#us-sanctions

#us-sanctions

Southeast Asia's cyber scam industry not only threatens the well-being and financial security of Americans, but also subjects thousands of people to modern slavery, undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K Hurley said in a statement, adding that Americans last year lost more than $10bn from scam operations originating in the region. The department said it had issued sanctions against Tin Win, Saw Min Min Oo and Chit Linn Myaing Co for acting

Unequal treatment reflects a cold combination of political and economic calculations. United States President Donald Trump has threatened to slap new sanctions on Russia and secondary sanctions on countries that buy Moscow's crude in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. While Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff earlier this month to a total of 50 percent on India's goods, citing its continued imports of Russian oil, he has not instigated similar punitive actions against China, the largest buyer of Russian energy.

US officials have unsealed an indictment against Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier and three Haiti-born naturalized US citizens for conspiring to violate US sanctions.

India and China firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats of secondary sanctions for purchasing Russian oil, prioritizing their energy security and economic sovereignty.

India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits.

Stephen Miller stated, " what he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia."

U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly has ruled against Huawei's request to dismiss a federal indictment consisting of 16 counts, indicating the allegations are not premature.

The European Union deeply regrets the United States sanctions placed on four judges at the International Criminal Court, emphasizing the need for judicial independence and justice.

The Department of Justice's civil forfeiture complaint seeks to reclaim $7.74 million frozen two years ago, linked to alleged North Korean money laundering efforts.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman insisted that only guaranteed and verifiable lifting of sanctions would be acceptable for any nuclear agreement.