UK sanctions relating to the misappropriation of state funds
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to the misappropriation of state funds from a country outside the UK
The misappropriation of state funds sanctions regime
The Misappropriation (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They put in place sanctions measures to deter, and provide accountability for, the misappropriation of state funds from a country outside the United Kingdom.
These regulations have replaced relevant EU regimes concerning misappropriation of State funds with a single set of regulations establishing a regime that can address misappropriation of State funds from any country outside the UK.
Those persons who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list.
Find out more about other UK sanctions regimes.
Contact details
For further information on financial sanctions: contact the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation OFSI@hmtreasury.gov.uk or subscribe to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s e-alerts
For further information on trade sanctions: contact the Export Control Joint Unit Helpline on 020 7215 4594 or email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk or subscribe to the Export Control Joint Unit’s notices to exporters
For further information on transport sanctions: contact the Department for Transport on transportsanctions@dft.gov.uk
For general information on sanctions email the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Sanctions Unit on sanctions@fcdo.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 17 December 2020Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates
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The UK's sanctions framework has changed.
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