- Programme
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- Alain Francois Viviane GOETZ is an involved person under the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: GOETZ is or has been involved in providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to any serious human rights violation or abuse, any violation of international humanitarian law or obstructing or undermining respect for democracy, the rule of law and good governance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Specifically, GOETZ, through his involvement in the global gold market and the illicit trade of gold, is or has been involved in contributing to serious human rights violations and obstructing or undermining respect for democracy, the rule of law and good governance in the DRC.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026