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MEPs Approve Sweeping Directive to Harmonize EU Sanctions Enforcement
This directive represents a concerted effort to address the existing discrepancies among member states regarding the definition of...
Mar 14, 20242 min read


U.S. Official Issues Stark Warning to Austria and RBI on Russia Business Risks
A senior U.S. official specializing in sanctions enforcement is slated to deliver a stern warning to Austria and Raiffeisen Bank...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


UK Struggles with Sanctions Enforcement: Russian Official's London Property Escapes Freeze
Amidst the United Kingdom's endeavor to enforce sanctions against Russian officials following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022,...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Cyprus Takes Action: Establishing Financial Sanctions Unit to Combat Illicit Activity
Cyprus is taking decisive measures to overhaul its financial sector and address its reputation as a haven for Russia's elite. One of the...
Feb 27, 20242 min read


FIUs Issue Joint Advisory on Russia Sanctions Evasion: Collaborative Efforts to Detect and Prevent Illicit Financial Activities
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of the Netherlands (FIU-NL), Germany (FIU DE), and Canada (FINTRAC) have collaborated on a joint...
Feb 22, 202416 min read


EU Visa Sanctions: Examining Dynamics with Gambia and Iraq Amidst Ongoing Discussions
The recent report from Statewatch delves into the intricate discussions among European Union (EU) Member States regarding potential visa...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


British Banks Linked to Trades with Sanctioned Iranian Entities: Standard Chartered Implicated Alongside Lloyds, Santander, and HSBC
A recent report has revealed that a third British bank, Standard Chartered, has been implicated in trades with a sanctioned Iranian...
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Evasion of Russia Sanctions: EU Commission Takes Action Against Companies, Urges Member States to Hold Accountable
The European Commission is poised to disclose details regarding the evasion of Russia sanctions by companies, with plans for a follow-up...
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Chinese Banks Tighten Financing Restrictions on Russian Clients in Response to U.S. Sanctions on Overseas Financial Firms
Chinese state-owned banks are reportedly intensifying their restrictions on financing Russian clients in response to the approval of...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Leaked Documents Reveal Roman Abramovich's $63 Million Investments in European Start-ups Through Venture Capital Firm Target Global
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly invested $63 million in European start-ups through London-based venture capital firm...
Jan 12, 20242 min read


EU Expands Sanctions to Include World's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa Over Russia's Actions
The European Union (EU) has extended its sanctions against Russia, adding Alrosa, the world's largest diamond producer, and its CEO Pavel...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account belonging to a sanctioned Russian financial institution
In a groundbreaking move, German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account...
Dec 21, 20232 min read


A New Chapter in EU Sanctions: Criminalizing Evasion Across Europe
In a significant development, a Europe-wide law introducing the criminal offense of sanction evasion has been agreed upon. The law...
Dec 15, 20232 min read


EU Agrees on AMLA's Role in Policing Sanctions Evasion Amid Marathon Talks
In a significant development during marathon negotiations, negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council have reached an...
Dec 14, 20232 min read


UK Establishes Enforcement Unit to Bolster Crackdown on Russian Sanctions Violations
The British government has announced the creation of a new enforcement unit, the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), aimed...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


US Broadens Sanctions Against Russia, Targets Cyprus-Based Entities and Global Networks
In a significant escalation of measures against Russia, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) expanded its sanctions list late...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


NCA Warns of Russia's Sanctions Evasion: 14 Red Flags for Financial Vigilance
Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a comprehensive warning to banks and financial institutions, providing intricate...
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Exposed: Offshore Company Facilitated Concealed Entities for Putin's Inner Circle
An offshore company has been uncovered for its involvement in facilitating the creation of concealed entities by Vladimir Putin's inner...
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Binance Exits Russia Business, Sells to CommEX Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its exit from the Russian market by selling its business to CommEX, a...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Megayachts in Legal Limbo: The Costly Conundrum of Seized Russian Assets
Falmouth, Harbor, Antigua and Barbuda—In a predawn operation last year, two dozen armed police officers and five FBI agents descended...
Sep 26, 20238 min read
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