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1 UK removed

1 removed, 52 amended on the sanctions lists on 8 October 2026.

The bulk landed in programme GB-AQD (10 entries).

Top country by count: Afghanistan (8 entries).

Bulk amendments typically reflect technical corrections (alias updates, reference IDs) rather than new designations. Screening teams should still re-screen monitored client files, as alias changes can produce both false positives and false negatives if not refreshed.

Source: https://firm.cy/sanctions-updates/2026-10-08

Not legal advice. Verify against the primary source before acting.

Published 8 October 2026 · Change log
Drafted with AI assistance. Reviewed, edited and approved before publication by a named person at Ioannou & Sharpe LLC, who takes editorial responsibility for its content. Approved by Harris Sharpe, 8 October 2026.

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