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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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