OFSI sanctions listing
TAYZA
TAYZA is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Myanmar programme, listed on 02/09/2021. Chairman of Htoo Group of Companies. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Myanmar nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):MYA0028. (UK Statement of Reasons):The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations in Myanmar for decades, including the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in 2017, ongoing attacks on other ethnic groups and the 2021 coup and associated repression of the civilian population and serious human rights violations including killings, arbitrary detention and torture. U Tay Za has provided support for these activities in his role as an arms dealer for the military responsible for brokering deals with Russia for arms. Further or alternatively, he has made funds or economic resources available and/or he is or has been involved in the supply of goods and/or technology, which could contribute to serious human rights violations. Further, and/or alternatively, U Tay Za is associated with the military through his extensive links with the former and current junta regimes. (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) — Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Myanmar |
| Date listed | 02/09/2021 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:14139 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Chairman of Htoo Group of Companies |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18/07/1964 |
| Place of birth | Yangon, Myanmar |
| Nationality / country | Myanmar |
| Address(es) | Myanmar |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:14139 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |