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Sanctions
US Issues New Sanctions Targeting Russian Influence Operations
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The new sanctions target media group Rossiya Segodnya and others connected to Russian state media RT and its “malign influence efforts”.
Enforcement
UK Set to Launch Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The office will be responsible for the civil enforcement of certain trade sanctions as they relate to UK services and overseas trade with a UK nexus.
Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials Over “Electoral Fraud”
By Editors | 13/09/2024
The sanctions target 16 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro for obstructing fair elections and violating the rights of the Venezuelan people.
Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions on Ten Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
By Editors | 13/09/2024
This is the third time the UK has used its sanctions powers to target individual vessels that undermine sanctions and facilitate Russia’s oil trade.
Sanctions
Russian President Threatens to Restrict Exports of Key Commodities
By Editors | 13/09/2024
Russian officials are reportedly exploring export restrictions on uranium, titanium, nickel, natural gas, diamonds and gold.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon for Scam Centre Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2024
Billionaire Ly Yong Phat was sanctioned for his role in human trafficking and human rights abuses tied to scam centre operations he controls in Cambodia.
AML / KYC
GCFFC Calls for Better Access to Global Beneficial Ownership Data
By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2024
In a new report, the GCFFC outlines key considerations for building technological systems to standardise the collection and publication of BO data across jurisdictions.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network
By Editors | 12/09/2024
The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.
Sanctions
US Says China Providing Direct Support to Russian Military
By Editors | 12/09/2024
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China is supplying items that are directly helping Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.
Enforcement
Israeli National Pleads Guilty for Exporting Aircraft Parts to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
Gal Haimovich exported US-made aircraft parts and avionics to Maldives and UAE intermediaries for ultimate delivery to Russian airline companies.
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