Is Aung Hlaing Oo on a sanctions list?

The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. As Managing Director of Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Co Ltd , Aung Hlaing Oo has used his commercial and personal position to provide support for these activities in his role as an importer and broker of arms. Through his control of MCM, he has acted as a key source of weapons and commercial support for the junta, including through his close political/commercial ties with Eastern Europe. Aung Hlaing Oo, has therefore, been involved in the supply of restricted goods and/or technology, which could have contributed to serious human rights violations. Aung Hlaing Oo, is also associated with the Commander in Chief, Min Aung Hlaing. — 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 Aung Hlaing Oo 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 3/25/2022.

Where can I verify this record?

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