Is Mohammed HAMCHO on a sanctions list?
Yes. Mohammed HAMCHO appears on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions maintained by European Union / European Commission (EU). Listed on 5/29/2020.
Leading businessman operating in Syria, with interests in the engineering and construction, media, hospitality and health sector. He has financial interest in and/or holds senior and executive positions within a number of companies in Syria, in particular Hamsho international, Hamsho Communication, Mhg International, Jupiter for Investment and Tourism project and Syria Metal industries. He plays an important role in the business community in Syria as general secretary of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce (appointed by the then Minister for economy Khodr Orfali in December 2014), chairman of the China-Syria Bilateral Business Councils (since March 2014) and chairman of the Syrian Metal and Steel Council (since December 2015). He has close business relationships with key figures of the Syrian regime, including Maher Al-Assad. Mohammed Hamcho benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime through his business interests, and is associated with persons benefiting from and providing support to this regime.
- National passport: 002954347 · UNKNOWN
What does inclusion on EU-CONS mean?
Inclusion on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List means EU persons and entities are required to freeze funds and economic resources of the listed party and refrain from making funds or resources available, in line with the relevant Council Regulation.
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 Mohammed HAMCHO on a sanctions list?
- Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions published by European Union / European Commission. 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 5/29/2020.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fsd/fsf/public/files/xmlFullSanctionsList/content?token=dG9rZW4tMjAxNw.