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European Union Court Annuls Renewal of Sanctions on Russian Businessman
In a significant development regarding European Union (EU) sanctions related to actions affecting Ukraine's territorial integrity, the...
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Russian Profit Lockdown: Western Companies Struggle to Access Billions in Profits
In the wake of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western companies that have continued to operate in Russia find themselves in a...
Sep 18, 20233 min read


Estonia Implements Ban on Russian-Registered Vehicles Amidst EU Sanctions
Estonia has made the decision to prohibit the entry of vehicles with Russian license plates into the country. The announcement came from...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Europol Report Exposes Russia's Cunning Strategies to Evade EU Sanctions
In a startling revelation, the latest Europol Economic Crime Report has shed light on Russia's persistent efforts to circumvent the...
Sep 13, 20232 min read


City of London Law Society Raises Concerns Over Tougher Sanctions Rules for Lawyers
The City of London Law Society has expressed deep concerns over new regulations that it claims "criminalize a whole range of legal...
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Companies Face Heightened Risks in Self-Disclosing Sanctions Violations, Experts Warn
When Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco likened sanctions enforcement to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it signaled a...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Italy Freezes €2 Billion of Russian Oligarchs' Assets in Response to Ukrainian Invasion
In a significant move, Italy has frozen the assets of Russian oligarchs amounting to approximately €2 billion following Russia's invasion...
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Kinahan Cartel sanctioned when it became nexus between organized crime and Iranian-backed terrorists
John O'Driscoll, intelligence chief, has identified an "important nexus" between funding for organized crime and terrorism, noting that...
May 30, 20233 min read


EU enters unknown waters as a result of the fight against "shadow fleet" shipping Russian oil
The EU intends to take action against a fleet of ageing tankers, the most of which are Greek-owned and transporting Russian oil around...
May 30, 20235 min read


UAE makes money off of Russia's gold trade as sanctions take effect
Since Western sanctions over Ukraine have disrupted Russia's more established export routes, Russian customs records reveal that the...
May 25, 20235 min read


With additional sanctions, the US strengthens its anti-Russian campaign
In an effort to further cut off the cash and military equipment that Russia is deploying in its conflict with Ukraine, the United States...
May 23, 20232 min read


For 'egregious' Iran sanctions violations, Murad must pay $3.3 million.
As part of a settlement with the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on alleged violations of Iran sanctions...
May 22, 20233 min read


The Registrar has been given permission to evaluate sanctioned companies
On Friday morning, Registrar of Companies Irini Mylona announced that her office has been given permission to begin with the...
May 19, 20231 min read


EU sanctions on Chinese firms helping Russia's war machine
According to the Financial Times, the European Union has recommended penalties against Chinese companies accused of exporting equipment...
May 10, 20231 min read


In an effort to prevent sanctioned goods from reaching Russia, the EU targets Central Asia.
The most likely first targets of a daring new EU proposal to block Russia from violating sanctions by importing the high-tech components...
May 9, 20234 min read


Millions of barrels of Russian oil are being transported by an unidentified Indian business.
Over the past 18 months, it seems as though a giant of international oil shipping has appeared out of thin air from Mumbai's dilapidated...
May 4, 20236 min read


In the North Korea sanctions lawsuit, British American Tobacco will pay $635 million.
British American Tobacco (BAT) will pay more than $635 million to resolve claims that the business broke U.S. sanctions against North...
Apr 26, 20233 min read


US Treasury officials gather in major European cities to discuss ways Russia circumvents sanctions.
US authorities have revealed to governments and banking institutions in Europe how Russia evades sanctions. In an effort to put a stop to...
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Sanctions will entail the closure of thousands of accounts in Cyprus
Following the enactment of sanctions by the United States and the United Kingdom against a number of people in Cyprus, it is possible...
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Cypriot company's assistance to the "Orthodox oligarch"
According to sources, an oligarch who is charged with funding pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine continued to move millions of...
Apr 19, 20235 min read
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