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Li Fangwei

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Li Fangwei is subject to sanctions. See the individual program listings below.
TypePerson[sources]
NameFangwei LI · Karl LEE · Karl Lee · LI FANGWEI · LI, Fangwei · 4 more...[sources]
Other nameKarl LEE · Karl Lee · LI Fang Wei · LI Fangwei[sources]
Birth date[sources]
Place of birthHeilongjiang · Heilongjiang, China[sources]
Gendermale[sources]
NationalityChina[sources]
CountryChina[sources]
First nameFangwei · Karl[sources]
Last nameLEE · LI[sources]
Wikidata IDQ60992480[sources]
EthnicityAsian[sources]
Addressc/o LIMMT ECONOMIC AND TRADE COMPANY, LTD., 2501-2508 Yuexiu Mansion, No. 82 Xinkai Road, Dalian, Liaoning 116011[sources]
Source linksanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · www.fbi.gov[sources]
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Descriptions

Li Fangwei, who is more commonly known by the name Karl Lee, was previously sanctioned by the United States for his alleged role as a principal supplier to Iran's ballistic missile program. It is alleged that from 2006 through the present time Li Fangwei controlled a large network of front companies based in Eastern China which he allegedly used to defraud United States banks, regulators, and companies in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations. It is also alleged that he continues to violate United States law and economic sanctions by engaging in prohibited transactions worth millions of dollars through United States-based financial institutions.

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Li Fangwei is known to speak both Mandarin and English.

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Weight: Approximately 150 pounds

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Hair: Black

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Scars and Marks: Li Fangwei has a mole on his upper lip.

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NCIC: W710456843

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Height: Approximately 5'7"

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Eyes: Brown

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Criminal

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Relationships

Data sources

US OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List28,477

The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.

United States · Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

US Trade Consolidated Screening List (CSL)18,645

The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items.

United States · Department of the Commerce - International Trade Administration

Australian Sanctions Consolidated List4,069

The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law.

Australia · Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

French Freezing of Assets6,265

The register lists all persons, entities and vessels subject to asset freezing measures in force on French territory, pursuant to national, European and international (UN) provisions.

France · Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Recovery

FBI Most Wanted425

The FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is a most wanted list maintained by the United States's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

United States · Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

External databases

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Wikidata224,800

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External dataset · Wikidata · non-official source


Source data IDs: us-fbi-li-fangwei · au-dfat-1945-karl-lee · fr-ga-named-li-fang-wei · NK-DNRNBxaMBMYbtsk4mA3cYY · fr-ga-named-karl-lee · ofac-11447

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