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Financial Sanctions Notice: Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 17, 2024 - London

The UK government has issued a financial sanctions notice regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), announcing the correction of an entry on the Consolidated List. The update aims to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering guidelines in the region.

Notices Summary

A single entry has been corrected, bringing it in line with the UK Sanctions List. Sylvestre MUDACUMURA, a high-ranking official in the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR-FOCA), is still subject to an asset freeze.

What You Must Do

Compliance Requirements

• Check whether you hold any accounts or funds on behalf of designated persons and entities controlled by them
• Freeze such accounts and funds
• Refrain from dealing with the frozen funds or making them available to the designated individuals unless licensed by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) or an exception applies
• Report any findings to OFSI, including information on which the knowledge or suspicion is based

Failure to Comply

Failure to comply with UK financial sanctions legislation or attempting to circumvent its provisions may be a criminal offense.

Further Information

Resources and Guidance

The full notice, along with related guidance and regulations, can be accessed on the GOV.UK website. The UN Consolidated List and relevant information on UN measures against the DRC are also available online.

Enquiries

Non-media inquiries about the implementation of financial sanctions in the UK should be addressed to OFSI at HM Treasury, while media inquiries should be directed to the Treasury Press Office or the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Office.