US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list
[REGULATORY ACTION]Mar 24, 2023 · BelAZ · BELAZ-7513R Robotic Dump Truck · Chernogorsky open-pit mine, Khakassia, Russia
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Mar 24, 2023
Primary Entity
BelAZ
Robotic Platform
BELAZ-7513R Robotic Dump Truck
Jurisdiction / Location
Chernogorsky open-pit mine, Khakassia, Russia
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On March 24, 2023, the US Treasury Department added BelAZ and its Director Sergei Nikiforovich to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list pursuant to Executive Order 14038. BelAZ was designated for being a state-owned enterprise generating significant revenue for the Lukashenka regime and for repressing worker protests following the fraudulent August 2020 presidential election. The EU, Canada, and Ukraine had previously sanctioned BelAZ in 2021.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1365
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1365
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list?
On March 24, 2023, the US Treasury Department added BelAZ and its Director Sergei Nikiforovich to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list pursuant to Executive Order 14038. BelAZ was designated for being a state-owned enterprise generating significant revenue for the Lukashenka regime and for repressing worker protests following the fraudulent August 2020 presidential election. The EU, Canada, and Ukraine had previously sanctioned BelAZ in 2021.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 24, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list?
BELAZ-7513R Robotic Dump Truck by BelAZ is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Chernogorsky open-pit mine, Khakassia, Russia.
Has anyone responded to US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.