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FIUs Issue Joint Advisory on Russia Sanctions Evasion: Collaborative Efforts to Detect and Prevent Illicit Financial Activities
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of the Netherlands (FIU-NL), Germany (FIU DE), and Canada (FINTRAC) have collaborated on a joint...
Flexi Group
Feb 22, 202415 min read
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EU Visa Sanctions: Examining Dynamics with Gambia and Iraq Amidst Ongoing Discussions
The recent report from Statewatch delves into the intricate discussions among European Union (EU) Member States regarding potential visa...
Flexi Group
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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British Banks Linked to Trades with Sanctioned Iranian Entities: Standard Chartered Implicated Alongside Lloyds, Santander, and HSBC
A recent report has revealed that a third British bank, Standard Chartered, has been implicated in trades with a sanctioned Iranian...
Flexi Group
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Evasion of Russia Sanctions: EU Commission Takes Action Against Companies, Urges Member States to Hold Accountable
The European Commission is poised to disclose details regarding the evasion of Russia sanctions by companies, with plans for a follow-up...
Flexi Group
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Chinese Banks Tighten Financing Restrictions on Russian Clients in Response to U.S. Sanctions on Overseas Financial Firms
Chinese state-owned banks are reportedly intensifying their restrictions on financing Russian clients in response to the approval of...
Flexi Group
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Leaked Documents Reveal Roman Abramovich's $63 Million Investments in European Start-ups Through Venture Capital Firm Target Global
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly invested $63 million in European start-ups through London-based venture capital firm...
Flexi Group
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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EU Expands Sanctions to Include World's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa Over Russia's Actions
The European Union (EU) has extended its sanctions against Russia, adding Alrosa, the world's largest diamond producer, and its CEO Pavel...
Flexi Group
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account belonging to a sanctioned Russian financial institution
In a groundbreaking move, German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account...
Flexi Group
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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A New Chapter in EU Sanctions: Criminalizing Evasion Across Europe
In a significant development, a Europe-wide law introducing the criminal offense of sanction evasion has been agreed upon. The law...
Flexi Group
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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EU Agrees on AMLA's Role in Policing Sanctions Evasion Amid Marathon Talks
In a significant development during marathon negotiations, negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council have reached an...
Flexi Group
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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UK Establishes Enforcement Unit to Bolster Crackdown on Russian Sanctions Violations
The British government has announced the creation of a new enforcement unit, the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), aimed...
Flexi Group
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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US Broadens Sanctions Against Russia, Targets Cyprus-Based Entities and Global Networks
In a significant escalation of measures against Russia, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) expanded its sanctions list late...
Flexi Group
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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NCA Warns of Russia's Sanctions Evasion: 14 Red Flags for Financial Vigilance
Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a comprehensive warning to banks and financial institutions, providing intricate...
Flexi Group
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Exposed: Offshore Company Facilitated Concealed Entities for Putin's Inner Circle
An offshore company has been uncovered for its involvement in facilitating the creation of concealed entities by Vladimir Putin's inner...
Flexi Group
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Binance Exits Russia Business, Sells to CommEX Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its exit from the Russian market by selling its business to CommEX, a...
Flexi Group
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Megayachts in Legal Limbo: The Costly Conundrum of Seized Russian Assets
Falmouth, Harbor, Antigua and Barbuda—In a predawn operation last year, two dozen armed police officers and five FBI agents descended...
Flexi Group
Sep 26, 20238 min read
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European Union Court Annuls Renewal of Sanctions on Russian Businessman
In a significant development regarding European Union (EU) sanctions related to actions affecting Ukraine's territorial integrity, the...
Flexi Group
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Russian Profit Lockdown: Western Companies Struggle to Access Billions in Profits
In the wake of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western companies that have continued to operate in Russia find themselves in a...
Flexi Group
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Estonia Implements Ban on Russian-Registered Vehicles Amidst EU Sanctions
Estonia has made the decision to prohibit the entry of vehicles with Russian license plates into the country. The announcement came from...
Flexi Group
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Europol Report Exposes Russia's Cunning Strategies to Evade EU Sanctions
In a startling revelation, the latest Europol Economic Crime Report has shed light on Russia's persistent efforts to circumvent the...
Flexi Group
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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