OFSI sanctions listing
Arkady Alexandrovich GOSTEV
Arkady Alexandrovich GOSTEV is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 30/11/2022. Colonel of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Russia nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1665. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Arkady Alexandrovich GOSTEV is an involved person within the meaning of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because: 1) he is Director of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service, and therefore, GOSTEV is a head or deputy head of any other public body or agency of the Government of the Russian Federation; 2) GOSTEV is a Colonel in the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and, therefore, a member of the armed forces or law-enforcement organs of the Russian Federation of the rank of colonel, or equivalent, or higher; and 3) Through his role as Director of the Federal Penitentiary Service, GOSTEV is or has engaged in and provided support for the recruitment of soldiers to the Wagner group and, therefore, a policy and action which destabilises Ukraine or undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. (Phone number):766-83-68 (Email address):[email protected] (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) — Russia |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 30/11/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15642 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Colonel of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11/02/1961 |
| Place of birth | Shatsky, Ryazan, Russia |
| Nationality / country | RussiaRUSSIA |
| Passport(s) | 620120675 |
| Address(es) | LOBACHEVSKOGO, 92-12, MOSCOW · 117453 RUSSIA |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:15642 |
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