The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
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
Igor Olegovich Kostyukov, given his senior leadership role as First Deputy Head of the GRU (a.k.a. GU) at that time, is responsible for the possession, transport and use in Salisbury during the weekend of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve agent “Novichok” by officers from the GRU.
OFSI Group ID
13748
What alternative names has Igor Olegovich Kostyukov used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Igor Olegovich Kostyukov
Primary name
Игорь Олегович КОСТЮКОВ
What are the personal details of Igor Olegovich Kostyukov?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Jan 21, 1961
Amur Oblast
Russia
Head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU/GU)
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.