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Kazakhstan dispatch: new law is designed to repatriate assets illegally hidden abroad

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On July 12, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On the return of illegally acquired assets to the state’ , and amendments were also adopted to the Code of Administrative Offenses, the Tax Code and the Law on the Prosecutor’s Office.

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UN official warns South Sudan must secure public confidence to hold peaceful elections

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Haysom called upon South Sudan to resolve its humanitarian crisis, stating that attacks against aid workers in South Sudan have hindered humanitarian assistance and that UN agencies have experienced difficulties in responding to the needy in South Sudan due to a shortage of funds.

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UN Security Council sanctions three Houthi leaders following Marib attacks

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The sanctions subject them to a global asset freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo. The sanctions follow Houthi attacks against the last government-controlled city in Yemen, Marib. For example, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) operates off a consolidated list of UK, EU, and UN sanctions.

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US Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly facilitating ransomware

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The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions Tuesday against SUEX OTC, S.R.I., Furthermore, the advisory stressed the necessity of strengthening cybersecurity procedures and reporting to and working with relevant government agencies in the event of a ransomware attack.

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US imposes sanctions on Bulgaria entities and individuals over corruption

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The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on three Bulgarian individuals and sixty-four companies over allegations that the sanctioned entities and individuals were facilitating Russian influence in the Bulgarian government.

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US sanctions microelectronics suppliers in effort to disrupt Russia’s defense supply chain

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The United States Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Monday sanctioned 28 entities and 14 individuals that provide technology to the Russian military. ” US officials met with agencies from over 33 countries in October to discuss ways to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.

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Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

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firms to furnish information to the agency regarding offset agreements exceeding $5,000,000 in value associated with sales of weapon systems or defense related items to foreign countries or foreign firms. Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: BIS . Comments are due no later than March 15, 2022.

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