Rami Makhlouf
Sanctioned entityBorn 10 Jul 1969 (57 years old),Syria. Named in 16 sanctions listings.
Summary
(Date of UN designation: 2011-05-09)
000098044 (passport-National passport) (Passport No 000098044; Issue number 002-03-0015187)
PASSEPORT: {"Commentaire": "n° de délivrance 002-03-0015187", "NumeroPasseport": "000098044"}
(UE) 442/2011 du 09/05/2011 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 304)
Related to Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614), Al Mashreq Investment Fund (AMIF) (SSID 200-12346), Bena Properties (SSID 200-12342) and Cham Holding (SSID 200-12406)
Numéro de passeport : 000098044 Numéro de délivrance 002-03-0015187
Name Rami MAKHLOUF: Businessman operating in Syria with interests in the financial services, transport and property sectors; he has financial interests in and/or holds senior and executive positions in the investment funds Al Mashreq, Bena Properties and Cham Holding.
Mitglied der Familie Makhlouf; Sohn von Ghada Mhanna und Mohammad Makhlouf (19.10.1932–12.09.2020; Onkel von Bashar al-Assad); Cousin von Bashar al-Assad; Ehemann von Razan Othman; einflussreicher Geschäftsmann; hat finanzielle Interessen an oder bekleidet leitende und geschäftsführende Positionen in den Investmentfonds Al Mashreq, Bena Properties und Cham Holding; Inhaber von Milk Man Dairy Products; ehemaliger Präsident von Syriatel.
(UE) 2023/1027 du 25/05/2023 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 3579)
Leading businessman operating in Syria with interests in the financial services, transport and property sectors. He has financial interests in and/or holds senior and executive positions in the investment funds Al Mashreq, Bena Properties and Cham Holding. He furnishes financing and support to the former al-Assad regime, through his business interests. He is an influential member of the Makhlouf family and closely connected to the Assad family; cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad.
Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie et ayant des intérêts dans les secteurs des services financiers, des transports et de l’immobilier. Il détient des intérêts financiers et/ou occupe des postes d’encadrement et de direction dans le fonds d’investissement Al Mashreq, Bena Properties et Cham Holding. Il fournit financement et soutien à l’ancien régime d’al-Assad via ses intérêts commerciaux. Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad.
(UE) 2018/774 du 28/05/2018 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 186)
アサド大統領の従兄弟
(also Rami Mohammad MAKHLOUF, Rami MAKHLUF, Rami Bin Mohammed MAKHLOUF)
(UE) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 3930)
Prominent business figure and financial backer of the Syrian regime. Close associate and cousin of President Bashar AL-ASSAD and Mahir AL-ASSAD. Passport No.: 000098044; 002-03-0015187
(also Rami Mohammad MAKHLOUF, Rami MAKHLOUF, Rami Bin Mohammed MAKHLOUF)
Business interests: Interests in Syriatel, Cham Holding, Ramak Development and Humanitarian Projects LLC and Al Mashreq Investment Fund The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Syrian businessman
(UE) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 191)
Businessman operating in Syria with interests in the financial services, transport and property sectors; he has financial interests in and/or holds senior and executive positions in the investment funds Al Mashreq, Bena Properties and Cham Holding.
(also Rami Mohammad MAKHLOUF, Rami MAKHLOUF, Rami MAKHLUF)
(also Rami MAKHLOUF, Rami MAKHLUF, Rami Bin Mohammed MAKHLOUF)
Sanctions and listings16
- Listed
- 26 May 2023
- Effective
- 9 May 2011
EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - SYR
Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
Designation date published: 2011-05-09
2023/1027 (OJ L139)
Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3320.91eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 24 May 2011
Special Economic Measures Act - Syria
Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions ListCanada
Part 2
Programme CA-SEMAReference 12international.gc.cainternational.gc.ca
EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - (UE) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2018/774 du 28/05/2018 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 442/2011 du 09/05/2011 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2023/1027 du 25/05/2023 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 )
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie et ayant des intérêts dans les secteurs des services financiers, des transports et de l’immobilier. Il détient des intérêts financiers et/ou occupe des postes d’encadrement et de direction dans le fonds d’investissement Al Mashreq, Bena Properties et Cham Holding. Il fournit financement et soutien à l’ancien régime d’al-Assad via ses intérêts commerciaux. Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad.
Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3320.91gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 31 Dec 2020
UK sanctions relating to Syria - The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze, travel ban and director disqualification sanction
There are reasonable grounds to suspect that they are an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because they are or have been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the Assad regime, implementing or connected to the repressive police of that regime and/or involved in supporting or benefitting from the Assad regime.
Programme GB-SYRReference 11913Reference SYR0204Last updated 1 May 2025gov.ukgov.uk
- Listed
- 27 Jul 2012
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
Council of the European UnionEU Consolidated Travel BansEuropean Union
regulationType=council decision; organisationType=council
Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025, (ue) 442/2011 du 09/05/2011, (ue) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020, (ue) 2023/1027 du 25/05/2023 and (ue) 2018/774 du 28/05/2018
Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne
Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie et ayant des intérêts dans les secteurs des services financiers, des transports et de l’immobilier. Il détient des intérêts financiers et/ou occupe des postes d’encadrement et de direction dans le fonds d’investissement Al Mashreq, Bena Properties et Cham Holding. Il fournit financement et soutien à l’ancien régime d’al-Assad via ses intérêts commerciaux. Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad.
- Listed
- 27 Jul 2012
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Effective
- 9 Sep 2011
シリアのアル・アサド大統領及びその関係者等（個人）
Ministry of FinanceJapan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible PeopleJapan
Reference 6mof.go.jp
- Listed
- 27 Jul 2012
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 27 Jul 2012
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 21 Feb 2008
Syria-Related Sanctions (EO 13894) - PAARSSR-EO13894
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
PAARSSR-EO13894 and block
Executive Order 14312 (PAARSSR)
Executive Order 13894 (Syria-related)
Programme US-SYR-RELReference 10725treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
- Listed
- 26 May 2023; 29 May 2020
EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2023/1027 (OJ L139)
2020/716 (OJ L168)
Programme EU-SYRfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 7 Mar 2025
Official designation
Federal Department of Foreign AffairsSwitzerland Asset Freezes of Foreign Politically Exposed PersonsSwitzerland
Programme CH-FIAA-SYeda.admin.chfedlex.admin.chfedlex.admin.ch
- Listed
- 20 Jun 2025; 9 Jun 2023; 26 Jun 2020; 17 Jun 2026; 12 Jun 2018; 5 Nov 2013; 10 Jun 2016; 19 Jan 2016
- Effective
- 20 Jun 2025; 9 Jun 2023; 26 Jun 2020; 17 Jun 2026; 12 Jun 2018; 6 Nov 2013; 10 Jun 2016; 19 Jan 2016
Measures Against Syria - Ordinance of 8 June 2012 on measures against Syria (SR 946.231.172.7)
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-SYRIAReference 11672seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
Syria Sanctions Regime - Autonomous (Syria)
Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia
Travel ban and targeted financial sanction
Designated under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 on 2 March 2012. Formerly listed on the RBA Consolidated List as 2011SYR0013. Instrument of first designation and declaration: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Syria) List 2012 [F2012L00482] Relisted on 12 January 2024.
Designated under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 on 2 March 2012. Formerly listed on the RBA Consolidated List as 2011SYR0013. Instrument of first designation and declaration: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Syria) List 2012 [F2012L00482] Relisted on 12 January 2024.
Programme AU-SYRIALast updated 12 Jan 2024dfat.gov.audfat.gov.au
Positions held4
Period not retained
ビジネスマン
Period not retained
Syrian businessman
Period not retained
Homme d'affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie
Period not retained
Businessman; cousin of President Bashar Al‐Assad.
Connections16
Family10
- Makhlouf MohammedSanctionedExport controlledClose associate of PEPFatherBorn 19 Oct 1932Syria
- Anisa MakhloufClose associate of PEPPoliticianAunt; relativeBorn 5 Nov 1930
- Bashar Al-AssadSanctionedDebarredPEPPoliticianRelative; paternal cousinBorn 11 Sep 1965Syria
- Child
- Ihab MakhloufSanctionedExport controlledClose associate of PEPSiblingBorn 21 Jan 1973Syria
- Makhlouf MohammedSanctionedExport controlledClose associate of PEPParentBorn 19 Oct 1932Syria
Owns3
All 3 markedSanctionedDebarredExport controlled- Share not statedOwned or Controlled BySyria
- Share not statedOwned or Controlled BySyria
- Share not statedOwned or Controlled BySyria
Other links2
All 2 markedSanctionedDebarredExport controlled- Represented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 1 Sep 1964Syria
- Represented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 1972Syria
Identifiers10
| Identifier | Number | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| ID number | 000098044 | |
| Passport | 454224 | |
| Passport | 002-03-0015187 | |
| Passport | 000098044 | |
| Passport | 98044 | |
| Passport | 98044 | Syria |
| National passport | 000098044 | Syria |
| Passport | 454224 | |
| Passport | 000098044 | Syria |
| National passport | 000098044 | Syria |
Other names25
Also known as24
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