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CHIT LINN MYING CO., LTD.

Sanctioned entity

Myanmar. Named in 11 sanctions listings.

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Lieu d’enregistrement: Myanmar/Birmanie - Principal établissement: Shwe Kokko, canton de Myawaddy, district de Myawaddy, État de Kayin, Myanmar/Birmanie

a group of companies controlled by Colonel Saw Chit Thu, Secretary General of the Karen/Kayin Border Guard Forces (BGF/KNA), an armed group affiliated with the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces), and his family.

(also CHIT LINN MYING CO., LTD.)

Chit Linn Myaing

(UE) 2024/2784 du 29/10/2024 (UE Myanmar (ex Birmanie) - R (UE) 401/2013) (FondementJuridique: 3826)

Place of registration: Myanmar/Burma; Principal place of business: Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy Township, Myawaddy District, Kayin State, Myanmar/Burma

Place of registration: Myanmar/Burma

Chit Linn Myaing Group (CLM) is a group of companies controlled by Colonel Saw Chit Thu, who is a founding member and Secretary-General of the Karen/Kayin Border Guard Forces (BGF)/Karen National Army (KNA), an armed group affiliated with the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces), and his family. CLM is involved and profits financially from activities in scam compounds, controlled by the BGF/KNA, in the area of Myawaddy township (Thai-Myanmar border), including, among others, the city of Shwe Kokko. Shwe Kokko is a hub for transnational crime, including online fraud, drug and human trafficking. The scam city is experiencing massive human rights violations, including forced labour and torture, thus threatening the peace, security and stability in Myanmar/Burma. To control the scam compounds, the BGF/KNA collaborates with the Tatmadaw, for example by informing the Tatmadaw about opponents of the government and by forcefully recruiting soldiers, thus further contributing to threatening the security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. Therefore, Chit Linn Myaing Group is engaged in actions that threaten peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma and is furthermore benefiting from the Myanmar Armed Forces. Chit Linn Myaing Group is associated with the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).

Name CLM group: Chit Linn Myaing

Chit Linn Myaing Group (CLM) est un groupe de sociétés contrôlé par le colonel Saw Chit Thu, membre fondateur et secrétaire général des gardes-frontières karens/kayins (BGF)/de l’armée nationale karen (KNA), un groupe armé affilié à la Tatmadaw (forces armées du Myanmar), et sa famille. CLM participe aux activités et tire des bénéfices financiers de centres d’escroquerie, contrôlés par les BGF/KNA, dans le canton de Myawaddy (à la frontière entre la Thaïlande et le Myanmar), y compris, entre autres, la ville de Shwe Kokko. Shwe Kokko est un pôle de la criminalité transnationale, y compris la fraude en ligne, les stupéfiants et la traite des êtres humains. Ce centre d’escroquerie connaît des violations massives des droits de l’homme, y compris le travail forcé et la torture, ce qui menace la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité au Myanmar/en Birmanie. Pour contrôler les centres d’escroquerie, les BGF/KNA collaborent avec la Tatmadaw, par exemple en lui communiquant des informations sur les opposants au gouvernement et en recrutant de force des soldats, contribuant ainsi davantage à menacer la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Par conséquent, Chit Linn Myaing Group participe à des actions qui menacent la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie et tire en outre avantage des forces armées du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Chit Linn Myaing Group est associé aux forces armées du Myanmar (Tatmadaw).

Lieu d’enregistrement : MYANMAR/BIRMANIE Principal établissement : Shwe Kokko, canton de Myawaddy, district de Myawaddy, État de Kayin, Myanmar/Birmanie

(also CHIT LINN MYAING CO., LTD, CHIT LINN MYAING, CHIT LIN MYAING COMPANY)

(Date of UN designation: 2024-10-29)

Sanctions and listings11

  • Listed
    12 Nov 2024

    Measures Against Myanmar - Ordinance of 17 October 2018 on measures against Myanmar (SR 946.231.157.5), annex 1

    State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland

    Programme SECO-MYANMARReference 79255seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

  • Listed
    29 Oct 2024

    EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Myanmar And Burma

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    2024/2784 (OJ L29102024)

    Programme EU-MMRfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Myanmar And Burma - MMR

    EUEU Sanctions MapEuropean Union

    Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (sectoral restrictive measures)

    Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

    Article 5ae(2), point (b): used for the transport of goods and technology used in the defence and security sector, from or to Russia, for use in Russia or for Russia’s warfare in Ukraine.

    Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure

    Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)

    Article 3s(2), point (g): owned, chartered or operated by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, are otherwise used in the name of, on behalf of, in relation with or for the benefit of such persons.

    Article 3s(2), point(g): are owned, chartered or operated by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, are otherwise used in the name of, on behalf of, in relation with or for the benefit of such persons

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(d): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies which undermine or threaten the economic subsistence or food security of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian grain, or the preservation of cultural heritage of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian cultural goods

    Article 5ae(1), point (a): used for the transfer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or missiles or related technologies or components thereof in support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

    Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33) Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.

    "Article 3s, paragraph 2(a): transport goods and technology used in the defence and security sector, from or to Russia, for use in Russia or for Russia’s warfare in Ukraine."

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(g): owned, chartered or operated by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, are otherwise used in the name of, on behalf of, in relation with or for the benefit of such persons.

    Article 3s(2), point (d): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies which undermine or threaten the economic subsistence or food security of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian grain, or the preservation of cultural heritage of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian cultural goods.

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(a): transport goods and technology used in the defence and security sector, from or to Russia, for use in Russia or for Russia’s warfare in Ukraine.

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).

    Article 3s(2), point (g): are owned, chartered or operated by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, are otherwise used in the name of, on behalf of, in relation with or for the benefit of such persons

    Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33) Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.

    Article 5ae(2), point (a): used for the transfer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or missiles or related technologies or components thereof in support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

    Article 3s(2), point (g): are owned, chartered or operated by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, are otherwise used in the name of, on behalf of, in relation with or for the benefit of such persons.

    Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.

    Article 5ae(1), point (c): used for the maritime transport of crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia by vessels practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).

    Chit Linn Myaing Group (CLM) is a group of companies controlled by Colonel Saw Chit Thu, who is a founding member and Secretary-General of the Karen/Kayin Border Guard Forces (BGF)/Karen National Army (KNA), an armed group affiliated with the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces), and his family. CLM is involved and profits financially from activities in scam compounds, controlled by the BGF/KNA, in the area of Myawaddy township (Thai-Myanmar border), including, among others, the city of Shwe Kokko. Shwe Kokko is a hub for transnational crime, including online fraud, drug and human trafficking. The scam city is experiencing massive human rights violations, including forced labour and torture, thus threatening the peace, security and stability in Myanmar/Burma. To control the scam compounds, the BGF/KNA collaborates with the Tatmadaw, for example by informing the Tatmadaw about opponents of the government and by forcefully recruiting soldiers, thus further contributing to threatening the security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. Therefore, Chit Linn Myaing Group is engaged in actions that threaten peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma and is furthermore benefiting from the Myanmar Armed Forces. Chit Linn Myaing Group is associated with the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).

    Article 3s, paragraph 2(c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.

    "Article 3s, paragraph 2(c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure."

    Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.

    Programme EU-MMRsanctionsmap.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    18 Sep 2025
    Effective
    8 Sep 2025

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    (UE) 2024/2784 du 29/10/2024

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies

    Chit Linn Myaing Group (CLM) est un groupe de sociétés contrôlé par le colonel Saw Chit Thu, membre fondateur et secrétaire général des gardes-frontières karens/kayins (BGF)/de l’armée nationale karen (KNA), un groupe armé affilié à la Tatmadaw (forces armées du Myanmar), et sa famille. CLM participe aux activités et tire des bénéfices financiers de centres d’escroquerie, contrôlés par les BGF/KNA, dans le canton de Myawaddy (à la frontière entre la Thaïlande et le Myanmar), y compris, entre autres, la ville de Shwe Kokko. Shwe Kokko est un pôle de la criminalité transnationale, y compris la fraude en ligne, les stupéfiants et la traite des êtres humains. Ce centre d’escroquerie connaît des violations massives des droits de l’homme, y compris le travail forcé et la torture, ce qui menace la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité au Myanmar/en Birmanie. Pour contrôler les centres d’escroquerie, les BGF/KNA collaborent avec la Tatmadaw, par exemple en lui communiquant des informations sur les opposants au gouvernement et en recrutant de force des soldats, contribuant ainsi davantage à menacer la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Par conséquent, Chit Linn Myaing Group participe à des actions qui menacent la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie et tire en outre avantage des forces armées du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Chit Linn Myaing Group est associé aux forces armées du Myanmar (Tatmadaw).

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • Listed
    26 Feb 2026
    Effective
    8 Sep 2025

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Listed
    26 Feb 2026
    Effective
    8 Sep 2025

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Listed
    26 Feb 2026
    Effective
    8 Sep 2025

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Listed
    8 Sep 2025

    Burma-Related Sanctions - BURMA-EO14014

    Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States

    BURMA-EO14014, TCO and block

    Executive Order 13581 (TCO)

    Executive Order 14014

    Programme US-BURMAReference 54752treasury.govofac.treasury.gov

  • EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Myanmar And Burma - (UE) 2024/2784 du 29/10/2024 (UE Myanmar (ex Birmanie) - R (UE) 401/2013)

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    Chit Linn Myaing Group (CLM) est un groupe de sociétés contrôlé par le colonel Saw Chit Thu, membre fondateur et secrétaire général des gardes-frontières karens/kayins (BGF)/de l’armée nationale karen (KNA), un groupe armé affilié à la Tatmadaw (forces armées du Myanmar), et sa famille. CLM participe aux activités et tire des bénéfices financiers de centres d’escroquerie, contrôlés par les BGF/KNA, dans le canton de Myawaddy (à la frontière entre la Thaïlande et le Myanmar), y compris, entre autres, la ville de Shwe Kokko. Shwe Kokko est un pôle de la criminalité transnationale, y compris la fraude en ligne, les stupéfiants et la traite des êtres humains. Ce centre d’escroquerie connaît des violations massives des droits de l’homme, y compris le travail forcé et la torture, ce qui menace la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité au Myanmar/en Birmanie. Pour contrôler les centres d’escroquerie, les BGF/KNA collaborent avec la Tatmadaw, par exemple en lui communiquant des informations sur les opposants au gouvernement et en recrutant de force des soldats, contribuant ainsi davantage à menacer la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Par conséquent, Chit Linn Myaing Group participe à des actions qui menacent la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité du Myanmar/de la Birmanie et tire en outre avantage des forces armées du Myanmar/de la Birmanie. Chit Linn Myaing Group est associé aux forces armées du Myanmar (Tatmadaw).

    Programme EU-MMRReference EU.12012.74gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    29 Oct 2024

    EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Myanmar And Burma - MMR

    Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council

    Designation date published: 2024-10-29

    2024/2784 (OJ L29102024)

    Programme EU-MMRReference EU.12015.71eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

Connections1

Owned by1

Identifiers3

IdentifierNumberIssued byIssuedExpires
ID number1206/2005-2006
Registration number1206/2005-2006
Registration number1206/2005-2006Myanmar19 Sep 2005

Other names9

Also known as9

Chit Linn Myaing Co., LTDChit Linn MyaingChit Lin Myaing CompanyCHIT LINN MYAINGCHIT LINN MYAING CO., LTDCLM groupCHIT LIN MYAING COMPANYChit Linn Myaing Group (CLM)Chit Linn Myaing Group

Addresses5

  • Shwe Kokko, Shwe Kokko, Myanmar

  • Myawaddy District, Kayin State, Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy Township, MYANMAR

  • Shwe Kokko, canton de Myawaddy, district de Myawaddy, État de Kayin, Myanmar/Birmanie

  • No. 1, Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy

  • Myanmar/Burma

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