Financial sanctions, Myanmar

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation of the HM Treasury (OFSI) has published a new Financial Sanctions Notice regarding sanctions measures with respect to persons and entities involved in or supportive of serious human rights violations and / or the suppression of society and political opponents in Myanmar pursuant to Statutory Instrument SI 2021/496, the „Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021“. Specifically, the OFSI informs that it has updated its sanction list by adding five individuals and one entity to its sanctions list which are now subject to asset freezing measures. The following parties are affected:
##### Newly sanctioned individuals
HTOO HTET TAY ZA
DOB: 24/01/1993. a.k.a: HTOO HTET TAYZA Nationality: Myanmar Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0071. (UK Statement of Reasons):Htoo Htet Tay Za has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology; and through making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. Namely, through his role as having been a director of Htoo Group of Companies. (Gender):Male Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16188.
KYAW MIN OO
DOB: 18/01/1982. Nationality: Myanmar Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0074. (UK Statement of Reasons):Kyaw Min Oo has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology. Namely, through his role as director of Sky Aviator Company Limited. (Gender):Male Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16191.
MYO THITSAR
DOB: 24/11/1972. Nationality: Myanmar National Identification Number: 12/BAHANA(N)002332 Address: Waizayander Road, NO15, Ngwe Kyar Yan Quarter, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0073. (UK Statement of Reasons):Myo Thitsar has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology. Namely, through her role as having been Head of Department, Procurement & Supply of Dynasty International. (Gender):Female Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16190.
PYE PHYO TAY ZA
DOB: 29/01/1987. a.k.a: (1) NYE PHYO TAY ZA (2) PYAE PHYO TAY ZA (3) PYE PHYO TAYZA Nationality: Myanmar Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0072. (UK Statement of Reasons):Pye Phyo Tay Za has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology; and through making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. Namely, through his role in Myanmar Avia Services, Yangon Aircraft Engineering Company Limited and Htoo Group of Companies. (Gender):Male Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16189.
SIT TAING AUNG
DOB: 13/11/1971. a.k.a: SITT TAING AUNG Nationality: Myanmar National Identification Number: 1/MAKANA(N)051451 Address: No. 56, 5th Floor, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, 7 Ward, Yankin Township, Yangon, Myanmar.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0069. (UK Statement of Reasons):Sit Taing Aung has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology, namely through his role as director of Yatanarpon Aviation Services and his work with Mottama Holdings. (Phone number):(+95-9) 860 1115 (Gender):Male Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16186.
##### Newly sanctioned entity
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
a.k.a: (1) IGE (2) International Group of Entrepreneur Address: No. 36-G, 37-, Level-20, Office Tower (2), Time City, Kyun Taw Street, Hantharwaddy Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon, Myanmar.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0075. (UK Statement of Reasons):International Group of Entrepreneur Services Company Limited has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. (Phone number):+95 77511 1112 (Email address):corpsecretarial@igeygn.com Listed on: 31/10/2023 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 31/10/2023 Last Updated: 31/10/2023 Group ID: 16192.
The new consolidated Myanmar sanctions list may be accessed via this link.