OFSI sanctions listing
Jose Rafael CURRUCHICHE CUCUL
Jose Rafael CURRUCHICHE CUCUL 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 02/04/2025. Head of the Special Prosecution Office Against Impunity (La Fiscalía Especial contra la Impunidad). This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Guatemala nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):GAC0068. (UK Statement of Reasons):There are reasonable grounds to suspect that José Rafael Curruchiche Cucul (“Curruchiche”) is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) Curruchiche is or has been involved in serious corruption by being responsible for or engaging in serious corruption. Whilst a prosecutor within the Public Ministry (Ministerio Público, MP), a foreign public official exercising a judicial function, he accepted a promotion to Head of the Special Prosecution Office Against Impunity (Fiscalía Especial contra la Impunidad, FECI). He did so in anticipation of him improperly performing a public function as Head of the FECI, intentionally undermining corruption investigations into the Guatemalan political elite. (2) Curruchiche is or has been involved in serious corruption, by being responsible for the investigation or prosecution of serious corruption and intentionally failing to fulfil that responsibility. Whilst a prosecutor within the MP, a foreign public official exercising a judicial function, he accepted a promotion to Head of the FECI. He did so in anticipation of him improperly performing a public function as Head of the FECI, intentionally undermining corruption investigations into the Guatemalan political elite. (3) Curruchiche is or has used threats or intimidation to interfere in a law enforcement or judicial process in connection with serious corruption. Whilst a prosecutor within the MP, a foreign public official exercising a judicial function, he accepted a promotion to Head of the FECI. He did so in anticipation of him improperly performing a public function as Head of the FECI, intentionally undermining corruption investigations into the Guatemalan political elite. (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 Anti-Corruption |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Global Anti-Corruption |
| Date listed | 02/04/2025 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16842 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Head of the Special Prosecution Office Against Impunity (La Fiscalía Especial contra la Impunidad) |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28/07/1970 |
| Place of birth | Guatemala |
| Nationality / country | Guatemala |
| Passport(s) | 229488307 |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16842 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |