Is Arif KRASNIQI on a sanctions list?
Yes. Arif KRASNIQI appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 10/22/2025.
The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect Arif KRASNIQI is an involved person under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 ("the Regulations"} on the basis of the following grounds: (1) He is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling. By producing forged documents, he has been involved in facilitating the unlawful entry into a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it with a view to obtaining any gain or benefit. Specifically, he was an intermediary and facilitator who found "buyers" for the documents produced/altered by the KRASNIQI network. The KRASNIQI network created a sophisticated forgery laboratory in Kosovo with equipment to produce false or fraudulently alter "real" passports, identification cards and driving licences for over 50 countries including the United Kingdom. (2) He is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by profiting financially from the unlawful entry into a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it. Specifically, he profited from people smuggling as part of the KRASNIQI network. Specifically, he profited from his role as an intermediary and facilitator who found "buyers" for the documents produced/altered by the KRASNIQI network. The KRASNIQI network created a sophisticated forgery laboratory in Kosovo with equipment to produce false or fraudulently alter "real" passports, identification cards and driving licences for over 50 countries including the United Kingdom.
- Bulevard Zahir Pajaziti, 27, Pristina, Kosovo
- National ID: 1015491015
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 Arif KRASNIQI 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 10/22/2025.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.