Sanctions – Page 5 – Certain Risk

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Jersey probes Roman Abramovich for suspected money laundering, sanctions breaches

Jersey authorities are investigating Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in connection with suspected money laundering and possible sanctions violations, according to Swiss court judgments issued in May.

Russia’s Shadow Fleet is Growing, Says Economist

The “shadow fleet” of oil tankers moving Russian crude outside mainstream shipping channels has expanded alongside new Western sanctions.

OFAC Blacklists Cyber Scammers in Southeast Asia

The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday blacklisted 19 entities linked to large cyber-scam compounds in Southeast Asia that have targeted Americans in romance and cryptocurrency-investment swindles.

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Censored and Sanctioned, Russian Television Plays American Hit Shows

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Russians continue to seek respite from the conflict by turning to movie and TV streaming services, including at least one that is showing HBO hit shows.