All posts tagged "UN Security Council"
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525AML / KYCMan Jailed for Attempting to Help DPRK Evade Sanctions with Crypto
The DOJ says known hacker Virgil Griffith was developing crypto infrastructure in North Korea and attempting to broker introductions to service providers to facilitate sanctions evasion.
April 14, 2022 -
442AML / KYCIndia Introduces Bill to Outlaw Proliferation Financing
The Bill will also give the government powers to freeze, seize or attach funds or other financial assets or economic resources to prevent WMD financing.
April 7, 2022 -
335AML / KYCJapan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests
Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.
April 5, 2022 -
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US, Australia Impose Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests
The sanctions were imposed against Russian and North Korean entities and individuals over missile tests on 27 February, 5 March and 24 March.
March 28, 2022 -
1.5KAML / KYCSingapore, Korea, Switzerland Announce Sanctions Against Russia
Singapore will block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia. Major Singapore banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian commodities.
March 1, 2022 -
707AML / KYCWestern Leaders Pledge to Remove Russian Banks from SWIFT
Western leaders have committed to removing "selected Russian banks" from the SWIFT financial messaging system to harm their ability to operate globally.
February 28, 2022 -
561AML / KYCUS Imposes Sanctions Against ‘Breakaway’ Regions in Ukraine
The sanctions come after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognising two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.
February 22, 2022 -
583AML / KYCFATF Concludes Plenary, Finalises Work in Key Areas
The FATF will issue updated guidance for VASPs next week. A statement on Afghanistan was released. Beneficial ownership and cross-border payments also in focus.
October 23, 2021 -
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North Korea Continues to Evade Sanctions – Report
A draft report by a UN panel of experts says North Korea has continued to evade sanctions through open sea ship-to-ship transfers and other means.
August 11, 2021 -
976AML / KYCProspects of Western–Japanese Coordination on Human Rights Sanctions
Japan will set itself apart as an active sanctioning partner in Asia and further boost the global effort to combat human rights violations, writes RUSI's Sasha Erskine.
May 15, 2021
