OFSI sanctions listing
Walid ZGHA'IB
Walid ZGHA'IB is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Chemical Weapons programme, listed on 21/01/2019. Head of Institute 2000 of the SSRC. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Syria nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):CHW0002. Important employee at Scientific Studies and Research Centre (listed under both the Syria and Chemical Weapons sanctions regimes). Works under Amr Armanazi and Salam Tohme (both listed under the Syria sanctions regime). (UK Statement of Reasons):Walid Zughaib is the Director of Institute 2000, the division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) responsible for mechanical development and production for Syria’s chemical weapons programme. As a result of his senior position within Institute 2000, he is also associated with the designated entity SSRC. (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) — Chemical Weapons |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Chemical Weapons |
| Date listed | 21/01/2019 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13746 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Head of Institute 2000 of the SSRC |
|---|---|
| Nationality / country | Syria |
Deep-research dossier
Not yet deep-researched
The instant review above is drawn from the public lists. A deep-research dossier goes much further — an analyst-grade OSINT report: associate & co-investment network screening, structural / ownership opacity, a dated risk trajectory, an 8-factor scoring model, and numbered, source-linked evidence. See the format in the design system.
Clarifications & right of reply
Are you Walid ZGHA'IB, or an authorised representative?
You — or your counsel or agent — can file a clarification and supporting documents against this record. Filings are reviewed and verified before anything is published; submissions are never posted automatically.
File a clarification or document
Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13746 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |