Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS3609
- 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 BITPAPA IC FZC LLC (hereafter 'BITPAPA') is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because BITPAPA 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.
Other information
- Correspondent banking relationships 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.
Addresses
- Lines: A-0059-652 Flamingo Villas
- Lines: Ajman Media City Free Zone
- Lines: Ajman
- Country: United Arab Emirates
Business registration numbers
- Registration Number 5069 (United Arab Emirates)Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11874154 (United Arab Emirates)Alt. Registration Number RA000693_172229 (Belize)
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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.