foodstuffs, as well as related letters of credit and brokering services, to the wind down of such activities through August 6, 2018 and to issue two new general licenses authorizing the wind down, through August 6, 2018, of transactions previously authorized under General License I, and the wind down, through November 4, 2018, of transactions previously authorized under General License H. The amendment of the ITSR is effective today.OFAC has also updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 from its FAQs Regarding the Re-Imposition of Sanctions Pursuant to the May 8, 2018 NSPM Relating to the JCPOA.These actions are in furtherance of the President’s May 8, 2018 decision to withdraw from the JCPOA and to begin re-imposing the U.S. nuclear-related sanctions that were lifted to effectuate the JCPOA sanctions relief, following a wind-down period.Archival versions of General Licenses H and I will remain available on OFAC’s website to assist persons in determining which activities were not sanctionable or prohibited while those authorizations were in effect and how best to wind down such activity.
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June 28, 2018: OFAC publishes Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations
Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations
6/28/2018
Today, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is announcing the issuance of the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 583. These regulations implement the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and Executive Order 13818 of December 20, 2017 (“Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption”). The regulations will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register on Friday, June 29, 2018.
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June 26, 2018: EU, HMT add to Burma sanctions
On June 26th, Her Majesty’s Treasury implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/898 by adding the following persons:
AUNG Aung
Title: Brigadier General National Identification no: BC 23750 Position: Commander of the 33rd Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13686.
LWIN Thura San
Title: Brigadier General DOB: –/–/1957. Other Information: Brigadier General Thura San Lwin was the Commander of the Border Guard Police from October 2016 until early October 2017. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13692.
OO Than
Title: Brigadier General DOB: 12/10/1973. National Identification no: BC
25723 Position: Commander of the 99th Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13684.
OO Thant Zin
Position: Commander of the 8th Security Police Battalion. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13693.
SOE Khin Maung
Title: Major General Position: Commander of the 15th Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13689.
SOE Maung Maung
Title: Major General DOB: –/03/1964. National Identification no: Tatmadaw Kyee 19571 Other Information: Major General Maung Maung Soe was the Commander of the Western Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from October 2016 to 10 November 2017. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13682.
ZAW Aung Kyaw
Title: Lieutenant General DOB: 20/08/1961. Passport Details: Passport No: DM000826 Date of issue 22 November 2011 – Date of expiry 21 November 2021 National Identification no: BC 17444 Other Information: Lieutenant General Aung Kyaw Zaw was the Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations No.3 of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from August 2015 to the end of 2017. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13681.
to the Burma sanctions program, which are the first designations under the revived program.
And the EU issued the following press release the previous day:
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June 26, 2018: EU, HMT add to Venezuela sanctions
On June 26th, Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/899 by adding the following persons:
1. CHOURIO Jesus Rafael Suarez
DOB: 19/07/1962. Position: General Commander of the Bolivarian Army Other Information: Former Commander of Venezuela’s Comprehensive Defence Region of the Central Zone (REDI Central). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13683.
2. DALA Ivan Hernandez
DOB: 18/05/1966. Position: Head of Directorate-General of Military Counter- Intelligence Other Information: Head of the Directorate-General of Military Counter-Intelligence (DGCIM) since January 2014 and Head of the Presidential Guard since September 2015. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13685.
3. GOMEZ Delcy Eloina Rodriguez
DOB: 18/05/1969. Position: Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Other Information: Vice President of Venezuela, former President of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly and former member of the Presidential Commission for the illegitimate National Constituent Assembly. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13687.
4. HERNANDEZ Socorro Elizabeth Hernandez
DOB: 11/03/1952 Other Information: Member (Rector) of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and member of the National Electoral Board (JNE). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13695.
5. MADDAH Tareck Zaidan El-Aissami
DOB: 12/11/1974. Position: Vice President of Economy and Minister for National Industry and Production Other Information: Former Vice President of Venezuela with oversight of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13679.
6. MARCANO Sergio Jose Rivero
DOB: 08/11/1964. Position: Inspector General of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces Other Information: General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard until 16 January 2018. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13680.
7. MILANO Elias Jose Jaua
DOB: 16/12/1969. Position: Minister of Popular Power for Education Other Information: Minister of Popular Power for Education. Former President of the Presidential Commission for the illegitimate National Constituent Assembly. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13688.
8. PADRON Katherine Nayarith Harrington
DOB: 05/12/1971. Position: Deputy Prosecutor General (also translated as Deputy Attorney General) Other Information: Deputy Prosecutor General (also translated as Deputy Attorney General) since July 2017. Appointed Deputy Prosecutor General by the Supreme Court in violation of the Constitution, rather than by the National Assembly. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13694.
9. REYES Xavier Antonio Moreno
Position: Secretary-General of the National Electoral Council Other Information: Secretary-General of the National Electoral Council (CNE). Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13696.
10. ROSALES Freddy Alirio Bernal
DOB: 16/06/1962. Other Information: Head of the National Control Centre of the Committee for Local Supply and Production (CLAP) and Commissioner General of SEBIN. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13691.
11. RUZZA Sandra Oblitas
DOB: 07/06/1969. Position: Vice President of National Electoral Council Other Information: Vice President of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and President of the Commission of the Electoral and Civilian Register. Listed on: 26/06/2018 Last Updated: 26/06/2018 Group ID: 13690.
to the Venezuela sanctions program.
The EU issued the following press release the previous day:
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June 25, 2018: Canada adds 7 to Burma sanctions
Canada imposes further sanctions in response to ongoing crisis in Myanmar
June 25, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced targeted sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against seven additional Myanmar nationals involved in the military operations launched in Rakhine State in August 2017, which have led to the ongoing crisis.
These sanctions are imposed as a result of the significant role played by senior military officials in the brutal violence and persecution against the Rohingya communities in Myanmar, which has forced over 720,000 Rohingya to flee their homes.
Canada is committed to protecting the human rights of the Rohingya and all other ethnic groups in Myanmar. We will continue to work together with the international community, including the European Union.
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“Today, the European Union and Canada have announced sanctions against some of the key military leaders who were involved in atrocities and human rights violations in Rakhine State, including sexual and gender-based violence. Canada and the international community cannot be silent. This is ethnic cleansing. These are crimes against humanity.”
– Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
- In a coordinated effort to address Myanmar’s ongoing crisis, Canada and the European Union both announced sanctions today against the same seven Myanmar nationals involved in the military operations launched in Rakhine State in August 2017.
- On February 16, 2018, Canada imposed targeted sanctions against Major General Maung Maung Soe under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act.
- On December 13, 2007, the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations came into force in order to respond to the gravity of the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar, which threatened peace and security in the region.
- On May 23, 2018, based on recommendations highlighted in the final report of the Honourable Bob Rae, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, Canada unveiled its strategy to meet the needs of those displaced and most vulnerable.
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June 10, 2018: OFAC adds Al-Ashtar Brigades to terror sanctions
Earlier today, OFAC added the following entity:
AL-ASHTAR BRIGADES (a.k.a. SARAYA AL-ASHTAR; a.k.a. “AAB”), Bahrain; Iran; Iraq [FTO] [SDGT].
to its counter terrorism sanctions program.
And the State Department issued the following press release about it:
State Department Terrorist Designation of al-Ashtar Brigades (AAB)
Media Note
Office of the SpokespersonWashington, DCJuly 10, 2018
The Department of State has designated al-Ashtar Brigades (AAB) – an Iran-backed terrorist group in Bahrain – as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department has also designated AAB as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224. The Department also designated two AAB-affiliated individuals (Ahmad Hasan Yusuf and Alsayed Murtadha Majeed Ramadhan Alawi, AKA Mortada Majid Al-Sanadi) as SDGTs in March 2017.
Today’s designations seek to deny AAB the resources to plan and carry out terrorist attacks. Among other consequences, all of its property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with this organization. In addition, it is a crime to knowingly provide, or attempt or conspire to provide, material support or resources to the organization. These designations support a larger campaign to deter Iran’s malign behavior and stop its support for terrorists around the world.
In announcing these designations, Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan A. Sales emphasized that, “From Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf, Iran is using terrorist proxies to extend its malevolent influence and upend international peace and stability. Al-Ashtar is yet another in a long line of Iranian sponsored terrorists who kill on behalf of a corrupt regime. Today’s designation serves notice that the United States sees plainly what Iran is trying to do to Bahrain through its proxy, the terrorist group Al-Ashtar.”
Established in 2013, AAB is an Iran-backed terrorist organization aimed at overthrowing the Bahraini government. AAB has claimed responsibility for numerous terrorist attacks against police and security targets in Bahrain. In March 2014, AAB conducted a bomb attack that killed two local police officers and an officer from the United Arab Emirates. In January 2017, AAB shot and killed a local police officer. AAB has also called for violence against the Bahraini, British, Saudi Arabian, and U.S. governments on social media.
In January 2018, AAB formally adopted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) branding and reaffirmed its loyalty to Tehran to reflect its role in an Iranian network of state and non-state actors that operates against the United States and its allies in the region. Additionally, AAB members have received weapons and explosives from Iran, training at IRGC-funded camps in Iraq, and senior AAB members have taken refuge in Iran to evade prosecution by Bahraini authorities.
Today’s action notifies the U.S. public and the international community that AAB is a terrorist organization and has committed or poses a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism. Terrorism designations expose and isolate organizations and individuals, and deny them access to the U.S. financial system. Moreover, designations can assist the law enforcement activities of U.S. agencies and other governments. A list of State Department-designated FTOs and SDGTs is available here: http://www.state.gov/j/ct/list/index.htm.
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June 10, 2018: SECO modifies two DPRK listings
On Tuesday, Swiss authorities amended the following individual listing:
SSID: 150-3611 Name: Ri Hong-sop
DOB: 1940 Nationality: DPR Korea
Justification: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant. Other information: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, and Head of Nuclear Weapons Institute Modifications: Amended on 9 Jul 2018
and entity listing:
SSID: 150-33936 Name: Munitions Industry Department
Good quality a.k.a.: Military Supplies Industry Department Address: Pyongyang, DPR Korea
Justification: The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK’s missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK’s weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK’s ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBMICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID. Modifications: Listed on 4 Mar 2016, amended on 9 Jul 2018
both designated under the North Korea sanctions program.
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June 22, 2018: HK SFC AML/CTF Circular
Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities
Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorist Financing
United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Amendment) Regulation 2018
The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Amendment) Regulation 2018 (“the Amendment Regulation”), made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537) (“UNSO”), was published in the Gazette (L.N. 122 of 2018) on 22 June 2018 with immediate effect.
The Amendment Regulation implements sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK”) as imposed or expanded by the United Nations Security Council under Resolutions 2270, 2321, 2371, 2375 and 2397.
We would like to draw licensed corporations’ (“LCs”) and associated entities’ (“AEs”) attention to relevant sanctions imposed under the Amendment Regulation, which include among others:
- prohibition against the establishment and maintenance of offices by DPRK banks in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region without licence;
- prohibition against certain business activities of financial institutions in the DPRK or in connection with DPRK banks without licence;
- prohibition against the provision of financial support for trade with persons connected with the DPRK without licence; and
- prohibition against making available funds or other financial assets or economic resources to relevant persons or entities, or dealing with funds or other financial assets or economic resources of relevant persons or entities without licence.
The Amendment Regulation can be found on the Government’s website (https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182225/es220182225122.pdf).
Furthermore, LCs and AEs are reminded to refer to Chapter 6 of the Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (“AML Guideline”) which contains guidance on the appropriate measures that LCs and AEs should take to ensure compliance with the regulations made under the UNSO Note 1.
Should you have any queries regarding the contents of this circular, please contact Ms Kiki Wong on 2231 1569.
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Note 1 Under paragraph 6 of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Guideline issued by the Securities and Futures Commission for Associated Entities, AEs that are not authorized financial institutions are expected to have regard to the provisions of the AML Guideline as if they were themselves LCs.
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July 10, 2018: OSFI amends two DPRK listings
On Tuesday, Canadian officials amended the information for the following individual:
KPi.004 Name: 1: RI 2: HONG-SOP 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, and Head of Nuclear Weapons Institute DOB: 1940 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 (amended on 9 July 2018) Other information: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant.
and entity:
KPe.028 Name: MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT
A.k.a.: a) Military Supplies Industry Department b) MID F.k.a.: na Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 (amended on 9 July 2018) Other information: The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK’s missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK’s weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK’s ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.
designated under the United Nation’s North Korea sanctions program.
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July 11, 2018: SECO adds 11 to Venezuela sanctions
On Wednesday, Swiss authorities added the following persons to their sanctions program for Venezuela:
SSID: 290-39299 Name: Tareck Zaidan El-Aissami Maddah
DOB: 12 Nov 1974
Justification: Vice President of Economy and Minister for National Industry and Production. As the former Vice President of Venezuela with oversight of the direction of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) Maddah is responsible for the serious human rights violations carried out by the organisation, including arbitrary detention, politically motivated investigations, inhumane and degrading treatment, and torture. He is also responsible for supporting and implementing policies and activities which undermine democracy and the rule of law, including the prohibition of public demonstrations, and heading President Maduro’s “anti-coup command” which has targeted civil society and the democratic opposition. Other information: Vice President of Economy and Minister for National Industry and Production. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39305 Name: Sergio José Rivero Marcano
DOB: 8 Nov 1964
Justification: General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard until 16 January 2018. Involved in the 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, including the excessive use of force, and the arbitrary detention and abuse of civil society and opposition members. His actions and policies as General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard, including the Bolivarian National Guard assaulting members of the democratically elected National Assembly and intimidating journalists reporting on the fraudulent elections for the illegitimate Constituent Assembly, have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. Other information: Inspector General of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39311 Name: Jesús Rafael Suárez Chourio
DOB: 19 Jul 1962
Justification: General Commander of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Army and former Commander of Venezuela’s Comprehensive Defence Region of the Central Zone (REDI Central). Responsible for human rights violations by forces under his command, including the use of excessive force and the mistreatment of detainees. Has targeted the democratic opposition and supported the use of military courts to try civilian protestors. Other information: General Commander of the Bolivarian Army. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39317 Name: Iván Hernández Dala
DOB: 18 May 1966
Justification: Head of the Directorate-General of Military Counter-Intelligence (DGCIM) since January 2014 and Head of the Presidential Guard since September 2015. As Head of the DGCIM, Iván Hernández Dala is responsible for serious human rights violations and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition committed by members of the DGCIM under his command, including excessive use of force and the ill-treatment of detainees. Other information: Head of Directorate-General of Military Counter-Intelligence. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39323 Name: Delcy Eloina Rodríguez Gómez
DOB: 18 May 1969
Justification: Vice President of Venezuela, former President of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly and former member of the Presidential Commission for the illegitimate National Constituent Assembly. Her actions on the Presidential Commission and then as President of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela, including usurping the powers of the National Assembly and using them to target the opposition and prevent them taking part in the political process. Other information: Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39329 Name: Elías José Jaua Milano
DOB: 16 Dec 1969
Justification: Minister of Popular Power for Education. Former President of the Presidential Commission for the illegitimate National Constituent Assembly. Responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela through his role in leading the establishment of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly. Other information: Minister of Popular Power for Education. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39335 Name: Sandra Oblitas Ruzza
DOB: 7 Jun 1969
Justification: Vice President of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and President of the Commission of the Electoral and Civilian Register. Responsible for the CNE’s activities which have undermined democracy in Venezuela, including facilitating the establishment of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly and manipulation of the electoral process. Other information: Vice President of National Electoral Council. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39341 Name: Freddy Alirio Bernal Rosales
DOB: 16 Jun 1962
Justification: Head of the National Control Centre of the Committee for Local Supply and Production (CLAP) and Commissioner General of SEBIN. Responsible for undermining democracy through manipulation of CLAP programme distributions amongst voters. Additionally, as Commissioner General of SEBIN, he is responsible for SEBIN’s activities which include serious human rights violations such as arbitrary detention. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39346 Name: Katherine Nayarith Harrington Padrón
DOB: 5 Dec 1971
Justification: Deputy Prosecutor General (also translated as Deputy Attorney General) since July 2017. Appointed Deputy Prosecutor General by the Supreme Court in violation of the Constitution, rather than by the National Assembly. Responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela, including by initiating politically-motivated prosecutions and failing to investigate allegations of human rights violations by the Maduro regime. Other information: Deputy Prosecutor General (also translated as Deputy Attorney General). Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39352 Name: Socorro Elizabeth Hernández Hernández
DOB: 11 Mar 1952
Justification: Member (Rector) of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and member of the National Electoral Board (JNE). Responsible for the CNE’s activities which have undermined democracy in Venezuela, including facilitating the establishment of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly and manipulation of the electoral process in relation to a cancelled presidential recall election in 2016, postponement of gubernatorial elections in 2016, and the relocation of polling stations at short notice before gubernatorial elections in 2017. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
SSID: 290-39357 Name: Xavier Antonio Moreno Reyes
Justification: Secretary-General of the National Electoral Council (CNE). Responsible for approving CNE decisions which have undermined democracy in Venezuela, including facilitating the establishment of the illegitimate Constituent Assembly and manipulation of the electoral process. Other information: Secretary-General of the National Electoral Council. Modifications: Listed on 10 Jul 2018
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June 6, 2018: Suspicious Bank of Singapore Mobile App
Press Releases
Suspicious mobile application (Apps) related to Bank of Singapore Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank of Singapore Limited on suspicious Apps, which has been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website for ease of reference by members of the public.
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the Apps concerned or has conducted any financial transactions through the Apps should contact the bank concerned using the contact information provided in the press release, and report to the Police or contact the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
6 June 2018
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July 3, 2018: HK SFC AML/CTF Circular – Seminar Materials
Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities
Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorist Financing
Seminar Materials
The PowerPoint slides of the presentations (in both English and Chinese versions) that the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) staff made at the recent Seminars on Hong Kong’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report Note 1 have been posted on the SFC website Note 2 under the heading “Training materials – Presented by SFC staff”.
Licensed corporations and associated entities are encouraged to download the aforesaid presentation materials for reference and internal training as appropriate.
Should you have any queries regarding the contents of this circular, please contact Ms Kiki Wong on 2231 1569.
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Note 1 The seminars, referred to in our previous circular of 11 May 2018, were held on 12, 15 and 20 June 2018.
Note 2 The presentation materials can be found on SFC’s website (http://www.sfc.hk/web/EN/rule-book/anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorist-financing/other-publications-and-information-sources.html).
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June 28, 2018: Say bye-bye to OFAC’s Sudan sanctions program…
Removal of the Sudan Regulations and Amendment of the Terrorism List Government Sanctions Regulations
6/28/2018
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is removing from the Code of Federal Regulations the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations as a result of the revocation of certain provisions of one Executive Order and the entirety of another Executive Order on which the regulations were based. OFAC is also amending the Terrorism List Government Sanctions Regulations to incorporate a general license authorizing certain transactions related to exports of agricultural commodities, medicines, and medical devices, which has, until now, appeared only on OFAC’s website.
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July 10, 2018: HK SFC AML/CTF Circular
Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities
Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorist Financing
United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulation
Further to our circular issued on 24 May 2018, an updated list specifying “relevant persons and entities” under section 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulation (Cap. 537AE) (“DPRK Regulation”) Note 1 was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 10 July 2018. A relevant press release issued by the United Nations Security Council, reflecting the updates since the previous list was published in the Gazette (G.N. (E.) 26 of 2018), is attached in Attachment 1.
The aforesaid list can be found on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/doc/en/Policy_Responsibilities/Centre_1.pdf).
Licensed corporations (“LCs”) and associated entities (“AEs”) are reminded to refer to Chapter 6 of the Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (“AML Guideline”) which contains guidance on the appropriate measures that LCs and AEs should take to ensure compliance with the regulations made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap.537) Note 2. The Securities and Futures Commission expects all new designations to be screened by LCs and AEs against their client lists as soon as practicable whenever there are updates. LCs and AEs are also reminded to report any transactions or relationships they have or have had with any designated person or entity to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit.
Should you have any queries regarding the contents of this circular, please contact Ms Kiki Wong on 2231 1569.
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Note 1 The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Amendment) Regulation 2018, published in the Gazette (L.N. 122 of 2018) on 22 June 2018, substituted section 31 of the DPRK Regulation to provide that the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development may publish on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau a list of individuals and entities for the purposes of the definitions of “relevant person” and “relevant entity” in section 1 of the DPRK Regulation.
Note 2 Under paragraph 6 of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Guideline issued by the Securities and Futures Commission for Associated Entities, AEs that are not authorized financial institutions are expected to have regard to the provisions of the AML Guideline as if they were themselves LCs.
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