Securities Commission of The Bahamas Notice on IOEAMA Haiti Sanctions

Date: 13 December 2023
To: All Registrants and Licensees
Re: International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, Chapter 16 (IOEAMA): Haiti Pursuant to section 3A of the International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, Chapter 16 (IOEAMA), licensees and registrants of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) are hereby informed that on 8 December 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) approved the addition of the entries specified in the United Nations press release attached hereto to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council’s press release as well as resolution 2653 (2022) can be found at the web addresses below:

1. Security Council Press Release: https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15520.doc.htm
2. Resolution 2653 (2022): s_res_2653.pdf (securitycouncilreport.org)
   Licensees and registrants are urged to take all appropriate actions to ensure full compliance with section 3A IOEAMA, Part IV, “Implementation of United Nations Security Resolutions”, of the Anti-Terrorism Act, and regulation 8 of the Anti-Terrorism Regulations. Licensees and registrants must confirm compliance within 30 days of the date of this notice and on a quarterly basis thereafter by submitting Form 1A or 1B attached, as appropriate. Please note that licensees and registrants are also required to submit confirmation of compliance to the Commission where there are no findings or ‘hits’. Licensees and registrants are further required to file an annual declaration, certifying that their operations are in full compliance with the aforementioned legislative provisions, signed by at least two Directors of its Board of Directors or in the alternative, one Director and the compliance officer registered with the Commission. The Commission further advises that the filing deadline relative to the annual declaration is 31 January annually. See Form 2 attached. Please be advised that failure to submit the required reports may result in disciplinary action, including a minimum fine of $200.00 per day per Order. All confirmations of compliance and declarations should be addressed to:
   The Executive Director
   Securities Commission of The Bahamas
   Poinciana House
   North Building, 2nd Floor
   31A East Bay Street
   P. O. Box N-8347
   Nassau, The Bahamas
   Email: SUDfilings@scb.gov.bs

Licensees and registrants are further urged to regularly consult the following UNSC website addresses, to ensure continued compliance, and accurate record keeping relating to United Nations Security Council Resolutions:

1. UNSC: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/
2. UNSC Sanctions list materials: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2653/materials
3. Consolidated UNSC Sanctions List: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list
   A copy of this notice, as well as the above-mentioned listing, can be found on the Commission’s website. Any inquiries concerning this notice may be directed to the Commission at:
   Poinciana House
   North Building, 2nd Floor
   31A East Bay Street
   P. O. Box N-8347
   Nassau, The Bahamas
   Email: info@scb.gov.bs
   Telephone: 1 (242) 397-4100

12/12/23, 8:01 PM Security Council 2653 Sanctions Committee Adds 4 Entries to Its Sanctions List | UN Press https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15520.doc.htm 1/2 United Nations PRESS RELEASE SC/15520 8 DECEMBER 2023 Security Council 2653 Sanctions Committee Adds 4 Entries to Its Sanctions List On 8 December 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. A. Individuals HTi.002 Name: 1: JOHNSON 2: ANDRE 3: na 4: na Title: na Designation: Leader of 5 Segond gang DOB:1997 POB: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Izo Nationality: Haiti Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 08 Dec. 2023 Other information: Gender: Male HTi.003 Name: 1: RENEL 2: DESTINA 3:na 4: na Title: na Designation: Main leader of Grand Ravine gang DOB: 11 Jun. 1982 POB: Haiti Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Ti Lapli Nationality: Haiti Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 08 Dec. 2023 Other information: Gender: Male HTi.004 Name: 1: WILSON 2: JOSEPH 3: na 4: na Title: na Designation: Leader of 400 Mawozo gang DOB: 28 Feb. 1993 POB: Haiti Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Lanmo San Jou Nationality: Haiti Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 08 Dec. 2023 Other information: Gender: Male HTi.005 Name: 1: VITELHOMME 2: INNOCENT 3: na 4: na Title: NA Designation: Leader of Kraze Barye gang. DOB: 27 Mar. 1986 POB: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Good quality a.k.a.: NA Low quality a.k.a.: NA Nationality: Haiti Passport no: NA National identification no: Haiti 004-341-263-3 Address: 64, Soisson, Tabarre 49, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Listed on: 08 Dec.2023 Other information: Gender: Male Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2653/press-releases. The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML format, may be found at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2653/materials. The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list. HAITI

FORM 1A
[REGISTRANT/LICENSEE LETTERHEAD]
NOTICE
RE: [Name of (i) International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Order Citation/ (ii) Notice of the listing to the United Nations Sanctions List] This notice is to confirm that [Name of Registrant/Licensee] has conducted a review of its databases and records (including transaction records) for any findings related to [Cite Order/and/or Individual/entity added to United Nations Sanctions List], and hereby confirms that there were no positive results. _______________________________ Compliance Officer

FORM 1B
[REGISTRANT/LICENSEE LETTERHEAD]
NOTICE
RE: [Name of: (i) International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Order Citation/ (ii) Notice of the listing to the United Nations Sanctions List] This is to confirm that [Name of Registrant/Licensee] has conducted a review of its databases and records (including transaction records) for any findings related to [Cite Order and/or Individual/entity added to United Nations Sanctions List], and hereby advise of the following positive results, which have been reported to the Attorney General and Financial Intelligence Unit:
Name of Individual/Entity Account/Transaction Details

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Compliance Officer

FORM 2
[REGISTRANT/LICENSEE LETTERHEAD]
DECLARATION
We, [Name of Director] and, [Name of additional Director/Compliance Officer] hereby declare that the operations of [Name of Registrant/Licensee] are in full compliance with the following Orders:

1. [List of International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Orders relevant to this
   Declaration].
   ______________________________ ____________________________________ DIRECTOR DIRECTOR/COMPLIANCE OFFICER