Mr. Sanctions

Category: Designations

  • December 18, 2025: OFAC adds to Iran, ICC sanctions, removes from Russia sanctions & an FSE designation removal

    From today’s Notice, the following additions and delistings were made:

    Iran-related Designations; International Criminal Court-related Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Foreign Sanctions Evaders Determination Removal; Issuance of Iran-related and International Criminal Court-related General Licenses

    Treasury Press Release:

    Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet

    State Press Release:

    Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel

    Additions:

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

    [ICC-EO14203]

    Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

    DAMDIN, Erdenebalsuren

    • Netherlands
    • DOB 07 Aug 1967
    • POB Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
    • nationality Mongolia
    • Gender Male
    • Diplomatic Passport D00004977 (Mongolia) expires 25 Dec 2027
    • Type (individual)

    LORDKIPANIDZE, Gocha

    • Netherlands
    • DOB 03 Feb 1964
    • POB Poti, Georgia
    • nationality Georgia
    • Gender Male
    • Diplomatic Passport 10DP04141 (Georgia) expires 18 Feb 2026
    • Type (individual)

    Supplemental Information:

    According to the State Department press release, Erdenebalsuren Damdin and Gocha Lordkipanidze are International Criminal Court (ICC) judges. They were designated for directly engaging in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals without Israel’s consent, including voting in favor of the ICC’s ruling against Israel’s appeal.

    [IRAN-EO13902]

    Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran

    SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

    AKAs: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim (Arabic: حاتم السعید فرید ابراهیم صقر)

    • Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB 14 Apr 1984
    • POB Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt
    • nationality Egypt
    • Gender Male
    • Passport A28342914 (Egypt) expires 14 Jul 2028
    • Identification Number 784198495048732 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Type (individual)

    ADONIS SHIPPING INC

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 05 Apr 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 6490991
    • Registration Number 125282 (Marshall Islands)

    AGAPE SHIPPING INC

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 13 Mar 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 6483853
    • Registration Number 124804 (Marshall Islands)

    ALEAH SHIPPING INC

    • Intershore Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
    • Organization Established Date 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 0115648

    ARIHANT SHIPPING INC.

    • Panama City, Panama
    • Organization Established Date 29 Nov 2019
    • Identification Number IMO 6137793
    • Folio Mercantil No. 155688452 (Panama)

    CONCORD SHIPPING INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 17 Sep 2021
    • Identification Number IMO 6255216
    • Registration Number 110904 (Marshall Islands)

    DARYA SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

    AKAs: DARYA SHIPPING PVT LTD

    • No. 421, 422, and 423, Fourth Floor, Vipul Plaza, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon 122011, India
    • Website www.daryashipping.in
    • Organization Established Date 16 Nov 2017
    • Identification Number IMO 6017001
    • Trade License No. U74999HR2017PTC071501 (India)
    • Company Number 98450007AWFB9BFC6A06 (India)

    EVEREST SEA NAVIGATION SA

    • 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
    • Organization Established Date 2023
    • Identification Number IMO 6452167

    GOLDEN GATE SHIP MANAGEMENT

    • Office No A-301, Mahavir Icon, CBD Belapur, Plot 89, Sector 15, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India
    • Organization Established Date 01 Oct 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 0029112
    • Company Number UDYAM-MH-33-0532049 (India)

    HEMERA LINES INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 07 Sep 2022
    • Identification Number IMO 6358714
    • Company Number 116070 (Marshall Islands)

    HIGH SEAS PETROLEUM LLC

    AKAs: HIGH SEAS PETROLEUM LLC (Arabic: هاي سیز للنفط ذ م م), PETROFLEET ENERGY TRADING LLC, PETROFLEET ENERGY TRADING LLC (Arabic: بيتروفلييت انيرجي للتجارة ذ م م)

    • Office 102, Al Zarooni Tower, Al-Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Office No 306, Al Mamzer, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date 15 Jul 2021
    • Identification Number IMO 6243669
    • License 968668 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11708243 (United Arab Emirates)Linked to: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

    J M A SHIPPING INC.

    • Panama City, Panama
    • Organization Established Date 27 Apr 2021
    • Identification Number IMO 6225751
    • Folio Mercantil No. 155705332 (Panama)

    KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

    • Suites D&E, 20th Floor, Global Plaza Tower, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
    • Organization Established Date 17 Jul 2008
    • Identification Number IMO 5409641
    • Registration Number 625159 (Panama)

    M K A SHIPPING INC

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 24 May 2022
    • Identification Number IMO 6323643
    • Registration Number 114584 (Marshall Islands)

    MARUTI SHIPPING INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 31 May 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 6506573
    • Registration Number 126286 (Marshall Islands)

    PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

    AKAs: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (Arabic: فينيكس لإدارة السفن م م ح)

    • Office No E-39F-09, (P1-ELOB), Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    • Website https://phoenixfze.com/
    • Organization Established Date 23 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number IMO 0226749
    • License 38883 (United Arab Emirates)

    QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

    • Office 604, Green Tower, Rigga Albuteen, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date 15 Feb 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 6479652
    • Commercial Registry Number 2226924 (United Arab Emirates)
    • License 1312327 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number 519528 (United Arab Emirates)

    RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

    AKAs: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC (Arabic: ريد سي لإدارة السفن ذ م م)

    • Office No 306, Parcel 133-251, Al Mamzar, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date 05 Dec 2023
    • Identification Number IMO 6454999
    • License 1272054 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number 503160 (United Arab Emirates)Linked to: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

    RUKBAT MARINE SERVICES CO

    • Unit 1905, Haware Infotech, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
    • Organization Established Date 2025
    • Identification Number IMO 0156125

    S M A SHIPPING INC.

    • Office 703, 6th Floor, Centennial Center, Panama City, Panama
    • Organization Established Date 29 Jan 2021
    • Identification Number IMO 6206261
    • Folio Mercantil No. 155701731 (Panama)

    SINOSTAR MARINE GROUP LIMITED

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date 19 Mar 2024
    • Identification Number IMO 0059859
    • Company Number 124911 (Marshall Islands)

    AETHER SAIL

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9277371
    • MMSI 511101256
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

    ARIHANT

    • Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9464156
    • MMSI 511100268
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: ARIHANT SHIPPING INC.

    AUROURA

    • Oil Products Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9262912
    • MMSI 352001225
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: GOLDEN GATE SHIP MANAGEMENT

    DIANA

    • Crude Oil Tanker Jamaica flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9255945
    • MMSI 339000161
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: ALEAH SHIPPING INC

    FLORA DOLCE

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Barbados flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9258595
    • MMSI 314001081
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: RUKBAT MARINE SERVICES CO

    FOSHAN

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2007
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404572
    • MMSI 352001366
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: SINOSTAR MARINE GROUP LIMITED

    GOLDEN EAGLE

    • Crude Oil Tanker Unknown flag
    • Former Vessel Flag Gambia
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9255684
    • MMSI 341313001
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: EVEREST SEA NAVIGATION SA

    HEMERA

    • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9263954
    • MMSI 511101408
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: HEMERA LINES INC.

    INTAN PREMIER

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9358802
    • MMSI 511101645
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

    J M A

    • Oil Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9246487
    • MMSI 518998202
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: J M A SHIPPING INC.

    KASSIA

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9409986
    • MMSI 352001708
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: ADONIS SHIPPING INC

    KHADIGA

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9321469
    • MMSI 511100904
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

    KURDOS

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9236731
    • MMSI 511101920
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

    KURDOS II

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9453729
    • MMSI 511101194
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

    KURDOS III

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9380570
    • MMSI 511101819
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

    M K A

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9269403
    • MMSI 518998516
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: M K A SHIPPING INC

    MAJESTY

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2012
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9430715
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: CONCORD SHIPPING INC.

    MARUTI

    • Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2010
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9546710
    • MMSI 518998458
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: MARUTI SHIPPING INC.

    NEBULA DRIFT

    • Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2002
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9233973
    • MMSI 511101749
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

    NOMIKI

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2002
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9242443
    • MMSI 352004062
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: AGAPE SHIPPING INC

    RAMYA

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Barbados flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9363182
    • MMSI 314001076
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: DARYA SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

    S M A

    • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Cook Islands flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9273002
    • MMSI 518100962
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: S M A SHIPPING INC.

    SEA CITRINE VI

    • Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9207273
    • MMSI 511101409
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

    SEA ROCK

    • Products Tanker
    • Former Vessel Flag Palau
    • Vessel Year of Build 1996
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9140451
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

    SEA WISE

    • Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9224570
    • MMSI 511100774
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

    SEAMULL

    • Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9204776
    • MMSI 511100317
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

    SKYLIGHT

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9330020
    • MMSI 511101102
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

    TIDAL RHYTHM

    • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9297101
    • MMSI 352004719
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

    VOYAGER HAVEN

    • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
    • Vessel Year of Build 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9271896
    • MMSI 352004496
    • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

    Supplemental Information:

    The Treasury Department has designated these entities and vessels as part of the Iranian “shadow fleet” used to evade sanctions and export Iranian petroleum and petroleum products. Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim Sakr, an Egyptian businessman, is identified as a key figure managing several of these companies (Red Sea Ship Management, High Seas Petroleum) which coordinate with the Iranian Ministry of Defense-associated front company Sahara Thunder. The designated vessels have been involved in transporting hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum products, including fuel oil, bitumen, naphtha, and condensate, often to end users in Asia.

    Delistings:

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

    [RUSSIA-EO14024]

    Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities Of The Government Of The Russian Federation

    VELES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Globe House, Floor No. 5, 23 Kennedy, Nicosia 1075, Cyprus; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 21 Sep 2005; Tax ID No. 10165706H (Cyprus); Identification Number M9DR4T.99999.SL.196 (Cyprus); Legal Entity Number 213800HFBG8GID98ID84; Registration Number C165706 (Cyprus) (Linked To: BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich).

    HADLERCO LIMITED, Marilena Building, Flat No 101, No 1, Prigkipissas Zinas Kanther 12, Nicosia 1065, Cyprus; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 11 Aug 2000; Tax ID No. 10113889S (Cyprus); Legal Entity Number 213800MRUA23SZCWPO15; Registration Number C113889 (Cyprus) (Linked To: BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich).

    BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich; a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitry), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

    BUGAENKO, Dmitry (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich; a.k.a. BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

    BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitry; a.k.a. BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

    DREMOVA, Evgenia, Finland; DOB 26 Aug 1977; nationality Finland; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Identification Number 260877 (Finland) (individual).

    HI-TECH KONEISTO INTERNATIONAL OY, Hirsalantie 11, Jorvas 02420, Finland; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 21 Jul 2021; V.A.T. Number FI32114731 (Finland); Identification Number 3211473-1 (Finland) (Linked To: DREMOVA, Evgenia).

    365 DAYS FREIGHT SERVICES FZCO, Warehouse No. F24, Dubai Airport Free Zone, PO Box 99083, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; License 1303 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11436269 (United Arab Emirates).

    ETASIS ELEKTRONIK TARTI ALETLERI VE SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (a.k.a. ETASIS A.S.), 2001 Cadde No 36, 75, Yil Mahallesi, Odunpazari 26250, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 7838098822 (Turkey); Registration Number 26355 (Turkey).

    ETASIS A.S. (a.k.a. ETASIS ELEKTRONIK TARTI ALETLERI VE SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI), 2001 Cadde No 36, 75, Yil Mahallesi, Odunpazari 26250, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 7838098822 (Turkey); Registration Number 26355 (Turkey).

    CPS PROSES KONTROL URUNLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, Carsi Yapi Sitesi G Blok, No: 10G/5 Sanayi Mahallesi, Kocaeli, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 22 Feb 2022; Tax ID No. 2150603096 (Turkey); Business Registration Number 32873 (Turkey).

    Foreign Sanctions Evaders List Update

    [FSE-IR]

    Foreign Sanctions Evaders (FSE) – Iran

    KAYAKIRAN, Evren, Turkey; DOB 08 Feb 1980; citizen Turkey; Gender Male; Passport U00242309 (Turkey) (individual).

    I will cover the General Licenses in a separate post (and work on the prompt so I don’t lose the formatting in the deletions section).

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  • December 18, 2025: OFSI adds 2 dozen to Russia sanctions

    As per the OFSI Notice, the following changes have been made to the Russian sanctions program:

    Additions

    Individuals

    ALIYEV, Chingiz

    • Group ID: 17265
    • Nationality: Azerbaijan
    • Address: Geneva, Switzerland
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3164. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that Chingiz ALIYEV is an involved individual under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is or has been involved in: obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia, through working as a director.
    • Supplemental Information: Chingiz Aliyev is an oil trader associated with entities involved in the trading of Russian crude oil.

    DOBRINOV, Sergei Viktorovich

    • Group ID: 17269
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3166.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that Sergei DOBRINOV is an involved person under the Russia (EU Exit) (Sanctions) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Sergei DOBRINOV is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia.
    • Supplemental Information: Sergei Dobrinov is a business associate linked to networks of oil trading companies facilitating the export of Russian energy products.

    LAKHANI, Murtaza Ali

    • Group ID: 17266
    • DOB: 08/03/1962
    • POB: Karachi, Pakistan
    • Nationality: (1) Pakistan (2) Canada
    • Address: London, United Kingdom
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3165. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that Murtaza Ali Lakhani, hereafter LAKHANI, is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because: LAKHANI is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia, by owning and/or controlling, directly or indirectly, Tejarinaft FZCO, Amur II – FZCO, and Fossil Trading FZCO, entities carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian energy sector.
    • Supplemental Information: Murtaza Lakhani is the founder and CEO of Mercantile & Maritime Group. He is a veteran oil trader who has historically acted as an intermediary for Rosneft, including facilitating oil deals and advising on Vostok Oil projects.

    MUMINOV, Rustam Rakhimdzhanovich

    • Group ID: 17280
    • Name (non-Latin script): Рустам Рахимджанович Муминов
    • DOB: 26/12/1953
    • POB: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    • Nationality: (1) Uzbekistan (2) Israel (3) Russia
    • National Identification Number: INN: 773600669995
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3176.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that Rustam Rakhimdzhanovich MUMINOV is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is or has been involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity.
    • Supplemental Information: Rustam Muminov is a businessman linked to supply chains supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex, specifically involving chemical components.

    PALEVICH, Andrej Anatolevich

    • Group ID: 17271
    • Name (non-Latin script): Андрей Анатольевич Палевич
    • National Identification Details: INN: 780500259160
    • Position: 100% Shareholder of LLC TEKSTIL-SERVIS
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3169. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that Andrej Anatolevich PALEVICH is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is, or has been, involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity.
    • Supplemental Information: Andrej Palevich controls LLC Tekstil-Servis, a company implicated in the supply of materials such as nitrocellulose to the Russian defence industry.

    Entities

    ALTRUM GROUP FZCO

    • Group ID: 17285
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3185.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that ALTRUM GROUP FZCO is an involved person under the Russia (EU Exit) (Sanctions) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: ALTRUM GROUP FZCO is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia.
    • Supplemental Information: Altrum Group FZCO is a UAE-based entity involved in logistics and trading networks facilitating Russian commodity exports.

    AMUR II FZCO

    • Group ID: 17267
    • a.k.a: AMUR TRADING – FZCO
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3183. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect AMUR II FZCO is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian energy sector.
    • Supplemental Information: Amur II FZCO is linked to Murtaza Lakhani and is part of the network used to transport and trade Russian oil.

    FARGONA KIMYO ZAVODI LLC

    • Group ID: 17272
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3170.
    • Supplemental Information: Fargona Kimyo Zavodi (Fergana Chemical Plant) is an Uzbekistan-based chemical manufacturer that produces cotton cellulose, a key ingredient for explosives and propellants.

    FOSSIL TRADING FZCO

    • Group ID: 17273
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3181.
    • Supplemental Information: Fossil Trading FZCO is a UAE-based trading vehicle owned or controlled by Murtaza Lakhani, used for dealing in Russian energy products.

    GELION BUSINESS TRADE MCHJ

    • Group ID: 17274
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3171.
    • Supplemental Information: Gelion Business Trade MCHJ is an Uzbekistan-based company involved in the supply chain of raw materials to Russia.

    GIMLI TRADE LLC-FZ

    • Group ID: 17282
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3177.
    • Supplemental Information: Gimli Trade LLC-FZ is a Dubai-based entity involved in the trade of goods restricted under sanctions regimes.

    KIFIKO LLC

    • Group ID: 17275
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3180.
    • Supplemental Information: Kifiko LLC is a Russian company involved in the wholesale of chemical products.

    LLC JV CHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL

    • Group ID: 17276
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3172.
    • Supplemental Information: LLC JV Chemistry International is involved in the chemical industry, specifically the supply of nitrocellulose.

    LLC NNK-OIL

    • Group ID: 17264
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3163.
    • Supplemental Information: LLC NNK-Oil (Nezavisimaya Neftegazovaya Kompaniya) is a Russian oil and gas company led by Eduard Khudainatov, often associated with Rosneft.

    LLC RUSNEFTEGAZ GROUP

    • Group ID: 17262
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3161.
    • Supplemental Information: LLC Rusneftegaz Group is a Russian energy company involved in oil and gas extraction.

    LLC TEKSTIL-SERVIS

    • Group ID: 17277
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3173.
    • Supplemental Information: LLC Tekstil-Servis is a Russian company designated for its role in supplying materials like cotton pulp to the defence sector.

    LLC VATA FACTORY 24

    • Group ID: 17278
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3174.
    • Supplemental Information: LLC Vata Factory 24 is a manufacturer of cotton wool and cellulose products, materials used in explosives manufacturing.

    MERCANTILE & MARITIME GROUP

    • Group ID: 17284
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3184.
    • Supplemental Information: Mercantile & Maritime Group is a Singapore and London-based oil and gas trading company founded by Murtaza Lakhani, involved in trading Russian crude oil.

    PJSC RUSSNEFT

    • Group ID: 17261
    • Name (non-Latin script): Публичное акционерное общество РуссНефть
    • Address: 69, Pyatnitskaya st., Moscow, Russia, 115054
    • Business Reg No: INN: 7717133960
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3160. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that PJSC RUSSNEFT is an involved entity under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because it is or has been involved in: obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia, through carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance, namely, the Russian energy sector.
    • Supplemental Information: PJSC RussNeft is one of the largest crude oil producers in Russia, previously controlled by the Gutseriev family.

    PJSC TATNEFT

    • Group ID: 17263
    • Name (non-Latin script): ПАО Татнефть
    • a.k.a: PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin
    • Address: 75, Lenin Street, Almetyevsk, Russia, 423 400
    • Business Reg No: INN: 1644003838
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3162. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 18/12/2025.
    • UK Statement of Reasons: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that PJSC TATNEFT is an involved entity under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because it is or has been involved in: obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia, through carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance, namely, the Russian energy sector.
    • Supplemental Information: PJSC Tatneft is the fifth-largest oil company in Russia, headquartered in Tatarstan, and operates the TANECO refinery complex and a tire manufacturing business.

    RAW MATERIALS CELLULOSE MCHJ

    • Group ID: 17279
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3175.
    • Supplemental Information: Raw Materials Cellulose MCHJ is an Uzbekistan-based entity involved in the export of cellulose products to Russia.

    REDWOOD GLOBAL SUPPLY FZ-LLC

    • Group ID: 17283
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3178.
    • Supplemental Information: Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is a UAE-based company involved in supply chains associated with restricted goods.

    SAPHIRA ENERGY FZE

    • Group ID: 17270
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3167.
    • Supplemental Information: Saphira Energy FZE is a UAE-based energy trading company.

    TEJARINAFT FZCO

    • Group ID: 17268
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): RUS3182.
    • Supplemental Information: Tejarinaft FZCO is a Dubai-based company owned or controlled by Murtaza Lakhani, involved in the trading of petroleum products.

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  • December 17, 2025: OFAC Designations

    I will post the other updates (the Russia-related General License updates and the updated FAQs) separately. But here are the designations from the OFAC Notice:

    Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General Licenses; Publication of Updated Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions

    Treasury Press Release:

    Secretary Bessent Orders Sanctions Against Violent Mexican Cartel

    Additions:

    [TCO]

    Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations

    CARTEL DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA

    AKAs: SANTA ROSA DE LIMA CARTEL, “CSRL”1

    • Address: Mexico
    • Organization Established Date: 2014
    • Target Type: Criminal Organization

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, the Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima (CSRL) is a Guanajuato-based criminal organization that derives the vast majority of its illicit revenue from industrial-scale fuel and oil theft (known as “huachicol”) from Mexico’s state-owned energy company, Pemex.2 The group engages in a violent conflict with the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) for control of the “Bermuda Triangle” region in Guanajuato, where critical pipelines and a refinery are located.3 CSRL steals fuel by bribing employees, tapping pipelines, and hijacking trucks, selling it on the black market or smuggling crude oil into the U.S. disguised as waste oil.4

    YEPEZ ORTIZ, Jose Antonio

    AKAs: “El Marro”

    • Address: Mexico
    • DOB: 23 Jul 1980
    • POB: Guanajuato, Mexico
    • Nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • C.U.R.P.: YEOA800723HGTPRN07 (Mexico)
    • Type: (individual)

    Linked to: CARTEL DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA

    Supplemental Information: Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, also known as “El Marro” (The Sledgehammer), is the leader of the Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima.5 Although he was arrested in August 2020 and is currently serving a 60-year sentence in Mexico, U.S. officials state he continues to orchestrate the cartel’s operations from prison by sending instructions through lawyers and family members.6

    Press Chart:

    20251217_csrl_cjng_fuel_theftDownload

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  • Another way to skin the cat: Canada reminds businesses of the recent Iranian designations

    Government of Canada announces new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations

    Further to Global Affair Canada’s news release, December 15, 2025, this message serves as a reminder that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) must report completed or attempted financial transactions to FINTRAC when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the transaction is related to a money laundering, terrorist financing or sanctions evasion offence.

    Additionally, businesses subject to the PCMLTFA must update their processes to include these newly listed entities, review any past transactions and consider the need to report to FINTRAC, as required.

    Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 4 Iranian senior officials who have been involved in gross and systematic human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) and have had a significant role in facilitating and directing repressive policies.

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  • December 17, 2025: OFSI modifies 4 sanctions programs

    Email notice from UK Government:

    Today, 17 December, the UK government has delisted the following 1 individual and 2 entities from the Syria sanctions regime, and one individual from the Syria sanctions regime and Iran Nuclear sanctions regime.

    Please note that these delistings remove duplicative designations. All four will remain listed under one of the following regimes: the Iran sanctions regime, the Iran Nuclear sanctions regime, or the Chemical Weapons sanctions regime. Therefore, there is no change in their status as designated persons.

    Delisting:

    Name:Old Unique ID (Delisted):OFSI Group ID:Unique ID:
     Hossein TAEB SYR008911788IRN0039
    Mohammad Ali JAFARI SYR0161 and INU0011 10638IRN0058
    ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CORPS – QODS FORCESYR0310  11241INU0082
    SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC)SYR0286  12426CHW0006

    However, this update shows a weakness of the OFSI notice format. None of the notices have revocation/delisting/removal sections; because each designated party is represented by one listing that doesn’t explicitly say which programs it’s listed under (like OFAC’s program tags), if a party is designated under two programs, and is removed from one, it appears in the OFSI Notices as an amended listed, not a revoked one.

    For example, the Syria Notice summary says:

    4. The following entries have been removed from the Syria regime, however they remain

    subject to an asset freeze under different regimes:

    Remaining subject to sanctions under the Iran regime:

    • Mohammad Ali JAFARI (Group ID: 10638)

    • Hossein TAEB (Group ID: 11788)

    1Remaining subject to sanctions under the Iran (Nuclear) regime:

    • ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC) QODS FORCE (Group ID: 11241)

    Remaining subject to sanctions under the Chemical Weapons regime:

    • SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC) (Group ID: 12426)

    But the Annex lists all four parties under an Amendments section. For example:

    SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC)

    a.k.a: (1) Center for Scientific Studies and Research (SSRC) (2) Center for Study and

    Research (CERS) (3) Centre de Recherche de Kaboun (4) Centre d’Etude et de Recherche

    Scientifique (CERS) (5) Scientific Research Council (SRC) (6) Scientific Studies and

    Research Council (7) Syrian Scientific Research Council (SSRC) Address: (1) P.O. Box

    31983, Barzeh. (2) Barzeh Street, PO Box 4470, Damascus, Syria. Other Information: (UK

    Sanctions List Ref): CHW0006 and SYR0286. Listed under the Chemical Weapons and

    Syria sanctions regimes. (UK Statement of Reasons): There are reasonable grounds to

    suspect that they are an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations

    2019 because they are or have been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the

    Assad regime, implementing, or connected to the repressive policies of that regime. In

    particular, carrying on prohibited activities related to chemical weapons in Syria. The

    Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) is the Syrian regime’s principal entity for

    the development of chemical weapons. The SSRC is responsible for the development

    and production of chemical weapons, as well as the missiles and artillery to deliver them,

    operating at a number of sites in Syria. (Phone number): Telephone: 6668114/5 Telefax:

    6620317 (Type of entity): Investment. Private (Subsidiaries): Bena Properties (subsidiary),

    Cham Holding Building, Daraa Highway, Ashrafiyat Sahnaya Rif Dimashq, Syria, P.O. Box

    59525. Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology. HISAT. National Standards

    & Calibration Laboratory. NSCL Listed on: 21/01/2019 UK Sanctions List Date

    Designated: 31/12/2020 Last Updated: 25/04/2025 17/12/2025 Group ID: 12426.

    Iran Notice

    Iran (Nuclear) Notice

    Chemical Weapons Notice

    Syria Notice

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  • December 16, 2025: OFAC updates one counter-terrorism designation

    From OFAC’s notice:

    Counter Terrorism Designation Update

    Treasury Press Release: Terrorist Designations of Clan del Golfo

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

    [SDNTK] Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 598 [FTO] Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 597 [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Executive Order 14059

    CLAN DEL GOLFO AKAs: BANDA CRIMINAL DE URABA, CLAN USUGA, GULF CLAN, LOS AUTODEFENSAS GAITANISTAS DE COLOMBIA, LOS URABENOS (Latin: LOS URABEÑOS)

    • Address: Colombia
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group
    • Target Type: Criminal Organization

    List of Changes: Field Name: Secondary sanctions risk Added: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

    Field Name: Organization Type Added: Transnational Terrorist Group

    Field Name: Target Type Added: Criminal Organization

    Supplemental Information: According to the U.S. Department of State, Clan del Golfo is a violent criminal organization based in Colombia with thousands of members. The group relies primarily on cocaine trafficking to fund its operations, which include terrorist attacks against public officials, law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the designation is part of a commitment to denying funding and resources to such transnational criminal organizations.

    Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel

    This video provides relevant background on the origins and leadership of Clan del Golfo, specifically focusing on its former leader “Otoniel,” which helps contextualize the group’s structure and history mentioned in the designation.

    “He’s an animal” – Part 1: Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel | Deep Dive: Exploring Organized C… – YouTube

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime · 1.2K views

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  • December 15, 2025: Canada adds 4 to Iran sanctions

    Today’s Backgrounder and news release , as well as a summarized version of Global Affairs Canada’s Iran sanctions page:

    Here is a summary of the new sanctions announced by the Canadian government, followed by an overview of Canada’s broader sanctions against Iran.

    New Sanctions Announced Against Iranian Officials

    Date: December 15, 2025

    The Canadian government, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, has announced new sanctions against four senior Iranian officials. These measures are a direct response to the Iranian government’s ongoing human rights abuses, specifically its violent crackdown on protests and the repression of its own citizens.

    The government cited the “gross and systematic” violation of human rights in Iran, noting that security forces—including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—have used lethal force to silence dissent. This marks the 20th round of sanctions Canada has imposed since October 2022 to pressure the Iranian regime.

    What do these sanctions do?

    The new rules impose a “dealings ban” on these four individuals. In simple terms:

    • Asset Freeze: Any money, property, or assets these individuals have in Canada are frozen.
    • Business Ban: People in Canada (and Canadians around the world) are forbidden from doing business with them, selling them goods, or providing them with financial services.
    • Travel Ban: These individuals are banned from entering Canada.

    Who is being sanctioned?

    The four individuals targeted are senior officials accused of directing repressive policies or managing abusive prison systems:

    1. Mohsen Karimi: A Brigadier General and the Commander of the Ruhollah Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
    2. Ahmad Kadem Seyedoshohada: A Brigadier General and the Commander of the Karbala Operational Base of the IRGC.
    3. Mustafa Mohebbi: The former Head of the State Prison Organization in Tehran Province.
    4. Hassan Akharian: The Head of Ward 5 and solitary confinement at the Rajaei Shahr Prison, a facility notorious for human rights abuses.

    Canada sanctions Related to Iran

    An overview of Canada’s restrictions on Iran.

    Canada maintains a strict set of rules (sanctions) regarding Iran to address two main concerns: Iran’s nuclear and weapons programs, and its human rights violations. These rules come from both the United Nations (UN) and Canada’s own domestic laws.

    1. Bans on Trade (Imports and Exports)

    Canada strictly forbids trading certain goods with Iran.

    • Nuclear & Weapons Tech: Companies cannot sell or send any technology, materials, or equipment that could be used for nuclear programs, ballistic missiles, or other weapons systems.
    • Military Gear: There is a complete ban on selling arms and military equipment to Iran.
    • Sensitive Goods: Canada has a specific list of goods (like certain chemicals or high-tech machinery) that cannot be exported to Iran because they might be used for military or nuclear purposes.

    2. Financial Restrictions

    • No Investing: Canadians are generally prohibited from investing in Iran’s nuclear industry.
    • No Financial Services: Canadian banks and financial institutions cannot provide services that would help Iran develop nuclear weapons or delivery systems.

    3. Targeted Sanctions on People and Companies

    Canada keeps a specific list of Iranian individuals and organizations known as “Designated Persons.”

    • Frozen Assets: Anyone on this list has their Canadian assets frozen.
    • No Deals: It is illegal for Canadians to buy from, sell to, or handle money for anyone on this list.
    • Recent “Snapback”: In late 2025, following a move by France, Germany, and the UK, the UN reimposed older, stricter sanctions (a mechanism called “snapback”) because Iran failed to meet its nuclear agreements. Canada has updated its own rules to match these stricter UN requirements.

    4. Exceptions

    There are minor exceptions for humanitarian reasons, such as sending food, medicine, or medical supplies to Iran, provided they don’t fall under the restricted categories.

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  • December 12, 2025: OFAC makes GLOMAG removals

    Global Magnitsky Designations Removals

    Specially Designated Nationals List Update

    The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

    [GLOMAG]

    Executive Order 13818 – Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations

    DE MORAES, Alexandre, Brazil; DOB 13 Dec 1968; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Male; Passport DC000887 (Brazil); National ID No. 142262109 (Brazil) (individual)

    LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA, Rua Campos Bicudo, 98, Floor 9, Suite 1, Room 3, Jardim Europa, Sao Paulo 04536-010, Brazil; Organization Established Date 01 Jun 2000; Organization Type: Activities of holding companies; Registration Number 03850784000135 (Brazil) (Linked To: DE MORAES, Alexandre)

    BARCI DE MORAES, Viviane (a.k.a. BARCI, Viviane), Brazil; DOB 16 Jan 1969; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Female; National ID No. 208841180 (Brazil); Diplomatic Passport DC000886 (Brazil) (individual) (Linked To: LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA)

    BARCI, Viviane (a.k.a. BARCI DE MORAES, Viviane), Brazil; DOB 16 Jan 1969; POB Sao Paulo, Brazil; nationality Brazil; Gender Female; National ID No. 208841180 (Brazil); Diplomatic Passport DC000886 (Brazil) (individual) (Linked To: LEX – INSTITUTO DE ESTUDOS JURIDICOS LTDA)

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  • December 12, 2025: OFSI adds 4 individuals to Sudan sanctions

    Based on the Additions to the OFSI Sudan sanctions regime (Notice Sudan 12/12/2025), the following parties have been added.

    Individuals

    GEDO HAMDAN AHMED

    • Group ID: 17259
    • Name (non-Latin script): جيدو حمدان أحمد
    • a.k.a: (1) ANUSHOK (non-Latin script: أنوشوك) (2) NASHUK, Abu (non-Latin script: أبو ناشوق) (3) NSHOUK, Abu
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: RSF Commander for the North Darfur section
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0024. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Gedo Hamdan Ahmed is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as the mass killings of civilians; ethnically targeted executions; sexual violence, including gang rape; abductions for ransom; widespread arbitrary detentions; and attacks on health facilities, medical staff and humanitarian workers.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Gedo Hamdan Ahmed, also known as “Abu Nashuk” or “Anushok,” is a prominent commander in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) operating in North Darfur. He has been identified as playing a central role in the RSF’s siege and bombardment of El Fasher, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement.

    ABDUL RAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO

    • Group ID: 17257
    • Name (non-Latin script): عبد الرحيم حمدان دقلو
    • DOB: 01/01/1972
    • a.k.a: (1) DAGALO, Abdel, Rahim, Hamdan (2) DAGALO, Abdelrahim, Hamdan (3) DAGALO, Abdelrahim (non-Latin script: Абдэльрахім Дагала) (4) DAGALO, Abdelrahim (non-Latin script: عبدالرحيم دقلو) (5) DAGALO Abdul, Rahim (6) MOUSA, Abdelrahim, Hamdan, Dagalo (7) MOUSA, Abdul, Rahim, Hamdan, Daglo (8) MUSA, Abdelrahim, Hamdan, Daglo
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Khartoum, Sudan
    • Position: (1) Lieutenant General of Rapid Support Forces (2) Deputy Leader of Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0022. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Abdul Rahim Hamdan Daglo is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, grave breaches such as the mass killings of civilians; ethnically targeted executions; sexual violence, including gang rape; abductions for ransoms widespread arbitrary detentions; and attacks on health facilities, medical staff and humanitarian workers.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), the leader of the RSF. As the Deputy Commander, he oversees the group’s logistics and financing. He was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in September 2023 for his leadership role in the RSF during the conflict and for members of his forces engaging in acts of violence and human rights abuses, including the massacre of civilians.

    AL-FATEH ABDULLAH IDRIS

    • Group ID: 17258
    • Title: Brigadier General
    • a.k.a: (1) ADAM, Eifateh, Abdullah, Idris (2) IDRIS, Eifateh, Abdullah (3) IDRIS, Fateh, Abdullah (4) LULU, Abu
    • Nationality: Sudan
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: Brigadier General of Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0023. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as violence against persons on the basis of their ethnicity or religious beliefs and the deliberate targeting of civilians.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Known by the alias “Abu Lulu,” Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris is an RSF Brigadier General who has gained notoriety for his alleged role in ordering summary executions. He has been linked to video evidence circulated on social media that appears to show RSF personnel under his command committing war crimes and targeting civilians based on their ethnicity.

    TIJANI IBRAHIM MOUSSA MOHAMED

    • Group ID: 17260
    • a.k.a: SALEM, Al Zeir
    • Address: Sudan
    • Position: Field Commander of the Rapid Support Forces
    • Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref): SUD0025. (UK Statement of Reasons): The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed (Al Zeir Salem) is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, such as the deliberate targeting of civilians in El Fasher.
    • Listed on: 12/12/2025
    • UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 12/12/2025
    • Last Updated: 12/12/2025
    • Supplemental Information: Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed, also known as “Al Zeir Salem,” is a field commander for the RSF who has been directly implicated in directing attacks against the civilian population in El Fasher, North Darfur. His designation is part of a coordinated effort to hold operational commanders accountable for atrocities committed during the siege of the city.

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  • December 12, 2025: Updates to Australia’s Consolidated List

    Notice of Changes to the Consolidated List – 12 December 2025

    DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 12 December 2025 pursuant to the below changes:

    • The addition of 43 persons and 78 entities for targeted financial sanctions and travel bans pursuant to Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Iran) Regulations 2025 commencing on 12 December 2025;
    • The removal of one person following receipt of the attached advice from the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolutions 1518 (2003) concerning Iraq and Kuwait; and
    • administrative updates to standardise and improve the presentation of data in the Consolidated List.

    The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded from the following page: Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    If you have any queries, please contact the Australian Sanctions Office atsanctions@dfat.gov.au.  

    Australian Sanctions Office

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    Australian Sanctions Office | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division

    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

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