Mohammad-Ali Ramin
Overview of Mohammad-Ali Ramin
| ID | IRN0059 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | Vice-Minister in charge of the Press up to December 2013|Former Vice Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in charge of the press (Nov 2009 – Dec 2010) 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 | Secretary-general of the World Holocaust Foundation, established at the International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust in 2006, which Ramin was responsible for organising on behalf of the Iranian Government. Main figure responsible for censorship as Vice-Minister in charge of the Press up to December 2013, being directly responsible for the closure of many reforming newspapers (Etemad, Etemad-e Melli, Shargh, etc.), closure of the Independent Press Syndicate and the intimidation or arrest of journalists. |
| OFSI Group ID | 12652 |
What alternative names has Mohammad-Ali Ramin used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad-Ali Ramin | Primary name |
What are the personal details of Mohammad-Ali Ramin?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Feb 04, 1954 | Dezful | Iran | Secretary-General of the World Holocaust Foundation. Former Vice Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in charge of the press (Nov 2009 – Dec 2010) | ||
| Male | 1954 | Dezful | Iran | Secretary-General of the World Holocaust Foundation. Former Vice Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in charge of the press (Nov 2009 – Dec 2010) |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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