Is Rafael Enrique BASTARDO MENDOZA on a sanctions list?
Yes. Rafael Enrique BASTARDO MENDOZA appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/10/2020.
Rafael Bastardo was Commander of FAES, the Special Action Force of the Venezuelan National Police between 2017 and 2019. There is reliable evidence that FAES committed serious human rights violations during Bastardo’s period in command. The recent UN Independent International Fact Finding Mission (IIFFM) report shows reasonable grounds to suspect that FAES was involved in multiple cases of extrajudicial executions. As FAES Commander, Bastardo is responsible for the human rights violations committed by FAES forces under his command. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
- National ID: 14.335.819
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 Rafael Enrique BASTARDO MENDOZA 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 12/10/2020.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.