Tightening restrictions on trade in Russian-origin diamonds, gold and other metals is expected to feature prominently in discussions amongst leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations when they contemplate further sanctions on Moscow at a summit this week. Other… Read More ›

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OFAC sanctions vast network of Hezbollah-linked traders in precious gems, art, and luxury goods
The US treasury department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated what it describes as a vast international money laundering and sanctions evasion network of 52 individuals and entities in the UAE, Lebanon, South Africa, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, the… Read More ›
Gazprombank and Russian diamonds in line for EU sanctions
Gazprombank could be a prime target in a new batch of European Union (EU) sanctions on Russia expected in response to Moscow’s mobilisation decree to conscript 300,000 reservists into the Russian army and referendums in areas the union sees as… Read More ›
Standard Chartered free to seek new assets in US$770 million gold and diamond fraud after judge restores UK-incorporated shell companies
Standard Chartered Bank has more chance of taking possession of assets attached to alleged Indian gold and diamond fraudster, Jatin Mehta, after a judge in the UK high court restored four suspected shell companies. The bank was one of several… Read More ›