Magnum Opus: sanctions and the secret soldiers of Benghazi
4th June 2020
Magnum Opus: sanctions and the secret soldiers of Benghazi
In August 2019, a report on the Malta Independent – since then removed from the newspaper’s website – revealed reports in the Arab press of a Malta-registered RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat), having been found abandoned by Libyan coast guards. The Manta 2, an MRC-1250 RHIB powered by four engines, had… Read More
U.S. envoy threatens to trigger return of U.N. sanctions on Iran
14th May 2020
U.S. envoy threatens to trigger return of U.N. sanctions on Iran
The United States publicly threatened on Wednesday to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions on Iran if the U.N. Security Council does not extend an arms embargo on Tehran that is due to expire in October under the Iran nuclear deal. U.S. special envoy for Iran, Brian Hook,… Read More
U.S. faces U.N. battle if it pushes for Iran embargo extension, snapback sanctions
28th April 2020
U.S. faces U.N. battle if it pushes for Iran embargo extension, snapback sanctions
The United States faces a tough, messy battle if it uses a threat to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions on Iran as leverage to get the 15-member Security Council to extend and strengthen an arms embargo on Tehran, diplomats said. Washington has shared its strategy, confirmed by… Read More
UN calls for shipping reforms as North Korea escalates sanctions evasion
23rd April 2020
UN calls for shipping reforms as North Korea escalates sanctions evasion
The UN Security Council is calling for digitisation of shipping documents, stricter know-your-customer requirements and restrictions on individual vessels, after uncovering North Korea’s extensive ability to evade sanctions on petrol, coal, sand and other commodities. A UN report finalised in March and seen by GTR says satellite imagery has revealed… Read More
UN imposes sanctions on Central African Republic rebel leader
22nd April 2020
UN imposes sanctions on Central African Republic rebel leader
The UN Security Council on Monday imposed sanctions on Central African Republic (CAR) former rebel leader Abdoulaye Miskine, who last year was one of the signatories of a peace agreement between the government and armed groups. Under the terms of the February 2019 accord, Miskine, founder and head of the… Read More
Ex-Billionaire Mallya Near Extradition After Losing Appeal
21st April 2020
Ex-Billionaire Mallya Near Extradition After Losing Appeal
Former billionaire Vijay Mallya lost a U.K. appeal to block his extradition to India, putting the fallen tycoon one step closer to facing fraud and money-laundering charges in his home country. A London court upheld a 2018 ruling to send him back to India over allegations that Mallya made… Read More
South Korea Told to Do More to Stop Public Officials From Laundering Bribes
20th April 2020
South Korea Told to Do More to Stop Public Officials From Laundering Bribes
South Korea has significantly improved its legal framework on fighting money-laundering, but it needs to step up efforts to prevent public officials from laundering bribes and to solidify its ability to freeze the assets of persons and entities blacklisted by the United Nations, a global anti-money-laundering watchdog said. The Financial… Read More
UN experts want to blacklist 14 ships over NKorea sanctions
20th April 2020
UN experts want to blacklist 14 ships over NKorea sanctions
AP — U.N. experts have recommended blacklisting 14 vessels for violating sanctions against North Korea in a report that accuses the country of increasing illegal coal exports, imports of petroleum products and continuing with cyber attacks on financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges to gain illicit revenue. The 267-page report, obtained… Read More
Turkish investment agency supported one-time al-Qaeda financier for energy projects
16th April 2020
Turkish investment agency supported one-time al-Qaeda financier for energy projects
İlker Aycı, then-president of the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT) and current Turkish Airlines (THY) board chairman, facilitated the investments and private businesses of one-time al-Qaeda financier Yasin al-Qadi, confidential documents have revealed. According to a wiretap authorized by a Turkish court as part of a corruption… Read More
‘Ship-to-Ship’ Trade and Other Secrets of North Korea’s Illicit $1.5B Crypto Stash
10th April 2020
‘Ship-to-Ship’ Trade and Other Secrets of North Korea’s Illicit $1.5B Crypto Stash
Experts looking at how North Korea continues to import and export goods despite numerous sanctions agree the country’s $1.5 billion cryptocurrency war chest is used to fund an illicit web of trade networks and supply chains. Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis said it is “comfortable” with the $1.5 billion figure stated… Read More
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