Artem Valeryvich OCHICHENKO
Sanctioned entityBorn 8 Nov 1992 (33 years old),Russia. Named in 2 sanctions listings.
Summary
Members of GRU Unit 74455
On October 15, 2020, a federal grand jury sitting in the Western District of Pennsylvania returned an indictment against six Russian military intelligence officers for their alleged roles in targeting and compromising computer systems worldwide, including those relating to critical infrastructure in Ukraine, a political campaign in France, and the country of Georgia; international victims of the “NotPetya” malware attacks (including critical infrastructure providers); and international victims associated with the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and investigations of nerve agent attacks that have been publicly attributed to the Russian government. The indictment charges the defendants, Artem Valeryevich Ochichenko,
Ochichenko is alleged to have been a Russian military intelligence officer, assigned to Unit 74455. He was last known to be located in Moscow, Russia.
Sanctions and listings2
- 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
- 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
Director Disqualification Sanction, travel ban and asset freeze
Artem Valeryvich OCHICHENKO is or has been an involved person in relevant cyber activity commissioned by GRU Unit 74455. In this capacity, Artem Valeryvich OCHICHENKO is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation of relevant cyber activity. Such activity that Artem Valeryvich OCHICHENKO is or has been involved in undermines, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, propsperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom.
Programme GB-CYBReference 17002Reference CYB0074Last updated 31 Jul 2025gov.ukgov.uk
Positions held1
Period not retained
Officer in the Russian Federation's Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU)
Other names2
Also known as2
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