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British Seizure of Shadow Fleet Tanker Leads to Criminal Charges as Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Maritime Sanctions Evasion
The seizure of the shadow fleet oil tanker MV Smyrtos in the English Channel by British law enforcement and military personnel has resulted in criminal charges carrying a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both, for the vessel’s commander. Following an extensive investigation led by the National Crime Agency, the Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges against Indian national Ajay Pant on June 15, 2026. The case represents a significant enforcement ac
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