OFSI sanctions listing
Wasantha KARANNAGODA
Wasantha KARANNAGODA 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 24/03/2025. Admiral. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Sri Lanka nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):GHR0149. (UK Statement of Reasons):Wasantha KARANNAGODA is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis that he has been and remains responsible for an activity that amounts to a serious violation of an individual's right to life and right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Specifically, KARANNAGODA was the Commander of the Navy between September 2005 and July 2009 and during this time the Sri Lankan Navy under KARANNAGODA’s command responsibility committed human rights violations including illegal killings and engaged in activities amounting to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (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 | 24/03/2025 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16831 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Admiral |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22/11/1952 |
| Place of birth | Sri Lanka |
| Nationality / country | Sri Lanka |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16831 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |