Sergey Aleksandrovich MORGACHEV
Sanctioned entityBorn 22 May 1977 (49 years old),Ukraine. Named in 2 sanctions listings.
Summary
Morgachev is alleged to have been a Russian military intelligence officer holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, assigned to Unit 26165. Morgachev was last known to be located in Moscow, Russia.
Members of GRU Unit 26165
NCIC: W984305395
Sanctions and listings2
- Effective
- 18 Jul 2025
UK sanctions relating to cyber activity - The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze, travel ban and director disqualification sanction
As a member of GRU Unit 26165, Sergey Aleksandrovich MORGACHEV has been involved in relevant cyber activity in that he was responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commissioning, planning or preparation of relevant cyber activity. Such activity that Sergey Aleksandrovich MORGACHEV has been involved in, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom.
Programme GB-CYBReference 16993Reference CYB0094Last updated 31 Jul 2025gov.ukgov.uk
- Effective
- 20 Feb 2026
Russia Sanctions Act 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeNew Zealand Russia SanctionsNew ZealandSanctioned
Aircraft Ban, travel ban, service prohibition, dealing with securities, asset freeze and ship ban
Malicious Russian Cyber Actor, undermining of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Programme NZ-RSA2022mfat.govt.nz
Positions held1
Period not retained
Officer in the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU)
Other names1
Also known as1
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