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FinCEN alert on potential U.S. real estate investments by sanctioned Russian elites, oligarchs & proxies

January 25, 2023

FinCEN issued an alert cautioning all FIs regarding potential investments in the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) sector, by or on behalf of sanctioned Russian elites, oligarchs, their family members, and entities through which they act. This alert complements sustained effort…

Dutch Supreme Court judgment on intent in criminal sanctions violations

January 20, 2023

The Dutch Supreme Court confirmed that the applicable standard of proof for “intentional” violations of EU sanctions under Dutch law is generally low. The judgment confirmed that, although the intent of the accused with regard to the constituent elements of the…

EU Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian regime

January 19, 2023

EU Parliament urged the EU to expand its sanctions list against Iranian regime to cover all individuals and entities responsible for human rights violations and their family members. The Iranian regime’s blatant disregard for human dignity and the democratic

EU updates sanctions toolbox to include corruption

January 6, 2023

The EU has updated the sanctions toolbox to include corruption and will set a sanctions framework targeting corruption in the Q2 of 2023. The EU’s Russia sanctions will remain in force for as long as the aggression against Ukraine and unlawful occupation/annexation…

Will 2023 be the end of international sanctions?

January 5, 2023

The UN Security Council’s sanctions role has been neutered; new sanctions coalitions must ensure this key tool of international security remains effective. With the international sanctions regime up against the ropes, the West will need to not only rely on its own…

EU agrees ninth package of sanctions against Russia

December 16, 2022

The agreed package includes a series of measures intended to hit hard Russian economy and abilities to continue its aggression. The EU will expand the export ban on aviation and the space industry related goods and technology to include aircraft engines and their parts…

US Sanctions individuals and entities connected to corruption & human rights

December 9, 2022

US Treasury sanctions over 40 individuals and entities across nine countries connected to corruption & human rights abuse on the Anti-Corruption Day. The Treasury has made combatting corruption and serious human rights abuse a top priority, including through…

UK sanctions target corrupt political figures, human rights violators and perpetrators

December 9, 2022

The new UK sanctions target 30 individuals and entities oppressing fundamental freedoms around the world in most widespread package to date this includes 18 designations targeting individuals involved in violations and abuses of human rights and 6 perpetrators…

OFAC sanctions additional corrupt Haitian politicians for drug trafficking 

December 2, 2022

The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Haitian officials accused of being involved in drug trafficking, as the US and its allies continue to target corruption in the violence-plagued Caribbean nation. OFAC designated Celestin and Fourcand for…

EC proposes to criminalise violation of EU sanctions

December 2, 2022

The implementation of EU restrictive measures following the Russian attack on Ukraine shows the complexity of identifying assets owned by oligarchs, who hide them across different jurisdictions through elaborate legal and financial structures…

SRA Complying with the UK Sanctions Regime

November 28, 2022

The UK Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published Guidance on complying with the UK sanctions regime. It explains the SRA’s expectations of firms and solicitors and provides practical advice to firms on avoiding sanctions breaches…

Settlement agreement between OFAC and Payward, Inc. (“Kraken”)

November 28, 2022

OFAC announces $362,158 settlement with virtual currency exchange Payward, Inc (“Kraken”) for violation of Iran sanctions. Due to Kraken’s failure to timely implement appropriate geolocation tools, including an automated internet protocol (IP) address blocking system…

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