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Sanctions
Sanctions
US Announces Final Russia Sanctions of Biden Administration
By Editors | 18/01/2025
The US re-designated almost 100 entities so it has the power to impose secondary sanctions on foreign persons, including foreign FIs, that do business with them
Crypto / Digital Assets
US, Japan, S Korea Issue Joint Warning Over DRPK Crypto Thefts
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025
North Korea’s cyber programme threatens the integrity and stability of the international financial system, the joint statement says
Sanctions
US State Dept Publishes Strategy for Countering Wrongful Detentions
By Editors | 16/01/2025
Part of the strategy is the implementation of EO 14078, which authorises sanctions on individuals or entities responsible for or complicit in a wrongful detention.
Sanctions
OFAC, OFSI Publish MOU on Sanctions Cooperation
By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025
The MOU aims to foster greater alignment in sanctions enforcement by facilitating secure and collaborative information sharing.
Enforcement
US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers
By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025
The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.
Sanctions
EU Delivers First €3b Tranche of G7 Loan Funds to Ukraine
By Editors | 14/01/2025
The funds will be repaid from the proceeds of Russian assets that have been immobilised in the EU due to sanctions.
Sanctions
Japan Imposes New Round of Russia-related Sanctions
By Editors | 13/01/2025
The measures target individuals and entities in Russia, China, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and Georgia.
Sanctions
US Imposes “Most Significant Sanctions Yet” on Russia’s Energy Sector
By Editors | 13/01/2025
Treasury targeted 183 vessels and more than 150 entities. The State Department sanctioned nearly 80 entities and individuals.
Sanctions
UK to Introduce New Sanctions Regime for ‘People Smugglers’
By Editors | 12/01/2025
The regime will target the finances of individuals and entities that exploit vulnerable people by facilitating dangerous sea crossings across Europe
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Senior Hungarian Official for Corruption
By Editors | 10/01/2025
While it is rare for the US to sanction a sitting official in an allied country, OFAC said Antal Rogan has used his position to enrich himself and those loyal to his party
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