Wasantha Karannagoda

Sanctioned entity

Born 22 Nov 1952 (73 years old),Sri Lanka. Named in 2 sanctions listings.

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Summary

The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Sanctions and listings2

(U) Actions Taken Pursuant to Section 7031(c)(1) for Involvement in a GVHR :
US State DepartmentUS Anti-Kleptocracy and Human Rights Visa RestrictionsUnited States
(1)(C) Public Designation.
state.gov state.gov
Effective
24 Mar 2025
UK sanctions relating to global human rights - The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Director Disqualification Sanction, travel ban and asset freeze
Wasantha KARANNAGODA is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis that he has been and remains responsible for an activity that amounts to a serious violation of an individual's right to life and right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Specifically, KARANNAGODA was the Commander of the Navy between September 2005 and July 2009 and during this time the Sri Lankan Navy under KARANNAGODA’s command responsibility committed human rights violations including illegal killings and engaged in activities amounting to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Programme GB-HRReference GHR0149Reference 16831Last updated 9 Apr 2025gov.uk gov.uk

Positions held1

Period not retained
Admiral of the Fleet

Other names3

Also known as3

Wasantha Kumar JAYADEVAWasantha Kumar Jayadeva KARANNAGODAWasantha KARANNAGODA

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