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Than NYEIN

Aliases

U Than NYEIN

Nationality

Burma

DoB

1952-02-29

Address

No 67, Yin Mar Myaing St, Su Paung, Thuwunna, Theingangyun Tsp, Rangoon, Burma

Reg. ID

MA370433, Passport; 12YAKANAN007001, National ID No.

Official reason

The following nine individuals, who are members of the military regime, are designated pursuant to E.O.14014 for being foreign persons who are or were leaders or officials of the Government of Burma on or after February 2, 2021: Than Nyein is the governor of the Central Bank of Burma

Other Information

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0180

Date of listing

2021-05-17

Program information

Authority

US

Program

Executive Order 14014

Regime

OFAC country specific

Target State

Myanmar

Measures

Blocking Property, Suspending Entry, Trade sanctions

Official Information

On February 10, 2021, the President, invoking the authority of, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706) (IEEPA), issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14014 of February 10, 2021, “Blocking Property With Respect to the Situation in Burma” (86 FR 9429, February 12, 2021). In E.O. 14014, the President determined that...

Additional Details

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Program URL

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/01/2021-11483/burma-sanctions-regulations