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UK Legal Sector Under Scrutiny: OFSI Highlights Sanctions Compliance Risks Post-Russia Invasion
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released a detailed threat assessment targeting the UK legal services sector,...

OpusDatum
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Russian National Sentenced for Money Laundering, Sanctions & Export Control Violations
The sentencing of Russian national Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya to 70 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated export control and...

OpusDatum
Apr 1, 20252 min read


US Targets Iranian Drone Supply Chain with Sanctions and Criminal Charges
In a significant escalation of efforts to dismantle Iran’s illicit weapons procurement networks, the United States has unsealed a...

OpusDatum
Mar 31, 20252 min read


FinCEN Opens Comment Period on Iran Sanctions Oversight
FinCEN invites comments by 27 May 2025 on reporting rules for US banks with foreign ties to Iran-linked institutions.

OpusDatum
Mar 29, 20251 min read


Dual Use Technology & Sanctions Evasion: Dual National Charged in Long-Running Export Control Scheme
The recent arrest of dual Pakistani-Canadian national Mohammad Jawaid Aziz (also known as Jawaid Aziz Siddiqui and Jay Siddiqui)...

OpusDatum
Mar 28, 20252 min read


US Targets $47 Million in Iranian Oil Proceeds in Sanctions & Terrorism Financing Case
The United States has initiated a civil forfeiture complaint targeting $47 million in proceeds derived from the clandestine sale of...

OpusDatum
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Are Your Risk & Control Self-Assessments Failing? Here’s How to Make Them Work
While Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) are an essential part of effective risk management for banks, their implementation often...

Elizabeth Travis
Mar 24, 20255 min read


OFSI Annual Review: UK Freezes £25b in Russian Assets Under Sanctions Regime
Today’s release of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s (OFSI) Annual Review casts a spotlight on the true scale and impact...

OpusDatum
Mar 21, 20253 min read


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 20, 20252 min read


US Seizes Sanctions-Busting Jet Linked to Nicolás Maduro
The United States has taken decisive action against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX aircraft linked to Nicolás Maduro Moros and the Venezuelan...

OpusDatum
Mar 18, 20253 min read


OFSI Publishes Disclosure on Charities’ Failure to Respond to Financial Sanctions Compliance Requests
On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, issued a report concerning a breach of...

OpusDatum
Mar 14, 20251 min read


OFSI Releases Updated Sanctions Guidance for High Value Dealers & Art Market Participants
OFSI releases new guidance for HVDs & AMPs, including a webinar, factsheet, FAQs & an updated sanctions guide.

OpusDatum
Mar 12, 20251 min read
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