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
Esmaeil KOUSHA is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because: he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran, namely being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious violations with respect to the right to life and right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Iran in his role as Governor of Kurdistan and in the suppression of protests.
OFSI Group ID
15634
What alternative names has Esmaeil Zarei Kousha used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Esmaeil Zarei Kousha
Primary Name
Ismail Kosha
Primary Name Variation
What are the personal details of Esmaeil Zarei Kousha?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
1978
Ghorveh, Kurdistan
Iran
Iran
Governor of Kurdistan
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.