The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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
Agent in the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN). Head of Investigations at the Directorate-General of Military Counter-Intelligence (Dirección General de Contrainteligencia Militar (DGCIM)) between at least 2017 and December 2018. Responsible for serious human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and the ill- treatment of detainees in DGCIM facilities by members of the DGCIM under his command. Also responsible for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition by members of the DGCIM under his command. Linked to the death of Captain Acosta.
OFSI Group ID
13795
What alternative names has Rafael Antonio Franco Quintero used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Rafael Antonio Franco Quintero
Brigadier General
Primary name
What are the personal details of Rafael Antonio Franco Quintero?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Oct 14, 1973
Venezuela
Venezuela 11311672
Former Head of Investigations at the Dirección General de Contrainteligencia Militar (General Directorate of Military Counter-Intelligence) (DGCIM)
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.