Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- GIM0053
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 5 May 2026
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
Regimes
- The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- The Secretary of State considers there are reasonable grounds to suspect that ELENA SMIRNOVA is an involved person under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 as she is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely trafficking in persons. Specifically, she engaged in the recruitment of Cuban nationals using deception for the purposes of exploitation. Using social media and other forms of communication, she advertised well paid civilian jobs within Russia but, upon the recruits’ arrival in Russia, they were forced to fight against their will in Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The recruits faced menaces including verbal abuse, threats and imprisonment.
Addresses
- Lines: Ryazan Oblast
- Country: Russia
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