Igor Olegovich KOSTYUKOV
Overview of Igor Olegovich KOSTYUKOV
| ID | CYB0011 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 |
| 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 Kostyukov is the Head of the Russian General Staff’s Main Intelligence Department (GRU), and was previously First Deputy Head. In this capacity, Igor Kostyukov is responsible for cyber attacks carried out by the 85th Main Centre of Special Services (GTsSS), also referred to as Field Post Number 26165, APT28, Fancy Bear, Sofacy Group, Pawn Storm, Strontium. These attacks include the cyber attack against the German federal parliament (Deutscher Bundestag) in April and May 2015. The cyber attack against the German federal parliament (Deutscher Bundestag) targeted the parliament’s information system and affected its operation for several days. A significant amount of data was stolen and e-mail accounts of several MPs as well as Chancellor Angela Merkel were affected |
| 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 |
What are the personal details of Igor Olegovich KOSTYUKOV?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Feb 21, 1961 | Amur Oblast | Russia | Head of the Russian General Staff's Main Intelligence Department (GRU) of the Russian Federation |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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