Sanctions

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl Trafficking

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

    The sanctions highlight the growing role of illegal online pharmacies in fueling the US fentanyl crisis, with Indian suppliers accused of working with traffickers to distribute counterfeit drugs.

    Sanctions

    How DPRK IT Workers Exploit Identity Management Vulnerabilities

    By Chandana Seshadri | 24/09/2025

    The exploitation of identity management vulnerabilities by North Korean IT workers poses a systemic counter-proliferation and national security threat, writes Chandana Seshadri.

    AML / KYC

    US Experts Urge Congress to Sanction Hong Kong Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    Congressional roundtable hears calls to target Hong Kong's alleged role as a hub for sanctions evasion for China, Russia and Iran.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.

    Enforcement

    China Lifts Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Banker After US Talks

    By Editors | 21/09/2025

    Chenyue Mao, a Chinese-born US citizen, was placed under an exit ban earlier this year during a business trip to China.

    Sanctions

    EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2025

    The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.

    Enforcement

    Fugitive Wirecard COO Found in Moscow, Linked to Russian Spy Operations

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    An international investigation has located Jan Marsalek, who is living under a new identity and working with Russia's FSB.

    Sanctions

    China Drafts New Rules to Tighten Dual-Use Export Licensing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    The proposed measures from the MOFCOM would introduce stricter 'one licence, one declaration' rules and clarify penalties for violations.

    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Hong Kong, UAE Firms in Iran 'Shadow Banking' Crackdown

    By Editors | 17/09/2025

    The action targets a network using front companies and cryptocurrency to launder oil proceeds for Iran's military, heightening secondary sanctions risks.

    Sanctions

    Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2025

    The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.

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