SANCTIONS

Sanctions

OFAC Targets Russia-DPRK Sanctions Evasion Network

By Editors | 20/09/2024

New sanctions have been imposed on five entities and an individual for helping to establish payment mechanisms between Russia and North Korea.

Sanctions

UK Imposes Trade Sanctions Targeting Iran Defence Industry

By Editors | 20/09/2024

The new measures are part of the UK’s response to reports that Iran has delivered ballistic missiles to Russia.

Sanctions

Armenia Accused of Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion

By Editors | 20/09/2024

NGOs from Azerbaijan claim that several EU countries including Greece and Cyprus are continuing to conduct trade with Russia through Armenia.

Sanctions

US, Canada Announce New Human Rights Sanctions on Iran

By Editors | 18/09/2024

Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian, who took office in July, said he will ensure that authorities do not “bother” women.

Sanctions

Canada Announces New Sanctions on Hamas and Israel Settlers

By Editors | 18/09/2024

This is Canada’s fourth round of sanctions imposed over the October 2023 attacks on Israel, and the third round over extremist settler violence.

Sanctions

Meta Blocks Russian State Media on Facebook, Instagram

By Editors | 18/09/2024

Meta’s decision came just days after OFAC imposed sanctions on RT’s parent companies Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions More Members of Intellexa Spyware Consortium

By Editors | 18/09/2024

The sanctions target five individuals and an entity for their roles in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology marketed under the “Predator” brand.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Georgian Officials Over Human Rights Abuses

By Editors | 17/09/2024

OFAC sanctioned four individuals while the State Department announced visa restrictions on more than 60 others and their family members.

AML / KYC

US OCC Imposes Restrictions on Wells Fargo for AML Deficiencies

By Editors | 17/09/2024

The OCC requires Wells Fargo to address deficiencies and seek prior written approval before launching new products or services or entering new geographies.