The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Designation Source
UN
Other Information
Family is originally from Zabul, but settled later in Helmand. Member of the Taliban Supreme Council and spokesperson for Mullah Mohammed Omar (TAi.004) as of 2007. Believed to be in Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. Belongs to Kharoti tribe. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Dec 18, 2021
OFSI Group ID
7550
What alternative names has MOHAMMAD YAQOUB used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
MOHAMMAD YAQOUB
Maulavi
Primary Name
محمد يعقوب Arabic)
What are the personal details of MOHAMMAD YAQOUB?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
1966
Janda District, Ghazni Province
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Head of Bakhtar Information Agency (BIA) under the Taliban regime
1966
Shahjoi District, Zabul Province
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Head of Bakhtar Information Agency (BIA) under the Taliban regime
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.