Despite halting direct exports to Russia, BMW acknowledges that over 100 high-end vehicles were sold, reflecting ongoing circumvention of sanctions through rogue employees.
Trade has shifted to former Soviet states, highlighting a reported 5,500% increase in German car exports to Kyrgyzstan, indicating the use of "back door" routes.
The BMW Group has implemented measures to prevent gray market imports, emphasizing compliance with sanctions, despite employees facilitating unauthorized sales.
The sales breach illustrates the complexities of international trade, as western goods still find their way to Russia through various indirect channels.
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