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
Brigadier General Thant Zin Oo was Commander of the paramilitary 8th Security Police Battalion of the Myanmar Army during August and September 2017. As commander, he was responsible for the actions of the 8th Security Police Battalion under his command and therefore responsible for serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state by the 8th Security Police Battalion. These include unlawful killings, repression of the civilian population and systematic burning of Rohingya houses and buildings.
OFSI Group ID
13693
What alternative names has Thant Zin Oo used?
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Thant Zin Oo
Commander
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What are the personal details of Thant Zin Oo?
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Position
Male
Myanmar
Commander of the 8th Security Police Battalion
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