The Isle of Man Treasury issued a sanctions update confirming that one individual has been added to the UK Sanctions List under the Iran sanctions regime, bringing the person within the scope of an asset freeze as applied in the Isle of Man. The new listing covers Aliakbar Ansari (also known as Ali Ansari; UK Sanctions List reference IRN0254; born 26 December 1968). The statement of reasons cites suspected involvement through facilitating and supporting hostile activity by the Government of Iran, including by providing economic resources to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Where a person or entity is suspected to match a UK Sanctions List entry and funds or economic resources are held or dealt with, assets must be frozen immediately, checks should be made to avoid false positives, and assets must not be dealt with or made available without an exemption or licence. Frozen assets and suspected breaches, including blocked attempted transactions, must be reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit, and screening should also consider entities owned or controlled (directly or indirectly) by designated persons.
The Treasury (Isle of Man) 2025-10-30
Isle of Man Treasury publicises UK Iran sanctions asset-freeze designation of Aliakbar Ansari
The Isle of Man Treasury has updated its sanctions list, adding Aliakbar Ansari under the Iran sanctions regime, resulting in an asset freeze. Ansari is suspected of facilitating hostile activities for the Iranian government, including providing resources to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Entities must freeze assets immediately if linked to the UK Sanctions List and report any suspected breaches to the Financial Intelligence Unit.