OFSI sanctions listing
Isabel DOS SANTOS
Isabel DOS SANTOS is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Global Anti-Corruption programme, listed on 21/11/2024. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Angola nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):GAC0050. (UK Statement of Reasons):Isabel DOS SANTOS is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Anti-Corruption Regulations 2021 on the basis of the following grounds: DOS SANTOS is or has been involved in (1) being responsible for or engaging in serious corruption; (2) profiting financially or obtaining any other benefit from serious corruption. Specifically, DOS SANTOS, whilst head of Angolan state oil firm Sonangol, misappropriated more than 50 million GBP for her own financial benefit and, whilst director of the Angolan telecoms company Unitel SA, misappropriated more than 300 million GBP for her own financial benefit. (Gender):Female
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 Anti-Corruption |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Global Anti-Corruption |
| Date listed | 21/11/2024 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16694 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 20/04/1973 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality / country | AngolaAzerbaijan |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16694 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |