Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- MYA0043
- OFSI group ID
- 15050
- Designation type
- Entity
- Date designated
- 25 March 2022
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations in Myanmar for decades. Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Co Ltd (MCM) has provided support for the military’s activities in its role as an importer and broker of arms imports to Myanmar. It has acted as a key source of weapons and commercial support for the junta. MCM, has therefore, been involved in the supply of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, which could have contributed to serious human rights violations. Further and/or alternatively, MCM owned and/or controlled by and/or associated with Aung Hlaing Oo, who has played a personal role in brokering arms deals from Eastern Europe through his personal and commercial connections.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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