Is Fawaz Mikhail GERGES on a sanctions list?

Fawaz Mikhail GERGES is the CEO of AL-SAYYAD COMPANY FOR GUARDING AND PROTECTION SERVICES. GERGES is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is engaging in and providing support for actions or policies that have destabilised Ukraine or undermined or threatened the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. By virtue of his position, he is responsible for the recruitment of fighters and mercenaries in Syria to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023. — 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 Fawaz Mikhail GERGES 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 7/26/2022.

Where can I verify this record?

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