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Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Five Iranians Over “Violent Repression” of Protests
16/09/2024
The sanctions mark the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, who was arrested for “improperly” wearing her hijab and died in custody.
Sanctions
US Issues New Sanctions Targeting Russian Influence Operations
16/09/2024
The new sanctions target media group Rossiya Segodnya and others connected to Russian state media RT and its “malign influence efforts”.
Enforcement
UK Set to Launch Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation
16/09/2024
The office will be responsible for the civil enforcement of certain trade sanctions as they relate to UK services and overseas trade with a UK nexus.
Hong Kong Signs Anti-Corruption MoUs with Maldives, Indonesia
13/09/2024
Cooperation between the ICAC and the anti-corruption agencies of Maldives and Indonesia will cover information exchange, training and other collaborations.
AML / KYC
Korea Offering Rewards for Self-Reporting of Fraud Crimes
13/09/2024
The National Police Agency said those who self-report fraud crimes will be considered for more lenient sentencing as well as monetary rewards.
Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials Over “Electoral Fraud”
13/09/2024
The sanctions target 16 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro for obstructing fair elections and violating the rights of the Venezuelan people.
Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions on Ten Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
13/09/2024
This is the third time the UK has used its sanctions powers to target individual vessels that undermine sanctions and facilitate Russia’s oil trade.
Sanctions
Russian President Threatens to Restrict Exports of Key Commodities
13/09/2024
Russian officials are reportedly exploring export restrictions on uranium, titanium, nickel, natural gas, diamonds and gold.
Sanctions
US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
Enforcement
China Requiring Investment Bankers to Hand In Passports – Report
13/09/2024
Three high-profile investment bankers have been detained since August, amid intensified scrutiny of IPOs and other capital-raising activity.
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