The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
Maxim Mikhovich is Commander of the Special Purpose Police Unit of Brest (OMON). In his role as Commander, Mikhovich bears responsibility for the actions of OMON officers in Brest. Mikhovich is therefore responsible for the serious human rights violations that were carried out by OMON officers following the election of 9 August, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill‐treatment of peaceful demonstrators.
OFSI Group ID
13946
What alternative names has Maxim Yakovlevich Mikhovich used?
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Maxim Yakovlevich Mikhovich
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МИХОВИЧ, Миксим Яковлевич
What are the personal details of Maxim Yakovlevich Mikhovich?
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Belarus
Head of OMON (‘Special Purpose Police Detachment’) in Brest
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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.