Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- BEL0027
- OFSI group ID
- 13959
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 31 December 2020
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Lt General Valeri Vakulchyk was Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB) of Belarus between November 2012 and 03 September 2020. From 03 September to 29 October 2020, he was Head of the Security Council. In his role as Chairman of the State Security Committee, he had overall responsibility for the State Security Committee including the involvement of KGB officers in serious human rights violations and abuses against detained protestors and journalists, which they carried out following the election of 9 August.
Other information
- Former Chairman, Committee for State Security (KGB), Belarus The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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