The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
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
Nawfal Hammadi Al-Sultan has been involved in serious corruption in Nineveh province, Iraq involving the misappropriation of state property to his benefit and the benefit of others. In his role as governor of Nineveh province, he misappropriated public funds intended for reconstruction efforts and to provide support for civilians and improperly awarded contracts and other state property. Additional information: in February 2021 Al-Sultan was convicted by the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court in Iraq in relation to some of his corrupt activities when governor of Nineveh Governorate. He was convicted of two offences of “harming a public body” under Article 340 of Iraq’s Penal Code and sentenced to a total of five years in prison, for: (i) wasting five billion Iraqi Dinars of public funds of Nineveh Governorate through fictitious works and contracts, and (ii) improperly disposing of 50 tons of asphalt delivered to him for paving the streets and for reconstruction in 2017.
OFSI Group ID
14130
What alternative names has Nawfal Hammadi Al-Sultan used?
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Nawfal Hammadi Al-Sultan
Primary Name
Nofal Agub
Alias
Nawfel Akoub
Alias
Nawfel Al-Akoub
Alias
Nawful Humadi Sultan Yousif AlBohamad
Alias
Nofal Hammadi al-Sultan
Alias
Nofal Hammadi Sultan Albu Hamad
Alias
Nawfal Hamadi Sultan Yousef
Alias
Where is Nawfal Hammadi Al-Sultan located?
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Iraq
What are the personal details of Nawfal Hammadi Al-Sultan?
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Date of Birth
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Male
Feb 23, 1964
Iraq
Iraq 71719043
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.