UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions
On May 11, 2026, the UK government launched one of its most aggressive sanctions packages to date, targeting 85 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s most “heinous” activities. The measures focus on two main fronts: the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children and the Kremlin’s global information warfare. A significant portion of the sanctions (29 targets) […]
UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling
United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats. The individuals and entities targeted include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa. […]
UK sanctions individuals from Moldova, Georgia and Guatemala
UK sanctions corrupt actors undermining democratic governments in Foreign Secretary’s latest steps to crack down on corruption and illicit finance. United Kingdom sanctions Pro-Kremlin operatives responsible for rigging elections in Moldova. Sanctions will freeze and ban travel. The sanctions target a network of pro-Russian actors named Evrazia operating in Moldova on behalf of corrupt fugitive […]
UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illegal gold trade
The UK and US governments have imposed sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman, for his alleged involvement in the illegal gold trade. According to a statement from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the assets of Kamlesh Pattni and four others, including his wife and brother-in-law, will be frozen. Pattni’s name was implicated […]