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Sanctions
Sanctions
US and UK Sanction Russians Tied to Election Hacking
By Editors | 08/12/2023
The individuals are accused of targeting UK politicians and think tanks, among others, in a long-running spear-phishing campaign on behalf of Russia’s Federal Security Service.
Sanctions
Chinese Firms Targeted in Latest Round of UK Russia Sanctions
By Editors | 07/12/2023
UK sanctions 46 individuals and entities, including companies in Belarus, China, Serbia, Turkey the UAE, and Uzbekistan, with links to Russian military sales.
Sanctions
US Targets President’s “Wallets” in Latest Belarus Sanctions
By Editors | 07/12/2023
OFAC sanctions 11 entities and seven individuals accused of supporting Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Russia’s war effort.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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