On Monday, Swiss authorities added the following 2 persons: 

SSID: 200-38314 Name: Yousef Mohamed Mazen Ali

DOB: 17 May 1969 POB: Damascus Countryside, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018. Modifications: Listed on 7 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-38320 Name: Sara Imad Abdullah

DOB: 1968 POB: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Minister of Information. Appointed in January 2018. Modifications: Listed on 7 Mar 2018

to their Syrian sanctions program, and modified the following listings:

SSID: 200-11951 Name: Ali Abdullah Ayyub

Title: General DOB: 1952 POB: Lattakia, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdallah b) Ayyoub (Ayub, Ayoub, Ayob)

Justification: Minister of Defence. Appointed in January 2018. Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army, in post after May 2011. Former Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces. Person supporting the Assad regime and responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria. Other information: a) Position: Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Arab Army and Armed Forces since 18 Jul 2012 b) Rank: General in the Syrian Arab Army Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 7 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-11955 Name: Fahd Jasim al-Furayj

Title: Lt. General DOB: 1 Jan 1950 POB: Hama, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Fahid (Fahed) b) Jasem (Jassim, Jassem) c) Al-Freij

Justification: Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army. Deputy Commander in Chief of the Syrian Armed Forces.Former Minister of Defence. ResponsibleAs a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression and use of violence against the civilian population in Syriapopulation. Other information: a) Positions: Minister of Defence, Deputy Commander in Chief of the Syrian Armed Forces b) Rank: Lt. General Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 7 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-35205 Name: Al-Sharif Ammar

DOB: 26 Jun 1969 POB: Lattakia, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Al-Charif (Sharif, Charif, al Shareef, Sherif) b) Amar c) Medhat Nationality: Syrian Arab Republic Identification document: a) Passport No. 010312413, Syrian Arab Republic, Date of issue: 14 Jul 2015, Place of issue: Damascus-Centre, Syrian Arab Republic, Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 (Issue Number: 002-15-L093534) b) ID card No. 060-10276707, Syrian Arab Republic Justification: Leading Syrian businessman operating in Syria, active in the banking, insurance, and hospitality sectors. Founding partner of Byblos Bank Syria, major shareholder in Unlimited Hospitality Ltd, and board member of the Solidarity Alliance Insurance Company and the Al-Aqueelah Takaful Insurance Company. Modifications: Listed on 8 Nov 2016, amended on 7 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-35654 Name: Tourjman Mohammed Ramez

DOB: 1966 POB: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Tourjuman b) Mohamed (Muhammad, Mohammad)

Justification: a) Information MinisterFormer Minister of Information. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. b) Appointed in July 2016. Modifications: Listed on 9 Dec 2016, amended on 16 Jun 2017, 7 Mar 2018

SSID: 200-35703 Name: al-Hamu Ahmad

DOB: 1947 Good quality a.k.a.: al-Hamo

Justification: a) Former Minister of Industry. As a former Government Minister shares responsibility for Industrythe regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. b) Appointed in July 2016. Modifications: Listed on 9 Dec 2016, amended on 16 Jun 2017, 7 Mar 2018

Links:

FINMA Notice

Data files of updates – PDF, XML

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PRESS

Note: the email notice contains a link to “Read more” which is a broken link.

UPDATE: The EU has since sent out a second email saying that this was published in error… so ignore all the stuff you just read…

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The European Union said that the Syrian sanctions press release was sent in error – no wonder the link at the bottom broke…

Never mind…

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It got re-issued on Monday…

Use of chemical weapons in Syria: EU adds 4 persons to sanctions list

On 19 March 2018, the Council added 4 persons to the list of those targeted by EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime. The EU added these 4 persons for their role in the development and use of chemical weapons against the civilian population, in line with the EU’s policy to fight the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

These persons include a high-ranking military official and 3 scientists working at the Scientific Studies and Research Centre, the government entity responsible for developing and producing non-conventional weapons, including chemical weapons, and the missiles to deliver them. This entity is under EU restrictive measures since 1 December 2011.

The EU already imposed restrictive measures on Syrian persons specifically for their role in the development and use of chemical weapons on 17 July 2017.

Today’s decision brings to 261 persons the total number of persons targeted by a travel ban and an assets freeze for being responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, benefiting from or supporting the regime, and/or being associated with such persons.

In addition, 67 entities are targeted by an assets freeze. More broadly, sanctions currently in place against Syria include an oil embargo, restrictions on certain investments, a freeze of the assets of the Syrian central bank held in the EU, export restrictions on equipment and technology that might be used for internal repression as well as on equipment and technology for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications. These measures were last extended on 29 May 2017 and are in place until 1 June 2018.

The EU remains committed to finding a lasting political solution to the conflict in Syria under the existing UN-agreed framework. As stated in the EU strategy on Syria adopted in April 2017, the EU believes that there can be no military solution to the conflict and strongly supports the work of the UN Special Envoy and the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva.

The legal acts adopted by the Council, including the names of the persons concerned, are published in the Official Journal of 19 March 2018.

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

1. AJEEB Yusuf

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

2. FADHLUN Zuhair

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

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

3. SULAIMAN Maher

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

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

4. TOHME Salam

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

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

Links:

HMT Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/420

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On Tuesday, Swiss authorities added the following persons: 

SSID: 200-38622 Name: Ajeeb Yusuf

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

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

SSID: 200-38633 Name: Sulaiman Maher

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

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

SSID: 200-38644 Name: Tohme Salam

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

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

SSID: 200-38654 Name: Fadhlun Zuhair

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

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

to the sanctions imposed on Syria.

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Today, OFAC added the following persons: 

AKIMOV, Andrey Igorevich, Russia; DOB 1953; POB Leningrad, Russia; Gender Male; Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

BOGDANOV, Vladimir Leonidovich, Russia; DOB 28 May 1951; POB Suyerka, Uporovsky District, Tyumen Region, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13662]. 

 

DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich, Moscow, Russia; 64 Severnaya Street, Oktyabrsky, Khutor, Ust-Labinsky District, Krasnodar Territory 352332, Russia; 5, Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London SW1X 8PH, United Kingdom; DOB 02 Jan 1968; POB Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Russia; citizen Russia; alt. citizen Cyprus; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662]. 

 

DYUMIN, Alexey Gennadyevich (a.k.a. DYUMIN, Alexei), Russia; DOB 28 Aug 1972; POB Kursk, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

FRADKOV, Mikhail Efimovich (Cyrillic: ФРАДКОВ, Михаил Ефимович), Russia; DOB 01 Sep 1950; POB Kurumoch, Kuibyshev Region, Russia; Gender Male; Director of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

FURSENKO, Sergei (a.k.a. FURSENKO, Sergey; a.k.a. FURSENKO, Sergey Aleksandrovich); DOB 11 Mar 1954; POB Saint-Petersburg (F.K.A. Leningrad), Russian Federation; citizen Russia; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

GOVORUN, Oleg, Russia; DOB 15 Jan 1969; POB Bratsk, Irkutsk Region, Russia; Gender Male; Head of the Presidential Directorate for Social and Economic Cooperation with the Commonwealth of Independent States Member Countries, the Republic of Abkhazia, and the Republic of South Ossetia (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

KERIMOV, Suleiman Abusaidovich (Cyrillic: КЕРИМОВ, Сулейман Абусаидович) (a.k.a. KERIMOV, Suleyman), Moscow, Russia; Antibes, France; DOB 12 Mar 1966; POB Derbent, Republic of Dagestan, Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

KOLOKOLTSEV, Vladimir Alexandrovich, Russia; DOB 11 May 1961; POB Nizhny Lomov, Penza Region, Russia; Gender Male; Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, General of the Police of the Russian Federation (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

KOSACHEV, Konstantin, Russia; DOB 17 Sep 1962; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; Gender Male; Chairperson of the Council of the Federation Committee on Foreign Affairs (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

KOSTIN, Andrey Leonidovich, Moscow, Russia; DOB 21 Sep 1956; POB Moscow, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

MILLER, Alexey Borisovich, Moscow, Russia; DOB 31 Jan 1962; POB Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

PATRUSHEV, Nikolai Platonovich, Russia; DOB 11 Jul 1951; POB Leningrad, Russian Federation; nationality Russia; Gender Male; Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

REZNIK, Vladislav Matusovich, Moscow, Russia; DOB 17 May 1954; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

ROTENBERG, Igor Arkadyevich (a.k.a. ROTENBERG, Igor Arkadevich); DOB 09 May 1973; POB Leningrad, Russia; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13662]. 

 

SHAMALOV, Kirill Nikolaevich; DOB 22 Mar 1982; POB Leningrad, Russia; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13662]. 

 

SHKOLOV, Evgeniy Mikhailovich, Russia; DOB 31 Aug 1955; POB Dresden, Germany; nationality Russia; Gender Male; Aide to the President of the Russian Federation (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

SKOCH, Andrei Vladimirovich (a.k.a. SKOCH, Andrey), Russia; DOB 30 Jan 1966; POB Nikolsky (Moscow), Russia; Gender Male; Deputy of State Duma (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

TORSHIN, Alexander Porfiryevich, Moscow, Russia; DOB 27 Nov 1953; POB Mitoga village, Ust-Bolsheretsky district, Kamchatka region, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

USTINOV, Vladimir Vasilyevich, Russia; DOB 25 Feb 1953; POB Nikolayevsk-on-Amur, Russian Federation; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

VALIULIN, Timur Samirovich, Russia; DOB 20 Dec 1962; POB Krasnozavodsk, Zagorsk District, Moscow Region, Russia; Gender Male; Chief of the General Administration for Combating Extremism of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

VEKSELBERG, Viktor Feliksovich, Russia; DOB 14 Apr 1957; POB Drogobych, Lviv region, Ukraine; Gender Male (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13662]. 

 

ZHAROV, Alexander Alexandrovich (a.k.a. ZHAROV, Aleksandr), Russia; DOB 11 Aug 1964; POB Chelyabinsk, Russia; Gender Male; Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661]. 

 

ZOLOTOV, Viktor Vasiliyevich, Russia; DOB 27 Jan 1954; POB Ryazanskaya oblast, Russia; nationality Russia; Gender Male; Director of the Federal Service of National Guard Troops and Commander of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation (individual) [UKRAINE-EO13661].

and entities: 

AGROHOLDING KUBAN (a.k.a. KUBAN AGRO; a.k.a. KUBAN AGROHOLDING), 77 Mira St., Ust-Labinsk, Krasnodar Territory 352330, Russia; 1 Montazhnaya St., Ust-Labinsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia; 116 Mira St., Ust-Labinsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia; 1 G. Konshinykh St., Krasnodar Territory, Russia; 2 Rabochaya St., Ust-Labinsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich; Linked To: BASIC ELEMENT LIMITED). 

 

BASIC ELEMENT LIMITED (a.k.a. BAZOVY ELEMENT), Esplanade 44, Saint Helier JE4 9WG, Jersey; 30 Rochdelskaya Street, Moscow 123022, Russia; Registration ID 84039 [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich). 

 

B-FINANCE LTD, Vanterpool Plaza, 2nd Floor, Wickhams Cay, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich). 

 

EN+ GROUP PLC, Esplanade 44, Saint Helier JE4 9WG, Jersey; 8 Cleveland Row, London SW1A 1DH, United Kingdom; 1 Vasilisy Kozhinoy St., Moscow 121096, Russia; Registration ID 91061 [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich). 

 

GAZ GROUP, 88 Lenin Avenue, Nizhny Novgorod 603950, Russia; 15/1 Rochdelskaya Str., Moscow 123022, Russia [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich; Linked To: RUSSIAN MACHINES). 

 

GAZPROM BURENIE, OOO (f.k.a. BUROVAYA KOMPANIYA OAO GAZPROM, DOCHERNEE OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTYU; a.k.a. GAZPROM BURENIYE LLC; a.k.a. GAZPROM DRILLING; a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY GAZPROM BURENIYE; a.k.a. OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTYU GAZPROM BURENIE), 12A, ul. Nametkina, Moscow 117420, Russia; Website http://www.burgaz.ru; Email Address mail@burgaz.gazprom.ru; Registration ID 1028900620319; Tax ID No. 5003026493; Government Gazette Number 00156251 [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: ROTENBERG, Igor Arkadyevich). 

 

JSC EUROSIBENERGO, 165 Chkalova Street, Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai 663091, Russia; 1 Vasilisy Kozhinoy Street, Moscow 121096, Russia; Registration ID 5087746073817; Tax ID No. 7706697347; Identification Number 88303955 [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich; Linked To: EN+ GROUP PLC). 

 

LADOGA MENEDZHMENT, OOO (a.k.a. OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTYU LADOGA MENEDZHMENT; a.k.a. OOO LADOGA MANAGEMENT), 10, naberezhnaya Presnenskaya, Moscow 123317, Russia; Registration ID 1147748143971; Tax ID No. 7729442761; Government Gazette Number 29437172 [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: SHAMALOV, Kirill Nikolaevich). 

 

NPV ENGINEERING OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY (a.k.a. AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO ENPIVI INZHINIRING; a.k.a. AO ENPIVI INZHINIRING; a.k.a. ENPIVI INZHINIRING, AO; a.k.a. NPV ENGINEERING JOINT STOCK COMPANY; a.k.a. OJSC NPV ENGINEERING), 5, per. Strochenovski B., Moscow 115054, Russia; PER. Strochenovskii B D.5, Moscow 115054, Russia; Website http://www.npve.narod.ru; Email Address npw@npv.su; Registration ID 106774653683; Tax ID No. 7707587805; Government Gazette Number 95533058 [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: ROTENBERG, Igor Arkadyevich). 

 

RENOVA GROUP (a.k.a. JOINT-STOCK COMPANY RENOVA GROUP OF COMPANIES; a.k.a. JSC RENOVA GROUP OF COMPANIES), V, 28 Balaklavskiy Prospekt, Moscow 117452, Russia; 40, Malaya Ordynka, Moscow 115184, Russia; Registration ID 1047796880548; Tax ID No. 7727526670; Government Gazette Number 772701001 [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: VEKSELBERG, Viktor Feliksovich). 

 

ROSOBORONEKSPORT OAO (a.k.a. OJSC ROSOBORONEXPORT; a.k.a. ROSOBORONEKSPORT OJSC; a.k.a. ROSOBORONEXPORT; a.k.a. ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC; a.k.a. RUSSIAN DEFENSE EXPORT ROSOBORONEXPORT), 27 Stromynka ul., Moscow 107076, Russia; Website http://www.roe.ru; Executive Order 13662 Directive Determination – Subject to Directive 3; Registration ID 1117746521452; Tax ID No. 7718852163; Government Gazette Number 56467052; For more information on directives, please visit the following link: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/ukraine.aspx#directives [SYRIA] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: ROSTEC). 

 

RUSSIAN MACHINES (a.k.a. RUSSKIE MASHINY), Ul. Rochdelskaya 15, 8, Moscow 123022, Russia; Registration ID 1112373000596; Tax ID No. 2373000582; Identification Number 37100386 [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: DERIPASKA, Oleg Vladimirovich; Linked To: BASIC ELEMENT LIMITED). 

 

UNITED COMPANY RUSAL PLC, 44 Esplanade, St. Helier JE4 9WG, Jersey; 1 Vasilisy Kozhinoy Str., Moscow 121096, Russia; 11/F Central Twr., 28 Queen’s Rd. C, Central District, Hong Kong; Registration ID 94939; Company Number F-17314 (Hong Kong); Business Number 51566843 (Hong Kong) [UKRAINE-EO13661] [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: EN+ GROUP PLC).

to the SDN List for the Ukraine/Russia-related sanctions program. Additionally, the following Sectoral Sanctions Identification (SSI)( List listing was updated to add the Syria sanctions program:

Two new Ukraine/Russia General Licenses were added. General License 12 allows wind-down operationf for current contractual obligations, while #13 gives a 1-month window to divest current securities holdings of 3 of the listed entities.

Two new sets of FAQs were issued – 1 related to today’s changes, and 1 related to CAATSA. I will publish those separately.

The same release also added the following 2 persons to the counter narcotics sanctions program:

LEONE MARTINEZ, Miguel Jose (a.k.a. LEONE, Miguel), Severo Diaz 38, Col. Ladron de Guevara, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44600, Mexico; DOB 16 May 1980; citizen Italy; alt. citizen Venezuela; Website http://www.miguelleone.com; Gender Male; Passport YA1867648 (Italy) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: LOS CUINIS). 

 

PEREZ ALVEAR, Jesus (a.k.a. “Chucho Perez”), Guerrero, Mexico; DOB 12 Nov 1984; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. PEAJ-841112-UD1 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. PEAJ841112HDFRLS06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION; Linked To: LOS CUINIS; Linked To: GALLISTICA DIAMANTE). 

As well as this entity: 

GALLISTICA DIAMANTE (a.k.a. GALLISTICA DIAMANTE S.A. DE C.V.; a.k.a. TICKET PREMIER), Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico; Quinta Los Pirules Num. Ext. 182, Quinta Los Naranjos, Leon, Guanajuato 37210, Mexico; Website http://www.ticketpremier.mx [SDNTK]. 

and an entity was added to the Syrian sanctions (as well as the two ROSOBORONEKSPORT OAO listings above):

RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (a.k.a. AO RFK-BANK; a.k.a. BANK ROSSISKAYA FINANSOVAYA KORPORATSIYA AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO; a.k.a. RFC-BANK; a.k.a. RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION BANK JSC), St. George’s Lane, D. 1, p. 1, Moscow 125009, Russia; d. 1 korp, 1 per. Georgievski, Moscow 125009, Russia; SWIFT/BIC RFCBRUMM; alt. SWIFT/BIC 044525257 [SYRIA]. 

Now, a question: why list ROSOBORONEKSPORT on both SSI and SDN lists? Isn’t dealing in the secondary bond market (the primary is clearly verboten) providing benefit to the company?

Second question: why bother adding the Syria tag to the SSI listing? There are no securities restrictions related to the Syrian program. What value does that add? Hmmm???

Links:

OFAC Notice

General License 12

General License 13

FAQs – related to April 6th action, CAATSA-related

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Last Wednesday, OFAC added the following person: 

BARAKAT, Nasif (a.k.a. ABOUTARIF, Nassif; a.k.a. BARAKAT AL FAHILIH, Nasif Jarjis; a.k.a. BARAKAT ALVAHILH, Nasif Gergers; a.k.a. BARAKAT, Nassif; a.k.a. BARKAT, Nasif; a.k.a. BARKAT, Nassif; a.k.a. TARIF, Abu), Fahel, Syria; Germana, Damascus, Syria; Al-Qassaa, Damascus, Syria; Al Fuhaylah, Homs, Syria; DOB 20 Jun 1971; alt. DOB 30 Nov 1970; citizen Syria; Gender Male; National ID No. 04010136281 (Syria) (individual) [TCO] (Linked To: BARAKAT TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION).  

and entity: 

BARAKAT TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION (a.k.a. NASIF BARAKAT ALIEN SMUGGLING ORGANIZATION), Syria; Lebanon; United Arab Emirates; Turkey; Brazil; Colombia; Guatemala; Venezuela; Panama; Mexico [TCO].  

to the SDN List under the Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) sanctions program. 

In addition, the following administratice amendments were made to a Syrian sanctions listing:

RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (a.k.a. AO RFK-BANK; a.k.a. BANK ROSSISKAYA FINANSOVAYA KORPORATSIYA AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO; a.k.a. RFC-BANK; a.k.a. RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION BANK JSC), St. George’s Lane, D. 1, p. 1, Moscow 125009, Russia; d. 1 korp, 1 per. Georgievski, Moscow 125009, Russia; SWIFT/BIC RFCBRUMM; alt. SWIFT/BIC 044525257 [SYRIA]. -to- RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (a.k.a. AO RFK-BANK; a.k.a. BANK ROSSISKAYA FINANSOVAYA KORPORATSIYA AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO; a.k.a. RFC-BANK; a.k.a. RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION BANK JSC), St. George’s Lane, D. 1, p. 1, Moscow 125009, Russia; d. 1 korp, 1 per. Georgievski, Moscow 125009, Russia; SWIFT/BIC RFCBRUMM; BIK (RU) 044525257 [SYRIA].

And Treasury issued the following press release:

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Syria: EU extends sanctions against the regime by one year

On 28 May 2018, the Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime until 1 June 2019. Given the ongoing repression of the civilian population, the EU decided to maintain its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters, in line with the EU strategy on Syria.

The Council also updated the information relating to certain persons and entities on the list and removed two deceased persons from the list. It now includes 259 persons and 67 entities targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze. The persons added most recently were included for their role in the use of chemical weapons, as was the case for the 4 persons added to the sanctions list on 19 March 2018.

More broadly, sanctions currently in place against Syria include an oil embargo, restrictions on certain investments, a freeze of the assets of the Syrian central bank held in the EU, export restrictions on equipment and technology that might be used for internal repression as well as on equipment and technology for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications.

The EU remains committed to finding a lasting and credible political solution to the conflict in Syria as defined in the UN Security Council resolution 2254 and in the 2012 Geneva Communiqué. As stated in the EU strategy on Syria adopted in April 2017, and reaffirmed in the Council conclusion of 16 April 2018 the EU believes that there can be no military solution to the conflict and strongly supports the work of the UN Special Envoy and the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva.

The legal acts adopted by the Council will be published in the Official Journal of 29 May 2018.

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On Wednesday, Swiss authorities added the following person: 

SSID: 200-39035 Name: Bassam Sabbagh

DOB: 24 Aug 1959 POB: Damascus Good quality a.k.a.: Al Sabbagh Address: Kasaa, Anwar al Attar Street, al Midani building, Damascus Identification document: Passport No. 004326765, Syrian Arab Republic, Date of issue: 2 Nov 2008 (valid until November 2014) Justification: Legal and financial adviser and manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf and Khaldoun Makhlouf. Involved with Bashar al-Assad in funding a real estate project in Latakia. Provides financial support for the regime. Relation: Manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf (SSID 200-11672) Modifications: Listed on 12 Jun 2018

 and removed the following persons: 

SSID: 200-11757 Name: Dawud Rajiha

Justification: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces responsible for the military involvement in violence against peaceful protesters. Died in the 18 Jul 2012 bombing. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, de-listed on 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11871 Name: Hassan Bin-Ali Al-Turkmani

DOB: 1935 POB: Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Deputy Vice Minister, former Minister for Defence, Special Envoy of President Bashar Al-Assad. He is reported to have died in the bombing of 18 July 2012. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, de-listed on 12 Jun 2018

From their Syria sanctions program. Additionally, SECO amended the following persons: 

SSID: 200-11668 Name: Amjad Al-AbbasAbbas

Good quality a.k.a.: Al-Abbas

Justification: Head of Political Security in Banyas, involved in violence against demonstrators in Baida. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11672 Name: Rami Makhlouf

DOB: 10 Jul 1969 POB: Damascus Syrian Arab Republic Identification document: Passport No. 454224000098044, Syrian Arab Republic (issue number: 002-03-0015187) Justification: a) Leading businessman operating in Syria with interests in the telecommunications, financial services, transport and property sectors; he has financial interest in and/or holds senior and executive positions in Syriatel, the leading mobile telephone operator in Syria, the investment funds Al Mashreq, Bena Properties and Cham Holding. b) He furnishes financing and support to the Syrian regime, through his business interests. c) He is an influential member of the Makhlouf family and closely connected to the Assad family; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad. Relation: a) Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614) b) Son of Mohammed Makhlouf (SSID 200-11828) c) Has financial interest and/or holds senior and executive position in Al Mashreq Investment Fund (AMIF) (SSID 200-12346) d) Has financial interest and/or holds senior and executive position in Bena Properties (SSID 200-12342) e) Has financial interest and/or holds senior and executive position in Cham Holding (SSID 200-12406) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 10 Jun 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11679 Name: Abd Al-Fatah Qudsiyah

DOB: 1953 POB: Hama Syrian Arab Republic Identification document: Diplomatic passport No. D0005788, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: a) HeadOfficer of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI); involvedthe rank of Major General in violence against the civilian populationSyrian Armed Forces in post after May 2011. b) Deputy Director of the National Security Bureau of the Ba’ath Party. Former Head of Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate. Involved in violent repression of the civilian population in Syria. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11705 Name: Munzir Jamil Al-Assad

DOB: 1 Mar 1961 POB: Kerdaha, Latakia Province Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: Mundhir (Monzer) Identification document: a) Passport No. 842781, Syrian Arab Republic b) Passport No. 86449, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Involved in violence against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11745 Name: Iyad Makhlouf

DOB: 21 Jan 1973 POB: Damascus Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: Eyad Identification document: Passport No. N001820740, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: a) BrotherMember of Ramithe Makhlouf family; son of Mohammed Makhlouf, brother of Hafez and GID Officer involved in violence against the civilian populationRami and brother of Ihab Makhlouf; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad. b) Member of the Syrian security and intelligence services in post after May 2011. c) An officer in the GID involved in violence against the civilian population in Syria. Relation: a) Brother of Rami Makhlouf (SSID 200-11672) b) Brother of Hafiz Makhlouf (SSID 200-11652) c) Brother of Ihab Makhlouf (SSID 200-11761) d) Son of Mohammed Makhlouf (SSID 200-11828) e) Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11770 Name: Zoulhima Chaliche

DOB: a) 1951 b) 1946 c) 1956 POB: Kerdaha Good quality a.k.a.: a) Dhu al-Himma (Zu al- Himma) b) Shalish (Shaleesh)

Justification: a) HeadOfficer of presidential security; involvedthe Syrian security and intelligence services in violence against demonstrators; first cousinpost after May 2011; Former Head of President Bashar Al-AssadPresidential Security. b) Member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of Major General in post after May 2011. c) Involved in violence against demonstrators. d) Member of the Assad family: cousin of President Bashar Al- Assad. Relation: Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11795 Name: Qasem Soleimani

Title: Major General DOB: 11 Mar 1957 POB: Qom, Iran Good quality a.k.a.: a) Qasim (Qasem, Kasim, Qassem) b) Soleimany (Soleimani, Sulaimani, Sulaymani) c) Haj (Haji) d) Sarder Soleimani Identification document: Passport No. 008827, Iran

Justification: Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC-Qods, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria. Relation: Commander of IRGC Qods Force (SSID 200-12378) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11799 Name: Hossein Taeb

DOB: 1963 POB: Tehran, Iran Good quality a.k.a.: a) Hassan (Hosein, Hussayn, Hossein, Hussayn) b) Ta’eb c) Hojjatoleslam

Justification: Deputy Commander for Intelligence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria. Relation: Deputy Commander for IRGC Qods Force (SSID 200-12378) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11857 Name: Nizar Al-AssadAl-Asaad

Good quality a.k.a.: Asaad

Justification: a) Very close to key Government officials. Financing Shabiha in the region of Latakiagovernment officials. b) Financing Shabiha in the region of Latakia. Relation: Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614) Other information: Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad; previously head of the ‘Nizar Oilfield Supplies’ company. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11862 Name: Rafiq Shahadah

Title: Brigadier-GeneralMajor General DOB: 1956 POB: Jablah, Latakia Province, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Rafeeq b) Shahada (Shahade, Shahadeh, Chahade, Chahadeh, Chahada)

Justification: Member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of Major General in post after May 2011. Former Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch 293 (Internal Affairs) in Damascus. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Damascus. Advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad for strategic questions and military intelligence. Relation: Advisor to Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614) Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 17 Jun 2015, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11916 Name: Tarif Akhras

DOB: 2 Jun 1951 POB: Homs, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: Al Akhras Identification document: Passport No. 0000092405, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics) and former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. Close business relations with President Al-Assad’s family. Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Provided logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders). Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 17 Dec 2014, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-11931 Name: Tayseer Qala Awwad

DOB: 1943 POB: Damascus Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Former Minister of Justice. Associated with the Syrian regime and its violent repression against the civilian populationpopulation. Former Head of Military Court. Member of the High Judicial Council. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12045 Name: Talal Makhluf

Title: BrigadierMajor General Good quality a.k.a.: Makhlouf

Justification: 103rdFormer commander of the 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard DivisionGuards. Current commander general of the Republican Guards. Member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of Major General in post after May 2011. Military official involved in the violence in HomsDamascus. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12049 Name: Nazih Hassun

Title: BrigadierMajor General Good quality a.k.a.: a) Nazeeh b) Hassoun

Justification: Officer of the rank of Major General in the Syrian Armed Forces in post after May 2011. Head of the Political Security Directorate of the Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside/Rif Dimashq Branch, former Syrian Air Force Intelligence. Military official involvedsecurity services in post after May 2011. Responsible for violent repression against the violencecivilian population in HomsSyria. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 17 Jun 2015, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12195 Name: Emad Abdul-Ghani Sabouni

DOB: 1964 POB: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Imad b) Abdul Ghani c) Al Sabuni

Justification: Former Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, in office until at least April 2014. As former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population.population. Appointed in July 2016 as the Head of Planning and International Cooperation Agency (Government agency). Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 10 Jun 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12259 Name: Imad Mohammad Deeb Khamis

DOB: 1 Aug 1961 POB: near Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Muhammad (Mohamed, Mohammed) b) Dib Khamees

Justification: Prime Minister and former Minister of Electricity. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12312 Name: Adib Mayaleh

DOB: 15 May 1955 POB: Bassir Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) André b) Mayard

Justification: a) Former Minister of EconomyGovernor and Foreign Trade in power after May 2011 (appointed in July 2016). As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility forChairman of the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Adib Mayaleh was also responsible for providing economic and financial support to the Syrian regime through his former functions as the GovernorBoard of Directors of the Central Bank of Syria. b) Adib Mayaleh controlled the Syrian banking sector and managed the Syrian money supply through the issue and withdrawal of bank notes and control of the Foreign Exchange rate value of the Syrian Pound. Through his role at the Central Bank of Syria, Adib Mayaleh provided economic and financial support to the Syrian regime. c) Former Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade in power after May 2011 Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 17 Jun 2015, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12627 Name: Abdul-Salam Fajr Mahmoud

Title: Brigadier General

Justification: Head of the Bab Tuma (Damascus) Branch of the Air Force’sair force’s intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-12694 Name: Amer al-Achi

Title: General Good quality a.k.a.: a) Amis (Ammar) b) Ibrahim c) al Ashi (Aachi, Ashi) Justification: Graduate of the military school of Aleppo, headHead of the intelligence branch of the Air Forceair force intelligence service (since 2012), close to Daoud Rajah, Syrian Minister of Defence.agency (2012-2016). Through his role in the Air Forceair force intelligence serviceagency, Amer al-Achi is implicated in the repression of the Syrian opposition. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22363 Name: Waleed Al Mo’allem

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Walid b) Al Moallem (Muallem)

Justification: Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22379 Name: Bassam Hanna

Title: Eng. DOB: 1954 POB: Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Former Minister of Water Resources in power after May 2011. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22391 Name: Hazwan Al Wez

Title: Dr. Good quality a.k.a.: Al Wazz

Justification: Minister of Education. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22427 Name: Adnan Abdo Al Sikhny

Title: Dr. DOB: 1961 POB: Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdou b) Al-Sikhni (Al-Sekhny, Al-Sekhni)

Justification: Former Minister of Industry. As a former Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 23 Jun 2014, 19 Jan 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22435 Name: Abdul-Salam Al Nayef

Title: Dr.

Justification: Former Minister of Health in power after May 2011. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-22455 Name: Abdullah Khaleel Hussein

Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdallah b) Khalil c) Hussain

Justification: Former State Minister in power after May 2011. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Amended on 6 Nov 2013, 19 Jan 2016, 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-28051 Name: Malek Ali

Title: Dr. DOB: 1956 POB: Tartous, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: Malik Justification: Former Higher Education Minister in power after May 2011. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Modifications: Listed on 5 Aug 2014, amended on 16 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-31451 Name: Muhamad Mahalla

Title: Major General DOB: 1960 POB: Jableh Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mohamed (Muhammad) b) Mahla (Mualla, Maalla, Muhalla)

Justification: Member of the Syria Armed Forces of the rank of Major General in post after May 2011. Head of the Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI), Branch 293 (Internal Affairs), since April 2015. Responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Damascus/Damascus countryside. 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. Modifications: Listed on 17 Jun 2015, amended on 19 Jan 2016, 11 Oct 2016, 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-35191 Name: Khalil Tahir Hamid

Title: Major General Good quality a.k.a.: a) Khali b) Khalil Tahir Hamid

Justification: a) Holds the ranks of Major General, Head of the Syrian Artillery and Missiles Directorate of the Syrian Armed Forces, in post after May 2011. b) As a senior ranking officer of the Syrian Artillery and Missile Directorate, he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population, including the deployment of missiles and chemical weapons by Brigades under his command in highly populated civilian areas in Ghouta in 2013. Other information: Rank: Major General Modifications: Listed on 8 Nov 2016, amended on 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-36691 Name: Mohammad Ziad GhritawiGhriwati

Good quality a.k.a.: Ghraywati

Justification: a) Mohammad Ziad GhritawiGhriwati is an engineer at the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre. He is involved in chemical weapons proliferation and delivery. Mohammad Ziad GhritawiGhriwati has been involved in the construction of barrel bombs which have been used against the civilian population in Syria. b) He is associated with the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre, a listed entity. Relation: Associated with Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Modifications: Listed on 3 Aug 2017, amended on 12 Jun 2018

SSID: 200-38633 Name: Sulaiman Maher

POB: Lattakia, Syrian Arab Republic Good quality a.k.a.: a) Suleiman b) Mahir Address: Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), P.O.Box 31983, Damascus Justification: Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST), which provides training and support as part of the Syrian chemical weapons proliferation sector. Due to his senior position at the HIAST, which is an affiliate and subsidiary of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), he is associated with the HIAST and SSRC, both of which are designated entities. Relation: a) Director of Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST) (SSID 200-28841) b) Associated withDirector of the Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Other information: a) Doctor b) Director of the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology Modifications: Listed on 27 Mar 2018, amended on 12 Jun 2018

and entities:

SSID: 200-28841 Name: Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HISATHIAST)

Good quality a.k.a.: Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (ISSAT) Address: P.O.Box 31983, Barzeh, Syrian Arab Republic

Justification: Affiliated to and a subsidiary of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) which is already designated. It provides training and support to the SSRC and is therefore responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population. Relation: Controlled by Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (SSID 200-12445) Modifications: Listed on 10 Sep 2014, amended on 12 Jun 2018

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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.

Links:

HMT Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/774

Corrigenda

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On Wednesday, Swiss authorities removed: 

SSID: 200-39035 Name: Bassam Sabbagh

DOB: 24 Aug 1959 POB: Damascus Good quality a.k.a.: Al Sabbagh Address: Kasaa, Anwar al Attar Street, al Midani building, Damascus Identification document: Passport No. 004326765, Syrian Arab Republic, Date of issue: 2 Nov 2008 (valid until November 2014) Justification: Legal and financial adviser and manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf and Khaldoun Makhlouf. Involved with Bashar al-Assad in funding a real estate project in Latakia. Provides financial support for the regime. Relation: Manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf (SSID 200-11672) Modifications: Listed on 12 Jun 2018, de-listed on 18 Jul 2018

from its Syria sanctions list.

Links:

FINMA Notice

Data files of updates – PDF, XML

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On Friday, Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) amended the following Syrian sanctions entity listing: 

COMMERCIAL BANK OF SYRIA

Address: (1) Aleppo Branch, PO Box 2, Kastel Hajjarin St, Aleppo, Syria. (2) Damascus Branch, PO Box 933, Yousef Azmeh Square, Damascus, Syria. (3) Damascus Branch, PO Box 2231, Moawiya St, Damascus, Syria. Other Information: State-owned bank providing financial support to the regime. SWIFT/BIC CMSY SY DA CMSYSDA – all offices worldwide (NPWMD). Website http://cbs-bank.sy/En-index.php. Tel +963 11 2218890. Fax +963 11 2216975. General management dir.cbs@mail.sy. Listed on: 14/10/2011 Last Updated: 14/10/2011 27/07/2018 Group ID: 12203.

in line with a Corrigenda issued by the EU.

Links:

HMT Notice

EU Corrigenda

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Yesterday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added the following persons: 

ABBAS, Yasir (a.k.a. ‘ABBAS, Yasir ‘Aziz); DOB 22 Aug 1978; nationality Syria; Gender Male (individual) [SYRIA]. 

 

AL-ALI, Adnan (a.k.a. AL ALI, Adnan; a.k.a. AL-‘ALI, ‘Adnan), Baniyas, Syria; DOB 17 Jun 1968; POB Lattakia, Syria; nationality Syria; Gender Male; Passport 6066827 (Syria) expires 09 Mar 2017 (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: ABAR PETROLEUM SERVICE SAL). 

 

AL-QATIRJI, Muhammad (a.k.a. AL-QATIRJI, Bara’; a.k.a. KATARJI, Bara’; a.k.a. KHATARJI, Bara Ahmad; a.k.a. KHATIRJI, Bara Ahmad; a.k.a. QATARJI, Abu al-Bara’; a.k.a. QATIRJI, Muhammad Bara’; a.k.a. QATIRJI, Muhammad Bara; a.k.a. QATIRJI, Muhammad Bara Ahmad Rushdi; a.k.a. QATRJI, Muhammad Nur al-Din; a.k.a. “Abu Bara”); DOB 10 Nov 1976; POB Raqqah; nationality Syria; Gender Male; National ID No. 11010046398 (Syria); Registration Number 11824466 (Syria) (individual) [SYRIA]. 

 

NASSER, Fadi Nabih (a.k.a. NASSER, Fadi), Nasser Building, Menchieh Area, Bourj Brajneh (Baabda), Lebanon; DOB 19 Nov 1963; nationality Lebanon; Gender Male; Passport RL2432659 (Lebanon) issued 22 Jan 2013 expires 22 Jan 2018; alt. Passport RL1239879 (Lebanon) expires 05 Mar 2013; Chairman of Nasco Polymers & Chemicals Co. Sal (Off-shore) (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: NASCO POLYMERS & CHEMICALS CO SAL (OFF-SHORE); Linked To: SYRIAN COMPANY FOR OIL TRANSPORT).

and entities: 

ABAR PETROLEUM SERVICE SAL (a.k.a. ABAR PETROLEUM SERVICE SAL (OFFSHORE); a.k.a. ABAR PETROLEUM SERVICES LTD SAL (OFFSHORE)), Azarieh Building, Block 03, 5th floor, Azarieh Street, Beirut, Lebanon [SYRIA]. 

 

AL-QATIRJI COMPANY (a.k.a. AL-SHAM AND AL-DARWISH COMPANY; a.k.a. KHATIRJI GROUP), Mazzah, Damascus, Syria [SYRIA]. 

 

INTERNATIONAL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION FZE, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates [SYRIA] (Linked To: HESCO ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO). 

 

NASCO POLYMERS & CHEMICALS CO SAL (OFF-SHORE) (a.k.a. NASCO POLYMERS & CHEMICALS; a.k.a. NASCO POLYMERS AND CHEMICALS), 2nd Floor, Nasco Center, Unesco Street, Unesco Sector, Beirut, Lebanon; Postal Box 1800629, Beirut, Lebanon; 2nd Flr, Unesco Center, Verdun Street, Beirut, Lebanon; Website http://www.nascopolymers.com; Registration Number 1800629; International Maritime Organization No. (5777731) [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN COMPANY FOR OIL TRANSPORT). 

SONEX INVESTMENTS LTD. (a.k.a. SONEX INVESTMENTS LIMITED; a.k.a. SONNEX INVESTMENTS LTD.), P.O. Box 7191, Dubai, United Arab Emirates [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN COMPANY FOR OIL TRANSPORT).

to its Syrian sanctions program.

And the US State Department issued the following press release:

Links:

OFAC Notice

State Department Press Release

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On Tuesday, OFAC added the following persons: 

ABD AL-NASIR, Hajji (a.k.a. “ABD AL-NASR, Hajji”; a.k.a. “ABDELNASSER, Hajji”; a.k.a. “AL-KHUWAYT, Taha”), Syria; DOB 1967; alt. DOB 1966; alt. DOB 1968; POB Tall ‘Afar, Iraq; nationality Iraq (individual) [SDGT]. 

 

AL-BAZZAL, Muhammad Qasim (a.k.a. BAZZAL, Mohamad; a.k.a. “MU’IN”); DOB 26 Aug 1984; POB Ba’albakk, Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport LR0510789; Identification Number 18349929 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HIZBALLAH). 

 

ALCHWIKI, Mhd Amer (a.k.a. AL CHWIKI, Mohamad Amer Mohamad Akram; a.k.a. ALCHWIKI, Amer; a.k.a. ALCHWIKI, Amer Mhd; a.k.a. ALCHWIKI, Mohamad Amer; a.k.a. AL-SHUWAYKI, Muhammad ‘Amir Muhammad Akram; a.k.a. AL-SHWEIKI, Mohamad Amer; a.k.a. AL-SHWEIKI, Muhammad Omar; a.k.a. ALSHWIKI, Mhd Amer (Cyrillic: АЛЬШВИКИ, Мхд Амер); a.k.a. CHWIKI, Mohammad Amer; a.k.a. SHUWAYKI, Mohamad Amer; a.k.a. SHWEIKI, Mohammad Amer), 71 Linton Road, Acton, London W3 9HL, United Kingdom; Syria; DOB 04 Sep 1972; POB Damascus, Syria; nationality Syria; citizen Syria; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; alt. Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport N012430661; alt. Passport N010794545; alt. Passport N007024509; alt. Passport N005668098 (individual) [SDGT] [SYRIA] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: GLOBAL VISION GROUP; Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE; Linked To: HIZBALLAH).

 

SAJJAD, Rasoul (a.k.a. SAJJAD, Rassoul; a.k.a. SAJJAD, Rasul), Iran; DOB 09 Aug 1970; POB Esfahan, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport G9333110 (Iran) issued 03 Mar 2014 expires 03 Mar 2019; Dr (individual) [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE). 

 

YAGHOUBI MIAB, Hossein (a.k.a. YAGHOOBI MAYAB, Hossein; a.k.a. YAGHOOBI, Hossein; a.k.a. YAGHUBI MAYAB, Hosein; a.k.a. YAQUBI, Hosein), Iran; DOB 23 Jul 1961; POB Tehran, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport G9342868 (Iran) issued 16 Mar 2016 expires 16 Mar 2021 (individual) [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).

and entity: 

GLOBAL VISION GROUP (a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY GLOBAL CONCEPTS GROUP (Cyrillic: ОБЩЕСТВО С ОГРАНИЧЕННОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬЮ ГЛОБАЛЬНЫЕ КОНЦЕПЦИИ ГРУПП); a.k.a. “LLC GKG” (Cyrillic: “ООО ГКГ”)), Office I Room 7, Building 3, House 22, Staromonetny Lane, Moscow 119180, Russia; Russia; Staromonetne STR 22/3, Moscow, Russia; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; alt. Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions [SDGT] [SYRIA] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: BANIAS REFINERY COMPANY; Linked To: ALCHWIKI, Mhd Amer). 

to its counter-terrorism sanctions program, and the following persons: 

DOGAEV, Andrey (a.k.a. DOGAYEV, Andrey; a.k.a. DOGAYEV, Andrey Yuryevich (Cyrillic: ДОГАЕВ, Андрей Юрьевич)); DOB 19 Dec 1955; POB Russia; Gender Male; Passport 72 9279533 (Russia) issued 27 Aug 2014 expires 27 Aug 2024; First Deputy Director of Promsyrioimport (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: PROMSYRIOIMPORT). 

and entities: 

PROMSYRIOIMPORT (a.k.a. FEDERAL STATE UNITARY ENTERPRISE FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION PROMSYRIOIMPORT; a.k.a. PROMSYRIOIMPORT FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION S.O.C.; a.k.a. VO PROMSYRIEIMPORT (Cyrillic: ВО ПРОМСЫРЬЕИМПОРТ); a.k.a. VO PROMSYRIEIMPORT FGUP; a.k.a. VO PROMSYRIOIMPORT), d. 13 str. 4, bulvar Novinski, Moscow 121099, Russia; 13 Novinski Boulevard, Moscow 121834, Russia; Novinskiy Boulevard 13, Building 4, Moscow 123995, Russia; Novinsky bld. 13, build 4, Moscow 121099, Russia; Tax ID No. 7704140399 (Russia); Government Gazette Number 01860331; Registration Number 1027700499903 (Russia) [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN COMPANY FOR OIL TRANSPORT). 

 

TADBIR KISH MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY (a.k.a. TADBIR KISH MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL CO.; a.k.a. TADBIR TED VA DAROYE KISH), Iran; Unit A103, 1st Floor, Padena Complex, Iran Blvd, Kish, Iran; Unit A301, 1st Floor, Padena Complex, Iran Blvd, Kish, Iran; Unit 301, 3rd Floor, Sadaf Tower, Kish, Iran [SYRIA] (Linked To: GLOBAL VISION GROUP).

to its Syria sanctions program (note: Alchwiki and Global Vision Group are listed under both programs).

Additionally, OFAC updated the following counter-terrorism & Syria listing:

MB BANK (f.k.a. BANK MELLI IRAN ZAO; a.k.a. JOINT STOCK COMPANY ‘MIR BUSINESS BANK’; a.k.a. JSC ‘MB BANK’; a.k.a. MB BANK, AO; a.k.a. MIR BIZNES BANK; a.k.a. MIR BIZNES BANK, AO; a.k.a. MIR BUSINESS BANK; a.k.a. MIR BUSINESS BANK ZAO), 9/1 ul Mashkova, Moscow 105062, Russia; SWIFT/BIC MRBBRUMM; Website http://www.mbbru.com; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; All Offices Worldwide [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN). -to- MB BANK (f.k.a. BANK MELLI IRAN ZAO; a.k.a. JOINT STOCK COMPANY ‘MIR BUSINESS BANK’; a.k.a. JSC ‘MB BANK’; a.k.a. MB BANK, AO; a.k.a. MIR BIZNES BANK; a.k.a. MIR BIZNES BANK, AO; a.k.a. MIR BUSINESS BANK (Cyrillic: МИР БИЗНЕС БАНК); a.k.a. MIR BUSINESS BANK ZAO), 9/1 ul Mashkova, Moscow 105062, Russia; Russia; 9/1 Mashkova St., Moscow 105062, Russia; 6a Lenin Square Bld. A, Astrakhan 414000, Russia; SWIFT/BIC MRBBRUMM; Website http://www.mbbru.com; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; All Offices Worldwide[SDGT] [SYRIA] [IFSR] (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN; Linked To: GLOBAL VISION GROUP).

Finally, OFAC issued an advisory of deceptive Syrian shipping practices, which includes a recitation of the risks one runs if one ships oil to the Syrian regime (other than when aithorized under the available General License), and a non-comprehensive lists of cargo vessels which have delivered oil to Syria since 2016.

And the State Department issued a press release about Abd Al-Nasir:

And the Treasury Department issued one about the remainder:

Alchwiki posing in Moscow

 

ALCHWIKI WORKING IN TANDEM WITH IRGC-OF TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HIZBALLAH AND HAMAS

In addition to the scheme above, Alchwiki also acts as a critical conduit for the transfer of hundreds of millions of USD banknotes to Iranian proxies in the Levant, including U.S.­ designated foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorist groups Hizballah and HAMAS.  Using the Central Bank of Syria, Alchwiki coordinates the transfers with Hizballah official Muhammad Qasir, who heads the Hizballah unit responsible for facilitating the transfer of weapons, technology, and other support from Syria to Lebanon.  OFAC designated Qasir on May 15, 2018, for acting for or on behalf of Hizballah. 

A letter from Alchwiki and Muhammad Qasir, a.k.a. Mr. Fadi, to Rasoul Sajjad of CBI confirming receipt of U.S. $63 million (left), and Alchwiki posing with stacks of USD (right)

Senior CBI officials played a key role in this scheme, working with their counterparts in Syria and Alchwiki to facilitate transfer of foreign currency to Hizballah, and together have coordinated the transfer of millions of dollars through this network.  Specifically, CBI Official, Hossein Yaghoobi, who also has a history of working with Hizballah in Lebanon, has coordinated financial transfers intended for Hizballah with the IRGC-QF and Hizballah personnel.  Muhammad Qasim al-Bazzal, a Hizballah member and associate of Qasir, is being designated for his support to Hizballah.

DESIGNATION BASES AND AUTHORITIES

Mohamed Amer Alchwiki is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for (1) having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of the Central Bank of Syria, an entity identified as meeting the definition of the Government of Syria, which is blocked under E.O. 13582 and (2) having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of Global Vision Group.  Alchwiki is also being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224 for assisting in, sponsoring, or providing financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to or in support of Hizballah and IRGC-QF.

Global Vision Group is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, Syria’s Banias Refinery Company and the Central Bank of Syria, entities identified as meeting the definition of the Government of Syria.  Global Vision Group is also being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224.

Promsyrioimport is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of the Syrian Company for Oil Transport (SCOT), an entity identified as meeting the definition of the Government of Syria, which is blocked under E.O. 13582.

Andrey Dogaev is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for having acted or purported to act, for or on behalf of directly or indirectly, Promsyrioimport.

Mir Business Bank is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of Global Vision Group.

Tadbir Kish Medical and Pharmaceutical Company is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13582 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of Global Vision Group.

Rasul Sajjad and Hossein Yaghoobi are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224 for assisting in, sponsoring, or providing financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to or in support of the IRGC-QF.

Muhammad Qasim al-Bazzal is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224 for acting for or on behalf of Hizballah.

Links:

OFAC Notice

OFAC Syria Shipping Advisory

State Department Press Release

Treasury Department Press Release

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Syria: EU adds eleven businessmen and five entities to sanctions list

The Council added eleven prominent businessmen and five entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters. These businessmen and companies are involved in luxury estate development and other regime-backed projects, and as such support and/or benefit from the Syrian regime.

The sanctions list now includes 270 persons and 72 entities targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze. EU sanctions currently in place against Syria also include an oil embargo, restrictions on certain investments, a freeze of the assets of the Syrian central bank held in the EU, and export restrictions on equipment and technology that might be used for internal repression as well as on equipment and technology for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications. The sanctions on Syria were originally imposed in 2011. They are reviewed on an annual basis, the next review being due by 1^st June.

The EU remains committed to finding a lasting and credible political solution to the conflict in Syriaas defined in the UN Security Council resolution 2254 and in the 2012 Geneva Communiqué. As stated in the EU strategy on Syria adopted in April 2017, as reaffirmed in the Council conclusions of 16 April 2018, the EU believes that there can be no military solution to the conflict and strongly supports the work of the UN Special Envoy and the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva.

The legal acts, including the names of the persons and entities concerned, will be available in the EU Official Journal of 21 January 2019.

and OFSI issued a notice, but has not updated their list yet:

16 additions to the Syria regime

The Syria regime has been amended to add 16 entries who are now subject to an asset freeze. The European Union (EU) has imposed financial sanctions against those on the basis that they support and/or benefit from the Syrian regime by being involved in luxury estate development and other regime-backed projects.

Please note that due to late publication from the EU, OFSI’s consolidated list will not reflect these additions until Tuesday 22nd January 2019.

Link:

EU Notice

As the prior notice stated, HM Treasury’s Consolidated List was updated a day late because the EU changes were so late…

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/85 has caused the following additions to the Syria sanctions regime – persons:

1. TALAS, Anas

DOB: 25/03/1971. a.k.a: (1) TALOUS, Anas (2) TALS, Anas (3) TLASS,

Anas (4) TULS, Anas Nationality: Syrian Position: Chairman of the Talas

Group Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. Through his business activities and investments, Anas Talas also benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In 2018 the Talas Group, chaired by Anas Talas, entered into a SYP 23 billion joint venture with Damascus Cham Holding for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13752.

2. JAMALEDDINE, Nazir Ahmad

DOB: –/–/1962. a.k.a: JAMALEDDINE, Nazir, Ahmad, Mohammed

Nationality: Syrian Position: Cofounder and majority shareholder of Apex Development and Projects LLC and founder of A’ayan Company for Projects and Equipment Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria with significant investments in the construction industry, including a controlling 90 % stake in Apex Development and Projects LLC, which has entered into a USD 34,8 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Nazir Ahmad JamalEddine benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13753.

3. AL-TARAZI, Mazin

DOB: –/09/1962. a.k.a: AL-TARAZI, Mazen Position: Businessperson Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction and aviation sectors. Through his investments and activities, Mazin Al-Tarazi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In particular, Al-Tarazi has concluded a deal with Damascus Cham Holdings for a USD 320 million investment in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development, he has also been granted a licence for a private airline in Syria. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13754.

4. FOZ, Samer

DOB: –/05/1973. POB: Latakia, Syria a.k.a: (1) FAWZ, Samir (2) FOZ, Samer, Zuhair (3) FOZ, Samir Nationality: Syrian, Turkish Position: CEO of Aman Group Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including a regime- backed joint venture involved in the development of Marota City, a luxury residential and commercial development. Samer Foz provides financial and other support to the regime, including funding the Military Security Shield Forces in Syria and brokering grain deals. He also benefits financially from access to commercial opportunities through the wheat trade and reconstruction projects as a result of his links to the regime. Executive President of Aman Group. Subsidiaries: Foz for Trading, Al-Mohaimen for Transportation & Contracting. Aman Group is the private sector partner in Joint Venture Aman Damascus JSC with Damascus Cham Holding, in which Foz is an individual shareholder. Emmar Industries is a joint venture between Aman Group and the Hamisho Group, in which Foz has the majority stake and is the Chairman. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13755.

5. AL-ZOUBI, Khaldoun

DOB: –/–/1979. a.k.a: (1) AL-ZU’BI, Khaldoon (2) ZUBI, Khaldoun Nationality: Syrian Position: Vice-president of Aman Holding (a.k.a. Aman Group) Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including his roles as Vice President of Aman Holding and majority shareholder of Fly Aman airline. In this capacity, he is linked to Samer Foz. Aman Holding is represented on the board of, and holds a majority stake in, ‘Aman Damascus’, a joint venture in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Al-Zoubi benefits from and/or supports the regime through his position as Vice President of Aman Holding. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13757.

6. AL-QATIRJI, Hussam

DOB: –/–/1982. POB: Raqqa, Syria a.k.a: (1) AL-KATERJI, Hossam,

Ahmed (2) AL-KATERJI, Hossam, Mohammed (3) AL-KATERJI, Hossam, Muhammad (4) AL-KATERJI, Hussam, Ahmed (5) AL-KATERJI, Hussam, Mohammed (6) AL-KATERJI, Hussam, Muhammad Nationality: Syrian Position: CEO of Katerji Group (a.k.a. al-Qatirji Company/Qatirji Company/Khatirji Group/Katerji International Group) Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, who is also a Member of Parliament for Aleppo. Al-Qatirji supports and benefits from the regime through enabling, and profiting from, trade deals with the regime in relation to oil and wheat. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13758.

7. ASSI, Bashar Mohammad

DOB: –/–/1977. Nationality: Syrian Position: Chairman of the Board of Directors of ‘Aman Damascus’. Founding partner of Fly Aman Limited Liability airline. Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including his roles as founding partner of Fly Aman airline and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ‘Aman Damascus’, a joint venture involved in the development of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Assi benefits from and/or supports the regime through his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ‘Aman Damascus’. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last

Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13759.

8. AL-ZUBAIDI, Khaled

a.k.a: (1) AL-ZUBAIDI, Mohammed, Khaled, Bassam (2) AL-ZUBAIDI, Mohammed, Khalid, Bassam (3) AL-ZUBEDI, Mohammed, Khaled, Bassam (4) AL-ZUBEDI, Mohammed, Khalid, Bassam Nationality: Syrian Other Information: Co-owner of Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, Director of Agar Investment Company, General Manager of Al Zubaidi company and Al Zubaidi & Al Taweet Contracting Company, Director and Owner of Zubaidi Development Company, and co-owner of Enjaz Investment Company. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13760.

9. QADDOUR, Hayan Mohammad Nazem

DOB: –/–/1970. a.k.a: NAZEM, Hayyan, Kaddour, bin,

Mohammed Nationality: Syrian Position: Primary Shareholder of Exceed Development and Investment Company Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, who holds a 67 % stake in Exceed Development and Investment, which has entered into a USD 17,7 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Hayan Mohammad Nazem Qaddour benefits from and/or supports the Syrian

regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13761.

10.HAYKAL,MaenRizk Allah

a.k.a: RIZKALLAH, Heikal, Bin Nationality: Syrian Position: Secondary Shareholder of Exceed Development and Investment Company Other

Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, who holds a 33 % stake in Exceed Development and Investment, which has entered into a USD 17,7 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through the participation in the Marota City development, Maen Rizk Allah Haykal benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13762.

11.QALEI, Nader

DOB: 09/07/1965. POB: Damascus, Syria a.k.a: (1) KALAI, Nader (2) KALEI, Nader Nationality: Syrian Passport Details: (including country that issued and date and place of issue): Syrian Arab Republic, N 010170320, issue number: 002- 15-L062672, date of issue: 24.5.2015, date of expiry: 23.5.2021 National Identification no: 010-40036453 (Syrian Arab Republic) Address: Young Avenue, Halifax, Canada. Position: Majority shareholder of Castle Investment Holding, Co-owner of Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, Chairman of Kalai Industries Management Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction industry, including a 50 % stake in Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, which is constructing the luxury tourist city Grand Town and to which the regime has granted a 45-year agreement in return for 19-21 % of its revenue. In this capacity, he is linked to Khaled al-Zubaidi. Nader Qalei benefits from and/or supports the regime through his business activities, in particular through this stake in the Grand Town development. Relatives/business associates or partners/links to listed individuals: Khaled al-Zubaidi. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13763

And entities:

1. RAWAFED DAMASCUS PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

a.k.a: (1) Rawafed Tributary Damascus Private Joint Stock Company (2) Rawafid Tributary Damascus Private Joint Stock Company Address: Damascus,

Syria. Other Information: Rawafed Damascus Private Joint Stock Company is a USD 48,3 million joint venture between Damascus Cham Holdings, Ramak Development and Humanitarian Projects, Al-Ammar LLC, Timeet Trading LLC (also referred to as Ultimate Trading Co. Ltd.), and Wings Private JSC. Rawafed supports and/or benefits from the Syrian regime, including through its participation in the regime-backed luxury development Marota City. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13764.

2. AMAN DAMASCUS JOINT STOCK COMPANY

a.k.a: Aman Damascus JSC Address: Damascus, Syria. Other

Information: Aman Damascus Joint Stock Company is a USD 18,9 million joint venture between Damascus Cham Holdings and Aman Group. Through its participation in the regime-backed luxury development Marota City, Aman Damascus supports and/or benefits from the Syrian regime. Listed

on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13765.

3. BUNYAN DAMASCUS PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

a.k.a: Bunyan Damascus Private JSC Address: Damascus, Syria. Other Information: Bunyan Damascus Private Joint Stock Company is a USD 34,8 million joint venture between Damascus Cham Holdings and Apex Development and Projects LLC and Tamayoz LLC. Through its participation in the regime-backed luxury development Marota City, Bunyan Damascus Private Joint Stock Company supports and/or benefits from the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13766.

4. MIRZA

Address: Damascus, Syria. Other Information: Mirza is a USD 52,7 million joint venture between Damascus Cham Holding and Talas Group. Through its participation in the regime-backed luxury development Marota City, Mirza supports and/or benefits from the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last

Updated: 22/01/2019 Group ID: 13767.

5. DEVELOPERS PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

a.k.a: Developers Private JSC Address: Damascus, Syria. Other

Information: Developers Private Joint Stock Company is a USD 17,7 million joint venture between Damascus Cham Holdings and Exceed Development and Investment. Through its participation in the regime-backed luxury development Marota City, Developers Private Joint Stock Company supports and/or benefits from the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated:22/01/2019 Group

ID: 13768.

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OFSI Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/85

On Monday, UK regulators added the following 7 government ministers:

1. AL-RAHMOUN, Mohammad Khaled

Title: Major General DOB: –/–/1957. POB: Idleb Other Information: Minister of Interior. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13771

2. MARTINI, Mohammad Rami Radwan

DOB: –/–/1970. POB: Aleppo Other Information: Minister of Tourism. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13772.

3. AL-AZAB, Imad Muwaffaq

DOB: –/–/1970. POB: Damascus Countryside Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13773.

4. IBRAHIM, Bassam Bashir

DOB: –/–/1960. POB: Hama Other Information: Minister of Education. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13774.

5. ABDULLATIF, Suhail Muhammad

DOB: –/–/1961. POB: Lattakia Other Information: Minister of Public Works and Housing. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13775.

6. AL-KHATIB, Iyad Mohammad

DOB: –/–/1974. POB: Damascus Other Information: Minister of Communications and Technology. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13776.

7. JAZBA, Mohammad Maen Zein-Al-Abidin

DOB: –/–/1962. POB: Aleppo Other Information: Minister of Industry. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: 04/03/2019 Group ID: 13777.

to their Syria sanctions program, thus implementing Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/350.

And the EU issued the following press release:

Syria: EU adds 7 ministers to sanctions list

The Council today added seven ministers of the government of Syria to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters. These additions follow recent governmental changes in Syria.

Today’s decisions brings to 277 the number of persons targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze for being responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, benefiting from or supporting the regime, and/or being associated with such persons.

In addition, 72 entities are targeted by an asset freeze in view of the situation in Syria. More broadly, EU sanctions currently in place against Syria also include: an oil embargo,  restrictions on trade and investment, a freeze of the assets of the Syrian central bank within the EU, export restrictions on arms, weapons, equipment that might be used for internal repression as well as on equipment and technology for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications. The sanctions concerning the situation in Syria have been in place since 1 December 2011 and are reviewed on an annual basis, the next review being due by 1^st June 2019. As underlined in Council conclusions of 16 April 2018, the EU will continue to consider further restrictive measures against Syria as long as the repression continues.

The EU remains committed to finding a lasting and credible political solution to the conflict in Syria as defined in the UN Security Council resolution 2254 and in the 2012 Geneva Communiqué.

The legal acts, including the names of the persons concerned, are available in the EU Official Journal on 4 March 2019.

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/350

EU Press Release

On Tuesday, UK regulators implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/350 by amending the following individual Syria sanctions listings:

1. GHAZAL, Mohammad Walid

DOB: –/–/1951. POB: Aleppo Position: Minister of Housing and Urban Development Other Information: Former Minister of Housing and Urban Development. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Listed on: 21/10/2014 Last Updated: 22/10/2014 05/03/2019 Group ID: 13154.

2. AL-SHA’AR, Mohammad Ibrahim

DOB: –/–/1956. POB: Aleppo a.k.a: (1) AL-CHAAR, Mohamed, Ibrahim (2) AL- CHAAR, Mohammad, Ibrahim (3) AL-CHAAR, Mohammed, Ibrahim (4) AL-CHAAR, Muhammad, Ibrahim (5) AL-SHAAR, Mohamed, Ibrahim (6) AL-SHAAR, Mohammad, Ibrahim (7) AL-SHAAR, Mohammed, Ibrahim (8) AL-SHAAR, Muhammad, Ibrahim (9) AL-SHA’AR, Mohamed, Ibrahim (10) AL-SHA’AR, Mohammed, Ibrahim (11) AL-SHA’AR, Muhammad, Ibrahim Position: Minister of Interior Other Information: Former Minister of Interior. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Listed on: 10/05/2011 01/12/2011Last Updated: 31/05/2013 05/03/2019 Group ID: 11910.

3. HEIDAR HADAR, Ali

Title: Dr. a.k.a: (1) HAIDAR, Ali (2) HAYDAR, Ali (3) HEYDAR, Ali Position: State Minister for National Reconciliation Affairs Other Information: Head of the National Reconciliation Agency and former State Minister for National Reconciliation Affairs. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: 31/05/2013 05/03/2019 Group ID: 12784.

4. YAZIGI, Bishr Riyad

DOB: –/–/1972. Position: Tourism Minister Other Information: Former Minister of Tourism. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Listed on: 24/06/2014 Last Updated: 25/06/2014 05/03/2019 Group ID: 12994.

5. ARNOUS, Hussein

DOB: –/–/1953. a.k.a: ARNUS, Hussein Position: Public Works Minister Other Information: Water Resources Minister. As a Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population Listed on: 24/06/2014 Last Updated: 25/06/2014 05/03/2019 Group ID: 12996.

6. AL-SABBAN, Bishr

a.k.a: (1) AL-SABBAN, Bishr Mazin (2) AL-SABBAN, Mohammed Bishr Other Information: Governor of Damascus Former Governor of Damascus, who was appointed by, and is associated with, Bashar al-Assad. Supports the regime and is responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, including engaging in discriminatory practices against Sunni communities within the capital. Listed on: 28/10/2016 Last Updated: 28/10/2016 05/03/2019 Group ID: 13386.

7. NADDAF, Atef

DOB: –/–/1956. POB: Damascus Countryside Other Information: Higher Education Minister. Appointed in July 2016. Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 14/11/2016 Last Updated: 15/11/2016 05/03/2019 Group ID: 13396.

8. AL-ZAFIR, Ali

DOB: –/–/1962. POB: Tartous a.k.a: AL-DAFEER, Ali Position: Communications and Technology Minister Other Information: Former Minister of Communications and Technology. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime’s violent repression against the civilian population. Listed on: 14/11/2016 Last Updated: 15/11/2016 05/03/2019 Group ID: 13398.

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OFSI Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/350

Introduction

1. This Notice is to issue a correction relating to a listing under the Syria Regime.

Notice summary (Full details are provided in the Annex to this Notice)

2. On 21 July 2017, Wael Abdulkarim (Group ID: 13230) was removed from the

consolidated list, following the Adbulkarim vs Council (Case T-304/15) court judgement.

3. However, the annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/383 of 6 March 2015 in so far as it related to Mr Abdulkarim, did not result in Mr Abdulkarim being delisted. He was therefore removed from the consolidated list in error in July 2017. Mr Abdulkarim has therefore remained subject to financial sanctions since July 2017 and continues to be, as set out in Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

and here is the affected listing:

ABDULKARIM Wael

DOB: 30/09/1973. POB: Danascus, Syria a.k.a: AL KARIM, Wael Address: Al Karim for Trade and Industry, PO Box 111, Damascus, Syria, 5797. Other Information: Leading businessperson of Palestinian origin operating In Syria in the oil, chemicals and manufacturing industries. Specifically, he represents Abdulkarim Group, a.k.a Al Karim Group/AlKarim for Trade and Industry/Al Karim Trading and Industry/Al Karim for the Trade and Industry. Abdulkarim Group is a leading manufacturer of lubricants, greases and industrial chemicals in Syria. Listed on: 09/03/2015 Last Updated: 21/07/2017 18/03/2019 Group ID: 13230.

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