Sanctions

Sanctions

NZ, UK, Canada Target Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with New Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Coordinated measures target oil revenues and financial networks, with New Zealand designating 100 vessels and the UK sanctioning a New Zealand-based insurer.

Sanctions

Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.

Sanctions

US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

By Editors | 24/02/2026

The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Sanctions

Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

Sanctions

New Zealand Pushes Cook Islands for Quicker Action on Sanctioned Vessels

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

New Zealand has been pressuring the Cook Islands over the slow removal from its ship registry of 'shadow fleet' vessels linked to Russia and Iran.

Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Sets April Deadline for Scam Syndicate Crackdown Operation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The 'XXL' operation targets thousands amid international pressure, but critics question if the campaign will hold powerful elites accountable.

Sanctions

US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.