Sanctions

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Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

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Hong Kong Licensed Lender Linked To Sanctioned Prince Group – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

An associate of sanctioned Prince Group's Chen Zhi is tied to a licensed money lender that holds a mortgage over shares in a Hong Kong-listed firm.

Enforcement

UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

Enforcement

US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

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Russian Oil Flowing into New Zealand Despite Sanctions: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

An investigation has found that fuel refined from Russian crude has entered New Zealand despite sanctions, exposing a loophole that allows banned oil to reach via a third country.

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US Panel Urges Sanctions Scrutiny for Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

A congressional advisory body has recommended secondary sanctions on Hong Kong financial institutions, alleging the city is a hub for sanctions evasion.

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Singapore Imposes Financial Sanctions on Four Israeli Settlers

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

MAS directed all Singapore financial institutions to freeze assets and block transactions tied to four Israeli settlers.

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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.

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Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.