The Global Human Rights Sanctions 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
Wasantha KARANNAGODA is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis that he has been and remains responsible for an activity that amounts to a serious violation of an individual's right to life and right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Specifically, KARANNAGODA was the Commander of the Navy between September 2005 and July 2009 and during this time the Sri Lankan Navy under KARANNAGODA’s command responsibility committed human rights violations including illegal killings and engaged in activities amounting to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
OFSI Group ID
16831
What alternative names has Wasantha KARANNAGODA used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Wasantha KARANNAGODA
Admiral
Primary Name
Wasantha Kumar JAYADEVA
Admiral
Primary Name Variation
Wasantha Kumar Jayadeva KARANNAGODA
Admiral
Primary Name Variation
What are the personal details of Wasantha KARANNAGODA ?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Nov 22, 1952
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Admiral of the Fleet
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.