Sanctions

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    Sanctions

    Myanmar NUG Seeks to Recover $1b Frozen at NY Fed

    By Editors | 10/06/2024

    Myanmar’s National Unity Government is seeking the return of funds that were frozen in the US after the 2021 military coup.

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    G7 Expected to Issue Warning to Chinese Banks This Week

    By Editors | 09/06/2024

    G7 leaders are expected to issue public statements this week warning smaller Chinese banks about the help they provide to Russia.

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    Enforcement

    DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Russia Export Control Case

    By Editors | 08/06/2024

    A US-Russian national sent firearm parts, components, and ammunition from the US to Russia, including via Kazakhstan.

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    IAEA Issues Resolution Calling for Cooperation from Iran

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2024

    When proposing the resolution, the UK, France and Germany noted that the power to “snap back” UN sanctions on Iran is available until October 2025.

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    Whistleblower Alleges AWS Breached UK Sanctions – Report

    By Editors | 08/06/2024

    A former AWS employee alleges he was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about facial recognition technology being illegally supplied to Russia.

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    Taiwan Adds Nitrocellulose to Export Control List

    By Editors | 06/06/2024

    Taiwan is expanding its restrictions on exports of nitrocellulose, which is used to make smokeless gunpowder and ammunition propellant.

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    Enforcement

    Myanmar Cracks Down on Cross-border Remittances

    By Editors | 06/06/2024

    “Hundi” cash transfer services and overseas property deals are being blamed for a severe depreciation of Myanmar’s currency.

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    AML / KYC

    US Authorities Accused of Ignoring Evidence Against StanChart

    By Editors | 06/06/2024

    A whistleblower says US officials falsely denied that he had provided useful information in order to have his claim for a whistleblower reward dismissed.

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    US Officials Warn of Sanctions Against Chinese Firms

    By Editors | 03/06/2024

    US officials Wally Adeyemo and Kurt Campbell say Chinese firms and financial institutions could be targeted with sanctions for assisting Russia.

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    EU Joins Allies in Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade With Sanctions

    By Editors | 03/06/2024

    The EU announced sanctions against six individuals and three entities for sanctions evasion and providing military support to Russia.

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