United Nations Security Council Sanctions

For the up-to-date position of the United Nations Security Council sanctions implemented in Hong Kong, please refer to the "United Nations Sanctions Ordinance" (Chapter 537 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and its subsidiary legislation on the website of the Department of Justice.

For the lists of individuals and entities subject to targeted arms-related sanctions under the regulations made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537), please see the following references for details.

For the lists of individuals and entities subject to targeted financial sanctions under the regulations made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537), please see the following references for details.

For the lists of individuals subject to travel ban under the regulations made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537), please see the following references for details.

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Individuals or entities affected by targeted financial sanctions as a result of mistaken identification or confusion with individuals or entities on the above Sanctions Lists may submit written requests for clarification to the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, after requesting an explanation from the institution that froze the assets, including a request that they identify which individual or entity on the Sanctions Lists forms the basis for the freezing action.

Post:	Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch), 23/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong.
Email:	citbenq@cedb.gov.hk
Fax:	(852) 2918 1273

All persons are required to report any asset frozen or actions taken in compliance with the targeted financial sanctions requirements by filing a Suspicious Transaction Report (“STR”) to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (“JFIU”). The relevant procedures can be found on the website of the JFIU.

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Last revision date: 28 May 2022