The UK add 12 individuals and 1 entity from Russia, Moldovia, Georgia, and Guatemala to its global anti-corruption sanction list

2 April 2025 - The UK has sanctioned 12 individuals and 1 entity under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime. The regime targets individuals and entities involved in bribery and misappropriation of property.

These sanctions are part of the UK's efforts to combat serious corruption globally, as outlined in the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021.

Among those designated are:-

• EVRAZIA, a Russian entity accused of acting on behalf of or at the direction of ILAN SHOR.
• Ilan Shor is an Israeli-born Moldovan oligarch and politician.
• He is known for his involvement in the 2014 Moldovan bank fraud scandal, where approximately $1 billion was embezzled from Moldovan banks.
• This scandal had a significant impact on Moldova's economy, resulting in a loss equivalent to 12% of the country's GDP.
• Shor has also been accused of playing a role in Russian-backed interference in Moldovan elections.
• He leads the Șor Party, which has been involved in organizing protests aimed at destabilizing Moldova.
• Despite these controversies, he continues to be a prominent figure in Moldovan politics.

Also

• Corrupt officials and prosecutors in GEORGIA AND GUATEMALA, who are sabotaging democratic governance and undermining judicial impartiality by abusing their power.
• In Georgia, this includes the leaders of the ‘Judicial Clan’ –
• A group of party-political judges who are abusing their position to influence court rulings and undermine the rule of law for the benefit of the ‘Georgian Dream’ party and their control of Georgia’s judicial system.
• In Guatemala, the sanctions are targeted at former President Giammattei and his ‘Pacto De Corruptos’ (‘Pact of the Corrupt’) –
• A cabal of officials and prosecutors still operating under the current Attorney General who have sought to undermine the anti-corruption reforms of President Arévalo by interfering in prosecutions and threatening investigators.

References

1. UK sanctions relating to global anti-corruption https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-relating-to-global-anti-corruption
2.  Global anti-corruption sanctions: guidance - GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-anti-corruption-sanctions-guidance/global-anti-corruption-sanctions-guidance
3. Ilan Shor - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilan_Shor
4.  Israeli-born oligarch said to be behind Russian interference in ... https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-born-oligarch-said-to-be-behind-russian-interference-in-moldovan-eu-vote/