Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- GAC0019
- OFSI group ID
- 14087
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 26 April 2021
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Salim ESSA, in association with Ajay Gupta, Atul Gupta and Rajesh Gupta, has been involved in serious corruption in South Africa, involving the misappropriation of property. He has been responsible for this corruption by playing a key part in its organisation and has financially benefitted from it. This corruption caused serious damage to South Africa.
Other information
- Ajay Kumar Gupta (business partner); Atul Kumar Gupta (business partner); Rajesh Kumar Gupta (business partner) The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: Dubai
- Country: United Arab Emirates
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