Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS3605
- Designation type
- Entity
- Date designated
- 26 May 2026
- Last updated
- 26 May 2026
Regimes
- The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Trust Services Sanctions
- Director Disqualification Sanction
- Internet Services Sanctions: see 'Other Information'
- Correspondent Banking Sanctions and processing payments
Official reasons
- The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that RAPIRA GROUP LLC is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because: RAPIRA GROUP LLC is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian financial services sector. RAPIRA GROUP LLC is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because it is or has been involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine by providing financial services, or making available funds, economic resources, good or technology to a person who provides financial services, or makes available funds, economic resources, goods or technology that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.
Other information
- Correspondent Banking Sanctions and processing payments: Where this prohibition applies, UK credit or financial institutions are prohibited from establishing or continuing a correspondent banking relationship with a designated person, and from processing payments to, from or via a designated person. The measures will also apply to credit or financial institutions 'owned or controlled' by the designated person (as set out in the regulations).Internet Services Sanctions: When an individual or entity is designated for the purposes of this measure, social media services, internet access services and application stores must take reasonable steps to prevent users in the UK from accessing content, sites or applications provided by designated individuals or entities. Digital address: bc1q72ud4m6zf5g37jkhc2ty95zm5vel9ufdxquqpm
Addresses
- Lines: Avtomshebeli Street, N 88
- Lines: Kutaisi Hualing Free Industrial Zone
- Lines: Kutaisi City
- Country: Georgia
Business registration numbers
- Georgia MyGov Legal Code – 10703969 Georgia Identification Code - 412771852
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This directory is not a substitute for sanctions compliance screening. Ownership and control rules can apply to entities that are not separately named. Verify the current official list and obtain appropriate advice.