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OTSI’s new unit is equipped with enhanced powers to target businesses that violate sanctions and ensure the effectiveness of UK sanctions
OTSI will be instrumental in providing vital additional tools not only to help businesses comply with our sanctions, but also to deter and impose costs upon those seeking to breach them. The new unit is part of the Department for Business and Trade. OTSI will work with businesses to offer guidance, issue licences and investigate reports of trade sanctions…
US Treasury sanctions key members of La Linea, a group involved in trafficking fentanyl into the United States
Applies to five Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities linked to La Linea, a violent Mexico-based drug trafficking organization responsible for trafficking fentanyl and other deadly drugs into the United States.
US Treasury takes aim at third-country sanctions evaders and Russian producers supporting Russia’s military industrial base
Today’s action targets both individual actors and sprawling sanctions evasion networks across 17 jurisdictions, including India, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Switzerland, Thailand, and Türkiye.
ESMA publishes first consolidated report on sanctions, providing an overview of the sanctions and measures imposed in Member States
In 2023, more than 970 administrative sanctions and measures were imposed across EU Member States in financial sectors under ESMA’s remit. The aggregated value of administrative fines amounted to more than 71 million EUR. The highest amounts of administrative fines were imposed under MAR and MiFID II. The report highlights that there is still room for more convergence…
Wall Street Journal: Turkey’s Halkbank is required to face US prosecution regarding charges related to Iran sanctions violations
The decision comes as the Biden administration intensifies efforts against Iran’s oil sales and follows extensive legal battles, including considerations by the U.S. Supreme Court, regarding the bank’s trial for alleged sanctions violations. A US based attorney for Halkbank and a Turkish Embassy representative in Washington did not provide comments on the ruling…
Council of the EU adopts restrictive measures against five individuals and one entity responsible for actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova
Moldova faces massive direct attempts from Russia to destabilise the country, as well as challenges arising from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. This is a direct threat to a sovereign country, to its democratic life, to its path towards the European Union. The EU will continue providing all its support to the legitimate aspirations of the Moldovan people. Today’s listings are yet another contribution to the resilience of Moldova.
US Treasury sanctions Sudanese armed forces weapons procurement director
Mirghani Idris Suleiman (Idris) is the target of these proceedings for leading the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF) efforts to acquire weapons for use in its ongoing war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
BBC: Ex-President of Peru jailed for over twenty years for corruption
Prosecutors claim that Alejandro Toledo received £27 million in bribes from a Brazilian construction company for a road contract in southern Peru during his time in office from 2001 to 2006. Toledo was arrested in California five years ago and extradited to Peru with Odebrecht admitting to paying millions in bribes for government contracts throughout Latin America…
US Treasury targets actors involved in drone production for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Applies to three entities and one individual for their involvement in the development and production of Russia’s Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
US DoT expands targeted sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors in response to the attack on Israel
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors following Iran’s October 1 attack on Israel, which marks its second direct assault this year. This move aims to increase financial pressure on Iran by restricting its capacity to generate essential energy revenues that could destabilize the region and threaten US allies…
OFAC targets financial networks linked to Hizballah and trafficking of the drug Captagon in Syria
The OFAC has designated three individuals and four companies involved in a Lebanese network that evades sanctions to generate revenue for Hizballah. The OFAC designated three individuals connected to the production and trafficking of Captagon, a highly addictive drug benefiting Bashar al-Assad’s regime and Hizballah. This action, authorized under Executive Order 13224, aims to disrupt financial schemes that fund Hizballah’s operations…
Europol unveils 7-step ethical framework for law enforcement tech – balancing innovation with transparency & accountability
This decision follows the indication by the European Council in March 2024 that, were Iran to transfer ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia for use against Ukraine, the EU would be prepared to respond swiftly, including with new and significant restrictive measures.