US, UK and Australia impose sanctions on Russia-based cybercrime group Evil Corp
The US Treasury Department, in coordination with the UK and Australia, has announced a series of political sanctions against members of the Russia-based Evil Corp cybercrime group and its associated companies. Officials say Evil Corp is a cybercriminal organisation responsible for the development and distribution of the Dridex malware. The US Department of Justice also […]
US imposes sanctions on individuals and companies allegedly involved in arms procurement and smuggling for the Houthis
Sanctions are imposed amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The US imposes sanctions on individuals and companies allegedly involved in arms procurement and smuggling for the Houthis. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced the sanctions, which were imposed for their alleged role in facilitating the supply and smuggling of weapons for the Houthi […]
OFAC adds Marshall Islands tanker company to its sanctions list
The Office of Foreign Assets Control in Washington DC has slapped sanctions on a tanker owner and two of its ships over alleged shipments of Russian and Iranian oil. The Marshall Islands-registered company Gemini Marine becomes the latest shipping entity in a rapid series of sanctions being dished out by the US Treasury. Two tankers […]
A Russian company trades chickpeas for Pakistani rice as sanctions halt payments
A Russian company will reportedly exchange chickpeas and lentils for Pakistani mandarins and rice. Russia is having difficulty making cross-border payments due to the increasing sanctions of the US and its allies. According to the Russian state news service Tass, a Russian company plans to exchange chickpeas and lentils for Pakistani tangerines, rice and potatoes. […]
136-metre superyacht Flying Fox removed from US sanctions list
According to the list published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department, the 136-metre Flying Fox was removed from the US sanctions list. According to the office, the yacht was placed on the sanctions list due to its connection with Imperial Yachts SARL, a yacht brokerage firm based in Monaco. […]