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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
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Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
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Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
- The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
U.S. bans maker of spyware that targeted a senator's phone: The Treasury Department on Tuesday banned a notorious creator of software that can hack smartphones ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-sanctions-target-hamas-spokesperson-drone-program-leaders-2024-04-12/
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-west-bank-sanctions/
Germany blocks over ˆ4 billion worth of Russian assets: EUR 4.1 billion worth of Russian assets were blocked in Germany as of early December.
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Quick Glance: German Authorities Freeze Russian Assets Worth Over €4B
- Germany blocks Russian assets worth over €4 billion.
- This includes frozen funds, individuals' economic resources, and the Russian central bank's blocked money.
- Federal Prosecutors file a lawsuit to confiscate over €720 million in Russian funds for violating the Foreign Trade Act.
U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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US Treasury Sanctions Former Afghan Officials with Cypriot Passports : Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure: The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4554567-us-sanctions-chinese-hackers-accused-of-targeting-critical-infrastructure/
US levels new sanctions over Russian disinformation campaign: The United States has imposed new sanctions against two individuals and two entities connected to a ...
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Ukraine receives $32.4 million grant from Russia-leaning Serbia - Euromaidan Press
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US announces additional sanctions against Russian diamonds: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department has announced sanctions ...
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The US and UK have imposed sanctions on a group targeting Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders ... Show more aje.io/uuebbk
US sanctions dozens of people worldwide over human rights abuses: The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on dozens of people over human rights abuses ...
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U.S. announces indictments, sanctions against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
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Quick Glance: US sanctions Chinese firms in fight against Fentanyl distribution network
- Fentanyl, a powerful opioid used as a painkiller or sedative, plays a crucial role in the US drug crisis.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the drug's distribution network 'often starts with chemical companies in China'.
- China criticized the imposition of sanctions, arguing that the Fentanyl crisis is rooted in the United States itself.
- Companies in the Fentanyl supply chain allegedly use false addresses and labeling to evade identification by law enforcement.
US imposes new sanctions on Hamas operatives: The US Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on “10 key Hamas terrorist group members, operatives ...
cnn.com/2023/10/18/politics/treasury-department-hamas/
US targets Myanmar's state oil and gas enterprise with form of sanctions: The U.S. on Tuesday imposed a form of sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes sanctions on Myanmar's state oil and gas enterprise
- The US has imposed sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE).
- The action prohibits certain financial services by Americans to the state oil and gas enterprise.
- Washington has also slapped sanctions on three entities and five people connected to Myanmar's military.
- Sky Royal Hero Company Limited, a Myanmar entity that contracted repair work from sanctioned Russian entities, was also targeted.
2 shipping companies face first sanctions over Russian oil shipments: The Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against two shipping companies Thursday ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4252562-two-shipping-companies-face-first-sanctions-over-russian-oil-shipments/
New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military: US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies ...
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US imposes new sanctions over Iranian arms, cyber activity: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile and drone ...
reuters.com/world/us-issues-new-iran-related-sanctions-cyber-arms-activity-2024-02-02/
U.S., Australia, Britain sanction Russian cybercriminal behind Medibank attack - UPI.com
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Treasury Taps Sanctions Architect to Lead Financial Crimes Team: Andrea Gacki has played a leading role in designing sanctions that the U.S ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/13/business/treasury-andrea-gacki-financial-crimes.html
”‹”‹USA announces sanctions for facilitating Iran's military programmes: The USA has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies based in Iran, Hong Kong ...
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U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions -Treasury Dept website: The United States issued new sanctions Wednesday on people and companies based in Iran, Hong Kong ...
reuters.com/world/us-issues-new-iran-related-sanctions-treasury-dept-website-2023-10-18/
Quick Glance: USA imposes sanctions on Iran, Hong Kong, China, and Venezuela
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies from Iran, Hong Kong, China, and Venezuela.
- The sanctions target the support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
- Iran-based company Saberin Kish provided components for repairing lawful intercept and technical equipment.
- Hong Kong-based company Dali RF Technology received transfers related to Lin Jinghe's procurement.
US imposes sanctions on network that facilitates Shahed drone production in Iran: The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, 27 September ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/27/7421687/
US Sanctions Four Kyrgyz Companies for Evading Russian Sanctions: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Quick Glance: US Sanctions 4 Kyrgyz Companies for Evading Russian Sanctions
- Kyrgyz authorities have recently changed the publication of trade statistics to conceal banned trade with Russia.
- The numbers for the first three months of 2023 show the export of sanctioned goods.
- The head of the National Statistical Committee's foreign trade department stated that the removal of codes was an "optimization of information."
- One company, RM Design and Development, has sent hundreds of goods to Russian companies under sanctions.
New sanctions leveled on Russia’s weapons suppliers amid Zelensky visit to Washington
thehill.com/policy/international/4355886-sanctions-russias-weapons-suppliers-ukraine/
Sanctions unveiled amid US crackdown on fentanyl trafficking: Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen unveiled Wednesday sanctions against two companies and 15 ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4345452-sanctions-unveiled-amid-us-crackdown-on-fentanyl-trafficking/
The US Treasury Department has re-imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-run oil company, PDVSA. In response, the oil giant is increasingly relying on digital ... Show more
US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas: The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of ...
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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting vessel owner: The United States on Thursday imposed new Iran-related counterterrorism sanctions against ...
reuters.com/world/us-issues-fresh-iran-related-sanctions-targeting-vessel-owner-2024-04-04/
Treasury to launch new sanctions against Hamas this week: Hamas, which is backed by Iran, uses NGOs and charities to fundraise and move money around the world.
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US and UK impose sanctions against Iran: The United States and the United Kingdom have sanctioned 16 individuals and two companies that facilitate Shahed drone ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451872/
US, Britain impose more sanctions on Hamas officials
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has recently imposed economic sanctions on Abu Ubaida, the spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing ... Show more #USA #USSanctions #AbuUbaida #USTreasury #Hamas #AlQassam #Property #Travel #Maldives #Media #Ridicule #EconomicBan #Zionism
US slaps new sanctions against 6 N. Koreans, 2 entities for financing WMD programs
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Serbia is not as neutral on Ukraine as it claims : Serbia is much closer to Ukraine than some other countries that think that by imposing sanctions on Russia ...
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The US has imposed sanctions on two Israeli settler outposts in the occupied West Bank as well as three settlers, the Treasury Department announced on Thursday ...
Quick Glance: Actions against West Bank settlements and Israeli settlers
- The US government is implementing sanctions against two Israeli settlements and three settlers who have undermined stability in the occupied West Bank.
- Moshe's Farm and Zvi's Farm were identified as sites of violence against Palestinians.
- In addition to the sanctions, Washington announced visa bans against settlers deemed extremist.
- The sanctions target individuals like Moshe Sharvit, Zvi Bar Yosef, and Neriya Ben Pazi involved in violence against Palestinians.
US sanctions against Russia targets over 500 people and entities - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: US Targets Russia with Over 500 New Sanctions
- The US has announced over 500 new sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Russia's main card payment system, financial and military institutions, and officials involved in the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
- The newly-announced US measures also include nearly 100 firms and individuals who will face export restrictions.
- Russian banks and military-industrial enterprises have adapted and developed workarounds to evade existing sanctions.
- The EU has also announced new sanctions, targeting nearly 200 companies and individuals accused of helping Russia procure weapons or being involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children - something Moscow denies.
Sanctions: Why India will stop buying oil from this Russian shipping company: India became the world's largest importer of Russian crude oil by sea last year - ...
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US imposes sanctions on company for transporting Iranian-made weapons to Russia: The United States will continue to take action against Iran and its transport ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449825/
US Treasury sanctions 2 affiliates of ransomware group LockBit: Ransomware attacks targeted critical infrastructure including hospitals, schools and financial ...
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Quick Glance: Police Arrest LockBit Ransomware Members
- Arrest of two LockBit ransomware operators in Poland and Ukraine
- Development of free decryption tool for encrypted files
- Seizure of over 200 crypto-wallets after hacking servers
- Global operation involving French and U.S. authorities
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US sanctions spree continues with 15 more for Russian entities: Financial firms that help evade existing restrictions in crosshairs
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US Treasury threatens RBI with sanctions: Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has run into problems with US authorities due to its activities in Russia.
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US targets China-based firm under new cyber-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
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Quick Glance: New US Cyber Sanctions Target China-based Company
- On March 25, the United States imposed cyber-related sanctions on Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science And Technology Company Ltd based in China, as stated on the U.S. Treasury Department's website.
- As per a CNN report, the Biden administration accused Chinese hackers operating on behalf of China's civilian intelligence service of conducting a broad espionage campaign against U.S. companies.
US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general: The US announced sanctions on Thursday against Nicaraguan Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina ...
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US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's attorney general: The United States on Thursday sanctioned Nicaragua's attorney general for her role in the government's ...
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US bans maker of spyware used to target government officials, journalists: The Treasury Department banned the maker of spyware used to target government ...
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US working with allies over sanctions on Russian Arctic LNG project -State Dept: The U.S. is working closely with partner countries over sanctions on a Russian ...
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US targets Houthi revenue with new sanctions, Treasury Dept says: The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting two companies and two vessels that ...
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U.S. Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Biden orders sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: The action goes much further than a directive issued by the State Department in December imposing visa ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges for Palestinians in the West Bank
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- Obstacles: Difficulties for Palestinians to travel from the West Bank to Jerusalem.
- Impact of restrictions: Violence, tensions, and Israeli limitations in the West Bank.
- Reduced accessibility: Shortened operating hours and fewer lanes at the checkpoint between the West Bank and Jerusalem.
US adds sanctions on Hamas, Iran's Revolutionary Guard members: The U.S. on Friday issued a second round of sanctions aimed at Palestinian militant group Hamas ...
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MPs open inquiry into success of UK Treasury sanctions on Russia: Treasury committee to consider case for targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas as Moscow ...
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US Treasury says threat to sanction 3rd-country banks has impacted Russian funding flows
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White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
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US issues new sanctions against top Russian ally Belarus: The United States issued new sanctionsagainst Belarus on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said ...
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New Russia sanctions target technology, money used to fuel Ukraine war: The State and Treasury departments announced new sanctions against Russia on Thursday ...
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US Treasury sanctions two firms for shipping $100M Iranian commodities to China: Companies registered in Hong Kong, Marshall Islands
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