Sanctions

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    AML / KYC

    Netherlands: Trial Against Tornado Cash Co-founder is Underway

    By Editors | 26/03/2024

    Alexey Pertsev is accused of participating in Tornado Cash’s money laundering activities. A verdict is expected six weeks after the trial concludes this week.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OFAC Sanctions Crypto Targets Over Russia Sanctions Evasion

    By Editors | 26/03/2024

    The sanctioned entities either helped build or operate blockchain-based services or enabled virtual currency payments in the Russian financial sector, enabling potential sanctions evasion.

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    Enforcement

    US, UK Announce Sanctions Against China-based Hackers

    By Editors | 26/03/2024

    A front company allegedly operating for China was sanctioned, along with 2 members of hacking group APT31. DOJ unsealed criminal charges against 7 individuals.

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    Sanctions

    Russia Imposes New Sanctions Against 56 Canadian Citizens

    By Editors | 25/03/2024

    The sanctions target executives of Raytheon, Airbus, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce units in Canada, along with other companies involved in supplying weapons to Ukraine.

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    Sanctions

    EU Announces 35 New Sanctions Over Death of Alexei Navalny

    By Editors | 25/03/2024

    The targets include the two penal colonies where Navalny was held, members of the judiciary, and officials in the penitentiary system and Russia’s Ministry of Justice.

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    Sanctions

    EU Leaders to Advance Plans to Use Profits from Russia Assets

    By Editors | 23/03/2024

    Total financial contributions for Ukraine are expected to be around EUR 4.0-4.5 billion this year. Banks are concerned about legal action from Russia.

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    Sanctions

    India Stops Accepting Oil from Sanctioned Russian Vessels

    By Editors | 22/03/2024

    Private and state-run refiners in India have stopped accepting cargoes from vessels owned by Sovcomflot, which was sanctioned by the US last month.

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    Sanctions

    Armenian Banks Stop Accepting Russian Mir Cards – Reports

    By Editors | 22/03/2024

    The Union of Armenian Banks attributed the decisions to the risk of secondary sanctions from the US.

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    Sanctions

    US, Türkiye Agree on New ‘Sanctions Compliance Scheme’

    By Editors | 22/03/2024

    Under the new scheme, the US will allow Turkish authorities to first investigate potential sanctions violations before action is taken against Turkish companies.

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    More Chinese Banks Stop Accepting Russian Payments – Reports

    By Editors | 22/03/2024

    Ping An Bank, Bank of Ningbo, Guangfa Bank and Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank are among those that have all stopped accepting yuan payments from Russia.

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