OFSI sanctions listing
Vakhtang GOMELAURI
Vakhtang GOMELAURI is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Global Human Rights programme, listed on 19/12/2024. Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Georgia nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):GHR0143. (UK Statement of Reasons):Vakhtang Gomelauri is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis of the following ground: Vakhtang Gomelauri is and/or has been responsible for activity which amounts to a serious violation of the right of individuals not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Specifically, during the protests that occurred following the announcement of the suspension of EU accession talks, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia oversaw the police force's disproportionate use of violence against protestors. (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 Human Rights |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Global Human Rights |
| Date listed | 19/12/2024 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16711 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24/12/1974 |
| Nationality / country | Georgia |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16711 |
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