SANCTIONS

Enforcement

US Jails Man for Shipping Microelectronics to Russia via Hong Kong

By Editors | 17/07/2024

Russian national Maxim Marchenko procured dual-use military grade microelectronics for Russian end users using Hong Kong-based shell companies.

Sanctions

EU Sanctions Five Israeli Individuals and Three Entities

By Editors | 17/07/2024

The sanctions were imposed under the EU’s Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime for human rights abuses against Palestinians.

Sanctions

Canada Issues Draft Amendments to AML/CFT Regulations

By Editors | 15/07/2024

The proposed amendments will require firms to report sanctioned property and suspected sanctions evasion offences, among other changes.

Enforcement

Japan Makes First Arrest for Russia Export Control Violation

By Editors | 15/07/2024

A Russian national operating a trading company in Osaka was arrested for illegally exporting restricted goods to Russia via South Korea.

Sanctions

Expert Calls for International Sanctions on Myanmar Central Bank

By Editors | 15/07/2024

Sean Turnell says sanctioning the CBM would effectively embargo Myanmar’s entire banking system and limit the SAC’s ability to oppress the Myanmar people.

Sanctions

Czech Republic Convicts Local Resident for Sanctions Violation

By Editors | 15/07/2024

A Czech national of Russian origin tried to export three luxury cars to Russia, which has been prohibited since March 2022.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Iranian Chemical Weapons Research Company

By Editors | 15/07/2024

This is the first time the Biden administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s chemical weapons programme.

AML / KYC

Crypto Firm BitMEX Pleads Guilty to US Criminal Charge

By Editors | 15/07/2024

BitMEX said its founders were already sentenced for BSA charge in 2022 and that it has since fully remediated its deficiencies and will seek an expedited sentencing hearing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm Payeer for Sanctions, AML Breaches

By Editors | 14/07/2024

Lithuanian authorities said Payeer offered services to Russian customers and allowed them to carry out transactions with sanctioned banks.