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Raids And Arrest For Alleged Sanctions Breaches

It is being reported that Latvia's State Security Service conducted a number of raids, and arrested an individual suspected of breaching the EU's sanctions against Russia.

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Customs board distressed Russian vessel in Swedish waters

After a Russian vessel had engine trouble and entered Swedish territorial waters, Swedish Customs boarded the vessel and commenced...

Sweden International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids As Part Of Investigation Into Sanctioned Exports To Russia And Belarus

It is being reported (here and here) that Lithuania's Financial Crime Investigation Service and the State Security Department, with coordinating assistance from the European Public Prosecutor's Office...

Lithuania International

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Duane Morris LLP

Lafarge Sanctions Trial Ends With Verdict Due In April 2026

After a six-week trial, verdict in the Lafarge prosecution is now expected on 13 April 2026.

France International

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Duane Morris LLP

Contract Management In Uncertain Times

Netherlands International

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Buren

Report That There Are 6,000 Criminal Proceedings For Russian And Belarus Sanctions Breaches Ongoing

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prosecution For Providing Professional Services To Russian Companies

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

An Overview Of The Amended National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act

Malta International

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GTG

Further Arrests And Raids Related To Damen Shipping

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

International Sanctions Compliance In Luxembourg: Update On Recent EU Measures And CSSF Guidance

Luxembourg International

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ELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme

Two Individuals Charged With Sanctioned Export Offences

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests As Part Of Investigation Into Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Into Businesses Alleged To Have Exported €10m In Luxury Cars To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests As Part Of Investigation Into Exports Of Equipment To Russia

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

Ep3 - Planning Ahead - The Reform Of Judicial Reform Procedures (Podcast)

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

The Italian Market: Gaming & Regulation (Podcast)

Italy Media & IT

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WH Partners

The Supporting Team Behind Malta's Trusted Corporate Services Provider (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Goodbye Paperwork: Greece Enters The Digital Era Of Labour Compliance

Greece Employment

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Eurofast

Regulator's Audit Findings On Nordea Bank's Sanctions Compliance

Finland's Financial Supervisory Authority has published the results of an "audit" on Nordea Bank in relation to the bank's compliance with the asset freeze and export prohibition aspects of the EU's Russian sanctions.

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Highlights Of The Recent Reforms To The National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act

On 14 November 2025, the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act (the "Revised NIA") was published in the Government Gazette, marking the first substantive revision to Malta's sanctions framework since April 2020.

Malta International

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Ganado Advocates

The European Union's 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia – Key Takeaways

On 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union ("the Council") adopted its 19th package of sanctions against Russia ("the 19th package") in response to Russia's war against Ukraine.

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

Trial Commenced Of Shipbuilder For Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Further to our earlier post, the prosecution trial of Damen Shipping has commenced in the Netherlands.

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Navigating The Future Of AML/CFT – Update Of EBA'S Draft RTS

European Union Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arrest And Raids Related To Machinery Exports To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Swedish Customs Sanctions Enforcement

Sweden International

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Duane Morris LLP

Multiple Cash Seizures Related To Sanctions Circumvention Network

Ireland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Company And Individual Convicted For Organizing Tour Groups To Crimea

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions Trial Begins Of Individuals Suspected Of Exporting €28m In Luxury Cars

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids In Relation To Export Of Hundreds Of Luxury Cars To Russia

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

Export Control Update - October 2025

Sweden International

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MAQS Law Firm

€540,000 Fine For Sanctions Compliance Failings By Online Retailer

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Steps Up Sanctions Enforcement: From Compliance Obligations To Criminal Consequences

Cyprus International

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Raids In Relation To Export Of Hundreds Of Luxury Cars To Russia

It is being reported that seven residential and commercial premises in the Steinfurt area were raided ion 20 November by Customs officers from Essen, Münster and Osnabrück.

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

Export Control Update - October 2025

The Swedish Government formally adopted a National Control List for Dual-Use Products and Technologies on 25 September, 2025, to cover certain dual-use items not already included in Annex I of the EU Dual-Use Regulation.

Sweden International

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MAQS Law Firm

€540,000 Fine For Sanctions Compliance Failings By Online Retailer

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has issued a €540,000 fine to online retailer Verkkokauppa.com for failings under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Steps Up Sanctions Enforcement: From Compliance Obligations To Criminal Consequences

On the 25th of July, 2025, the Republic of Cyprus ("Cyprus") enacted Law 149(I)/2025, formally titled The Criminalization of the Violation of the Restrictive Measures of the European Union Law of 2025 (the "Law").

Cyprus International

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

247 Administrative Penalties For Russian Trade Sanctions Breaches Since June

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Conviction And Lengthy Jail Term For Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Further to our earlier post, it is being reported (here, here and here) that in September a court in Frankfurt convicted Alexander S. of exports of sanctioned goods to Russia.

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Adopts 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

On 23 October 2025, following a European Commission proposal issued on 19 September 2025 and extended negotiations among Member States, the Council of the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package...

European Union International

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Kinstellar

Criminal Prosecution For Dealing With Designated Person's Funds

Recent reporting on a Swiss judgment has thrown light on an ongoing criminal prosecution for alleged sanctions breaches being undertaken in Czechia.

Czech Republic International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Into Bunkering Company Suspected Of Sanctions Breaches

It is being reported that the Estonian Prosecutor General's Office has been investigating a bunkering company for alleged breaches of the EU's sanctions in relation to Russian oil.

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Adopts 19th Package Of Restrictive Measures Against Russia

Luxembourg International

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Arendt & Medernach

New Rules For European Work Councils Have Been Adopted

Belgium Employment

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Ius Laboris

Estonia – 2 Year Sentence For Sanctions Offences Upheld On Appeal

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Corporate Fine For Abortive Sales Of Sanctioned Equipment To Russia

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

No Slowing Down: The EU Targets Russian Interests In 19th Sanctions Package

Worldwide International

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Plesner

EU Adopts 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU 19th Adopts Sanctions Package Against Russia – What It Means For Your Business

Worldwide International

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Oppenhoff

EU verabschiedet 19. Sanktionspaket gegen Russland – Was bedeutet das für Ihr Unternehmen?

European Union International

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Oppenhoff

Denmark – Engineering Company To Plead Guilty To Russian Sanctions Breach

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

Denmark – 18 Charges For Russian Sanctions Offences

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

State Security Service Seeks Two Prosecutions Of Individuals For Alleged Russian Sanctions Breaches

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Hearing Begins For Confiscation Of €720m From Sanctioned Russian Bank

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Suspended Sentence On Conviction For Dual-use Exports To Russia

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Understanding The TARIC System, Dual-Use Goods, And Compliance Obligations

Cyprus International

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Sanctions Compliance In Cyprus: Guide To The National Sanctions Implementation Unit (ΕΜΕΚ - NSIU)

Cyprus International

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Economou & Co LLC

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