OFSI sanctions listing
Motlaq Amer AL MARRANI
Motlaq Amer AL MARRANI is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Yemen programme, listed on 28/09/2022. Former Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB) (Intelligence Agency). This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Yemen nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):YEM0011. (UN Ref):YEi.011. (UK Statement of Reasons):Former Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB), oversaw detainees of the NSB who were subjected to torture and other mistreatment while detained, planned and directed illegal arrests and detention of humanitarian workers and the unlawful diversion of humanitarian assistance in violation of international humanitarian law. (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) — Yemen |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Yemen |
| Date listed | 28/09/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15591 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Former Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB) (Intelligence Agency) |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 01/01/1984 |
| Place of birth | Al-Jawf, Yemen |
| Nationality / country | Yemen |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:15591 |
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