OFSI sanctions listing
ANSAE INSTITUTE
ANSAE INSTITUTE is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran (Nuclear) programme, listed on 24/05/2011. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):INU0048. (UK Statement of Reasons):Bonyad Taavon Sepah created Ansar Bank to provide financial and credit services to IRGC personnel. Initially, Ansar Bank operated as a credit union and transitioned into a fully fledged bank in mid 2009, upon receiving a license from Iran's Central Bank. Ansar Bank, formerly known as Ansar al Mojahedin, provides financial services to the IRGC. IRGC members received their salaries through Ansar Bank. In addition, Ansar Bank provides special benefits to IRGC personnel, including reduced rates for home furnishings, free or reduced-cost healthcare. (Phone number):+98 2122815280 5. +982122810046 (fax) (Website):www.ansarbank.com (Email address):[email protected]. [email protected] (Type of entity):Banking (Subsidiaries):Established by Bonyad Taavon Sepah (aka IRGC Cooperative Foundation)
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Iran (Nuclear) |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Iran (Nuclear) |
| Date listed | 24/05/2011 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:11581 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Nationality / country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Address(es) | Building No. 539, North Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran · 19575 497 Iran |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:11581 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |