Is Aleksandr Valerievich Obraztsov on a sanctions list?

Lieutenant Colonel Aleksandr Valerievich OBRAZTSOV (“OBRAZTSOV”) is and/or has been responsible for activities that amount to serious violations of the right not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and the right to life. Namely, OBRAZTSOV as Deputy Head of the Arctic Penal Colony IK-3, is responsible for the mistreatment of prisoners through the operations and conditions at Arctic Penal Colony IK-3. This mistreatment likely contributed to the death of Alexei Navalny, including the failure to ensure the provision of adequate medical treatment and/or the failure to provide, timely access for emergency services to provide treatment. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Aleksandr Valerievich Obraztsov on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 2/21/2024.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.