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US DoT announces the treasury sanctions key members of La Linea, a group involved in trafficking fentanyl into the US
The US Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned five Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities linked to La Linea, a drug trafficking group responsible for fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. This action, coordinated with the DEA and Mexico’s UIF, is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal networks. Treasury has sanctioned over 350 targets in drug trafficking and continues to work with international partners, including China and Mexico, to combat…
EU Parliament calls for an EU crackdown on Russia’s ’shadow fleet’
MEPs want the EU to target shadow tankers that export Russian oil in defiance of sanctions and for member states to step up monitoring and inspections.
OFSI publishes Financial sanctions guidance for Insolvency Practitioners
Financial sanctions include restrictions on designated persons, such as freezing financial assets, as well as wider restrictions on investment and financial services. UK financial sanctions apply to all persons within the territory and territorial sea of the UK and to all UK persons, wherever they are in the world…
Reuters: The US is scrutinizing Russian accounts that UBS took over from Credit Suisse
The US is investigating Russian clients that UBS acquired when it took over Credit Suisse, according to sources familiar with the matter. The US sanctions enforcement agency, OFAC has contacted UBS as part of the inquiry. Discussions between the Swiss bank and OFAC have reportedly taken place in recent weeks…
UK strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine with latest wave of sanctions
UK announces 56 new sanctions in its largest sanctions package against Russia since May 2023. New targets include suppliers supporting Russia’s military production, Russian-backed mercenary groups operating in Sub-Saharan Africa and a GRU agent involved in the use of a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury.
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).