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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
US Treasury Announces “Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force”
By Editors | 06/12/2023
Initiative is aimed at streamlining the US Treasury Department’s efforts to combat trafficking of illicit fentanyl.
Sanctions
US Government Offers Bounty for Russian National Accused of Sanctions Busting
By Editors | 06/12/2023
US government offers USD 7 million reward for individual accused of smuggling sensitive technology to Russia and money laundering via a German trading company.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Belgium-based Network for Russian Military Procurement
By Editors | 06/12/2023
US sanctions five individuals and nine entities as DOJ unseals indictments targeting illicit Russian military procurement.
Sanctions
US Lawmakers Call for Sanctions on Chinese Drone Maker
By Editors | 04/12/2023
Autel Robotics and its US subsidiary are engaged in a variety of sanctionable activities, a House of Representatives letter claims.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Companies, Vessels for Breaching Russia Oil Price Cap
By Editors | 03/12/2023
Latest sanctions target companies in the UAE and Liberia and three vessels in response to breaches of the G7 price cap on Russian oil.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Individuals Linked to Mexican Timeshare Frauds
By Editors | 01/12/2023
OFAC says the newly sanctioned individuals and entities are linked to timeshare frauds led by a Mexican drug cartel.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Treasury Lobbies for Powers to Pursue Foreign Crypto Firms
By Editors | 30/11/2023
Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said Treasury is calling for legislation authorising OFAC to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction over transactions in USD-pegged stablecoins.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hong Kong, Singapore Companies for Iran Trade
By Editors | 30/11/2023
Sanctions target more than 20 individuals and entities accused of facilitating Iranian defence sector through companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, and elsewhere.
Sanctions
OFSI Touts Success in UK Court over Russia Sanctions Licence
By Editors | 29/11/2023
OFSI blog post summarises an October 2023 decision upholding the agency’s power to deny licence requests under the UK Russia sanctions regulations.
Sanctions
EU Expands Sanctions “Carve-Out” for Humanitarian Aid
By Editors | 28/11/2023
Latest Council decision will permit humanitarian transactions with EU-sanctions targets under 10 sanctions programs.
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