European football clubs continue to trade with Russia despite sanctions risk
Several major football clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Parma and Panathinaikos, may have breached EU sanctions this year by entering into dubious transfer deals with Russian clubs. Football clubs in Europe continue to conduct risky transfer business with Russian teams despite the danger that such deals could breach EU sanctions against Russia. In December 2023, the […]
Allegations of irregularities in Twitter share purchase: SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk
The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for violating a court order as part of an investigation into whether he violated the law when he bought Twitter shares. Musk’s failure to testify was explained by his attendance at the SpaceX launch, but the SEC found this justification invalid. The […]
US sanctions supporters of Intellexa spyware in Greece
The United States has sanctioned five individuals and one organization involved in the Intellexa Consortium, which sold the illegal Predator spyware found on dozens of phones in Greece, including those belonging to politicians, journalists and businessmen. The sanctioned individuals include key figures involved in Greece’s 2022 wiretapping scandal. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets […]
US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy
Dozens of government politicians and their families may now face travel bans. New financial restrictions and travel bans have been imposed on top Georgian government officials who violently suppressed protests over a Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law. The US Treasury Department has identified two senior law enforcement officials, Zviad Kharazishvili, head of the Special Mission Department, […]
China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan
With these sanctions, Beijing’s message to Washington is clear: “Stop condoning and supporting Taiwan’s independence.” China has sanctioned nine US defense firms for the sale of military equipment to Taiwan. The Foreign Ministry measures in Beijing come as China continues to increase pressure on Taiwan and demands that Washington end its support for Taiwan’s declaration […]