OFSI sanctions listing
Ali DERAKHSHAN
Ali DERAKHSHAN is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons programme, listed on 22/10/2025. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Iran nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):GIM0027. (UK Statement of Reasons):The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect Ali DERAKHSHAN is an involved person under the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 ("the Regulations") on the basis of the following grounds: (1) He is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by facilitating the unlawful arrival in a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it with a view to obtaining any gain or benefit. Specifically, he is in charge of the day-to-day operations of ALPA TRADING FZCO which purchases equipment, namely engines, motors and spare parts, from East Asia for the purpose of facilitating the irregular arrival of migrants across the English Channel into the United Kingdom. 2) He is or has been involved in a relevant activity, namely people smuggling, by profiting financially from the unlawful arrival in a country of individuals who are not a national of that country or permanently resident in it. Specifically, he is in charge of the day-to-day operations of ALPA TRADING FZCO and has profited financially from the irregular arrival of migrants across the English Channel into the United Kingdom. (Gender):Male
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) — Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons |
| Date listed | 22/10/2025 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:17202 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 26/12/1983 |
|---|---|
| Nationality / country | IranUnited Arab Emirates |
| Address(es) | 204 Nouf Tower, Umm Hurair Road, Deira, Dubai · United Arab Emirates |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:17202 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |