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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
The US intends to employ more sanctions against fentanyl traffickers
The White House announced on Tuesday that the United States intends to broaden measures to disrupt illegal financial operations by drug...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Uphold HQ fined $72,000 for violating OFAC sanctions
To resolve allegations made by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that Uphold HQ processed sanctioned...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
According to Russia, all oil exports impacted by the Western blockade have been diverted.
Despite a fall in oil and gas production this year, Russia has effectively rerouted all of its crude oil shipments that were impacted by...
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Executives fear that Russia's wild card will keep oil markets on edge
Energy markets are now balanced, according to executives and officials from some of the world's largest oil and gas corporations, but...
Mar 9, 20233 min read
Russian crude oil is being diverted to the UAE as a result of sanctions
According to ship monitoring data and trading sources, the United Arab Emirates has started taking more cargoes of Russian crude oil,...
Mar 8, 20232 min read
"Five Eyes" Embassy personnel are prohibited from using Revolut due to suspected ties with Russia
It has been reported that key embassy personnel within the 'Five Eyes' western intelligence alliance are forbidden from using Revolut due...
Mar 7, 20236 min read
Europe's Public Prosecutor targets sanctions evasion networks
The European Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO) is preparing to go after gangs that are evading sanctions in order to supply Russia's war...
Mar 3, 20232 min read
US adds 28 Chinese organizations to its trade blacklist
Washington has placed 28 Chinese organizations on a trade blacklist for allegedly violating US sanctions by exporting technology for...
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Russia suspended from FATF, South Africa and Nigeria on "grey list"
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added South Africa and Nigeria to its list of countries to watch. Russia was also thrown out...
Feb 28, 20235 min read
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