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From Policy to Prosecution: Are Sanctions Against Russia Finally Working?
The UK’s first successful criminal prosecution under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 signals a long-awaited shift from...

Elizabeth Travis
May 305 min read
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UK Announces New Trade Sanctions Against Russia: Stronger Export &Import Controls
The UK Government has unveiled a new and extensive package of trade sanctions targeting Russia under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit)...

OpusDatum
Apr 252 min read
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The Wagner Group: A Key Player in Global Geopolitics?
Wagner, now Kremlin-controlled, remains a key tool for Russia, fueling conflicts, exploiting resources, and challenging global stability.

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 49 min read
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OFSI Fines HSF Moscow £465K for Russia Sanctions Breach
OFSI fines HSF Moscow £465K for breaching UK sanctions on Russia, making £3.9M in payments to sanctioned banks during its closure.

OpusDatum
Mar 202 min read
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Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa: A Gateway for Financial Crime?
President Donald Trump’s proposal to replace the existing EB-5 visa program with a streamlined $5 million 'gold card' residency system...

Elizabeth Travis
Feb 264 min read
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Israeli Freight Forwarder Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Violating Export Restrictions Imposed on Russia
Gal Haimovich, 49, of Israel, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to...

US Department of Justice
Feb 222 min read
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Ohio-Based Supplier of Aircraft Parts and Three Employees Charged for Illicit Export Scheme Involving Russia
Flighttime Enterprises Inc., an American subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, along with three of its current and former...

US Department of Justice
Feb 142 min read
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Miami-Based Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate Russia-Ukraine Sanctions and to Commit Money Laundering
Miami real estate broker Roman Sinyavsky pleaded guilty today to engaging in a scheme to violate U.S. sanctions and commit money...

US Department of Justice
Jan 163 min read
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Uncovering the Elusive Tactics: How the Russian Oil Industry Navigates Sanctions
The global oil market has undergone significant changes due to sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its geopolitical actions. These...

Elizabeth Travis
Jan 135 min read
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Yacht Phi: Legal Battles, Maintenance Challenges, & Geopolitical Implications for Seized Russian Assets
The ongoing geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine have led to unprecedented sanctions aimed at pressuring the...

Elizabeth Travis
Jan 104 min read
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Canadian National Sentenced to 40 Months for Multimillion-Dollar Export Control Scheme
Defendant Exported Millions of Dollars of Electronics Used by Russia in Missiles and Drones Nikolay Goltsev, 38, of Montreal, Canada, was...

US Department of Justice
Jan 85 min read
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Justice Department Secures Forfeiture of Two Miami Condos for Violations of Russia-Related U.S. Sanctions
The Department of Justice announced today that, pursuant to a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture entered on...

US Department of Justice
Jan 72 min read
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