Sanctions

Sanctions

UK Imposes Sanctions on Iranians for ‘Destabilising’ Activities

By Editors | 03/09/2024

One entity and three individuals were sanctioned for supporting activities intended to the UK and other countries.

Sanctions

EU Asked to Impose Stronger Measures Against Sanctions Circumvention

By Editors | 02/09/2024

Josep Borrell also calls for stronger measures to prevent sanctions circumvention by EU companies, citing rising exports to “some states which are close to Russia”.

Sanctions

China Payments Becoming Increasingly Difficult for Russia

By Editors | 02/09/2024

Chinese banks are returning payments for goods already shipped; Chinese exporters asking for pre-payments; UAE banks rejecting payments for Russia-China trade.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Israeli NGO and Civilian Security Officer

By Editors | 29/08/2024

The NGO and security officer were sanctioned for providing support to sanctioned Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Sanctions

Russia Set to Start Testing Crypto in International Payments

By Editors | 29/08/2024

The trials will commence in September. If successful, Russia may allow the Moscow Exchange to set up crypto platforms next year.

Sanctions

Google Sues to Prevent Further Asset Seizures by Russia

By Editors | 28/08/2024

Court documents have revealed that Russia seized more than $100mn from Google’s Russian bank accounts in 2022.

Enforcement

US Warns Countries Against Allowing Russian Banks to Set Up Branches

By Editors | 26/08/2024

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said the US will go after the branches as well as other entities and companies that work with them.

Sanctions

US Announces New Russia Sanctions Against Nearly 400 Targets

By Editors | 26/08/2024

The targets include individuals and entities from across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the UAE.

Sanctions

US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Venezuela Sanctions Evasion Case

By Editors | 25/08/2024

The DOJ said George Semerene Quintero lied to US suppliers and created false documents as part of a scheme to evade US sanctions and export controls.