Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- GIM0005
- OFSI group ID
- 17020
- Designation type
- Entity
- Date designated
- 23 July 2025
- Last updated
- 23 July 2025
Regimes
- The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
Official reasons
- THE KAZAWI GANG is an involved person under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 as they are or have engaged in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling. THE KAZAWI GANG is responsible for, is involved in the facilitation of, and profits financially from, people smuggling, in the form of unlawful arrival into a country of a person who is not a national of that country or permanently resident in it. Namely, THE KAZAWI GANG is a highly professional, hierarchical network that spans multiple countries which has developed a strong reputation for people smuggling. They established a 'mini-state' in Europe, advertised their services via social media, and made reprisals against migrants who cannot meet their costs.
Other information
- Gang operates from North Africa to the Balkans
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