Omurbekov Azatbek Asanbekovich

Russian Federation

Male

Motostrelkovy passage, 3, Knyaz-Volkonskoye, Khabarovsky district

EU

Colonel Azatbek Asanbekovich Omurbekov, head of the 392nd Military Training Center, is the former commander of the 64th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 35th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation, which killed, raped and tortured civilians in Bucha, Ukraine. These atrocities constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes. He was awarded the title of Hero of Russia. He was leading the actions of his military unit and nicknamed “the Butcher of Bucha” due to his direct responsibility in killings, rapes and torture in Bucha. Therefore, he is responsible for supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine.

CH

Art. 15 para. 1 and 4 (Financial sanctions) and art. 29 para. 1 (Travel ban), annexe 8

Colonel, commander of the 64th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 35th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation

2022-06-10

CH

Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72)

Switzerland country specific

Russia

Asset freeze, Travel ban, Trade sanctions, Financial restrictions, Transport restrictions, Other restrictions

Switzerland imposes these sanctions under the Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72). The measures follow the sanctions adopted by the European Union.