National security memo describes the four nations’ cooperation as an “axis of upheaval” or “quartet of chaos.” President Biden approved a national security memo on China, Russia, Iran,…
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Treasury Sanctions Network of Russian Digital Assets
They used cryptocurrencies to launder money through the United States. The Treasury Department recently sanctioned a group of nine entities connected to Russian sanctions evasion operations, targeting individuals…
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Treasury Sanctions Network Connected to President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The official has been accumulating wealth through patronage networks. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned an organization and an individual on Wednesday for supporting a patronage network connected…
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Treasury Sanctions Sudan Leader for Weapons Acquisition
Officials state he was organizing weapons deals for armed forces. The Treasury Department sanctioned Sudan leader Mirghani Idris Suleiman last week, addressing his role in procuring weapons for…
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DOJ Indicts Salesman for Transporting U.S. Mining Drills to Iran
The business circumvented licenses by claiming drills were meant for Iraq. A federal jury convicted a salesman based in the Middle East of conspiring to sell U.S. products…
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Appellate Court Rules U.S. Can Prosecute Turkish Bank Through DOJ Probe
Foreign immunity is not extended to entities aiding in sanctions evasion. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government may prosecute Turkish bank Halkbank…
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Treasury Expands Sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Industry
Department responds to Iran’s second direct attack on Israel. The Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions against Iran’s oil and petroleum industry on Friday, responding to the…
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Treasury Imposes More Hamas-Related Sanctions
The department marks the anniversary of October 7th by sanctioning the terrorist group’s funding network. The Treasury Department imposed sanctions against parts of Hamas’ funding network on Monday,…
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Treasury Designates Russian, North Korean Sanction-Evasion Network
Targets five entities and one individual based in Russian-occupied Georgia. The Treasury Department sanctioned five entities and one individual for enabling Russia and North Korea to evade U.S.…
Read MoreTreasury Sanctions Hezbollah Petroleum Gas Smuggling Network
Five companies and two vessels tied to Hezbollah finance team sanctioned. The Treasury Department announced that it has sanctioned ten entities tied to Hezbollah’s oil and gas smuggling…
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