Diplomacy

Japan Freezes Assets of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Related Individuals

Friday, September 9, 2011

Tokyo- (PanOrient News) Japan has decided to implement measures to freeze the assets of 15 individuals and 6 entities, including Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his related entities, in view of the current international situation surrounding the Syrian Arab Republic.

A statement by the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo today said the measures (payment and capital transaction regulations) are adopted in view of the current international situation surrounding the Syrian Arab Republic, and in order to contribute to the international efforts for international peace aimed at the resolution of this issue.

The measures against Syria, taken under the Japanese Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, are in line with the measures being taken by other major countries, the statement said.

Below is a provisional translation of the measures as provided by the Foreign Ministry:

Note 1. Contents of the measures
Starting today, Japan implements the measures below, under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, on Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his related individuals and entities designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice (issued today).

(1) Payment restriction
A license system is required for payments to the individuals and entities designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice.

(2) Restriction on capital transactions
A license system is required for capital transactions (i.e., contract of money deposit, trust, and loans) with the individuals and entities designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice.

Note 2. The designation
(15 Individuals )
1. Al-Assad, Bashar - President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Date of birth: 11/09/1965, Place of birth: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: D1903

2. Al Shar', Farouk - Vice-President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Date of birth: 10/12/1938

3. Al-Chaar, Mohammad Ibrahim - Interior Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Date of birth: 1950

4. Mahmoud, Ali Habib - Former Defense Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, Date of birth: 1939, Place of birth: Tartus, Syrian Arab Republic

5 . Al-Assad, Maher - Commander of the Army's 4th Armoured Division, Young brother of Al-Assad Bashar, Date of birth: 08/12/1967, Passport Number: 4138

6. Makhlouf, Rami - Syrian businessman, Cousin of Al-Assad Bashar, Date of birth: 10/07/1969, Place of birth: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: 454224

7. Makhluf, Hafez - Head of Unit in Syrian General Intelligence Directorate,
Date of birth: 02/04/1971, Place of birth: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: 2246

8. Najib, Atef - Former Head of Political Security Directorate in Daraa

9. Qudsiyah, Abd Al-Fatah - Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Date of birth: 1953, Place of birth: Hama, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: D0005788

10. Mamlouk, Ali - Head of Syrian General Intelligence Directorate, Date of birth: 19/02/1946, Place of birth: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: 983

11. Zaytoun, Mohammed Dib - Head of Political Security Directorate, Date of birth: 20/05/1951, Place of birth: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: D000001300

12. Ghazali, Rustum - Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside Branch, Date of birth: 03/05/1953, Place of birth: Daraa, Syrian Arab Republic, Passport Number: D000000887

13. Shawkat, Asif - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces, Date of birth: 15/01/1950, Place of birth: Tartus, Syrian Arab Republic

14. Ikhtiyar, Hisham - Head of Syrian National Security Bureau, Date of birth: 1941

15. Hamsho, Mohamed - Syrian businessman, Date of birth: 20/05/1966, Passport Number: 002954347

(6 Entities)
1. Syrian General Intelligence Directorate

2. Syrian Military Intelligence

3. Syrian Air Force Intelligence

4. Bena Properties

5. Al Mashreq Investment Fund, Address: P.O.Box 108, Damascus, TEL: 963-112110059/963-112110043, FAX: 963-933333149

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