OFAC Sanctions Person, Company for Supporting Myanmar Military
The Office of Foreign Assets Control this week sanctioned one person and one entity for helping Myanmar’s military purchase weapons. The designations, announced alongside similar measures by the EU (see 2211080006), target Kyaw Min Oo, a Myanmar national and businessman…
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with close ties to the country’s military, and Sky Aviator, his company. OFAC said Kyaw Min Oo has “facilitated arms deals and weapons purchases on behalf” of Myanmar’s military, and has helped arrange visits to Myanmar by high-ranking foreign military officers. Sky Aviator is used to “facilitate upgrades and maintenance” of the country’s military aircraft, OFAC said.