Maung Aye
⚠ Also currently sanctioned
Maung Aye is on 1 active sanctions program. Their PEP status is independent of these designations. See the full sanctions record for source citations and program details.
Identity
- Role
- Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
- Country
- Myanmar
- Nationality
- Myanmar
- Date of birth
- 1937-12-25
- PEP since
- 1993-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
- PEP until
- 2011-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Also known as
PEP categories · 1
FATF-aligned categorisation. Each category indicates a different scope of enhanced due diligence.
Sources · 1
Every record links to the issuing authority's own page — verify there before any decision. We cite the source; we do not assert the fact.
| Source | Record | Source record |
|---|---|---|
| Wikidata Subset | Wikidata PEP: military | View source record ↗ |
Possible matches in other source lists · 3
Records in other lists with high name overlap that may describe the same person. We have not aggregated these into the record above because date of birth, nationality, or both were not published by one or more sources. Review each below and verify identity against the source record before treating as the same individual.
Maung Maung Aye
Active source list: EU_FSF
Why we surfaced this:
- ✓ Shares 2 name tokens:
aye, maung - ✓ Both sources report nationality myanmar
- ✗ Date of birth not published by at least one source
Maung Maung Aye
Myanmar
Why we surfaced this:
- ✓ Shares 2 name tokens:
aye, maung - ✓ Both sources report nationality myanmar
- ✗ Date of birth not published by at least one source
Maung Maung Aye
Myanmar
Why we surfaced this:
- ✓ Shares 2 name tokens:
aye, maung - ✓ Both sources report nationality myanmar
- ✗ Date of birth not published by at least one source
What a PEP designation means
A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who holds, or has held, a prominent public function. The Financial Action Task Force's Recommendations 12 and 22 require regulated entities to apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) when establishing or maintaining business relationships with PEPs, their family members, and close associates.
Being a PEP is not a finding of wrongdoing or a sanction. It is a structural risk flag that requires additional verification of source of funds, source of wealth, and ongoing transaction monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maung Aye a sanctioned individual?
Maung Aye's PEP listing is not a sanction. Separately, Maung Aye is currently designated under 1 active sanctions program — see the sanctions record for issuing-authority citations. PEP status and sanctions are distinct.
What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?
A PEP is an individual entrusted with a prominent public function — or their family members and close associates. Under FATF Recommendations 12 and 22, regulated firms apply enhanced due diligence to PEPs because the position carries higher money-laundering and corruption risk. Being a PEP is a risk category, not an accusation.
Why is Maung Aye flagged as a PEP?
Maung Aye is listed as a Politically Exposed Person in the role of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Myanmar. This reflects a prominent public position that triggers enhanced due diligence — it does not imply any wrongdoing.
Does PEP status mean Maung Aye has done something wrong?
No. A PEP flag is a due-diligence risk category, not an allegation, conviction, or sanction. It signals that counterparties should apply enhanced AML/KYC checks under FATF guidance.
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