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    Extradition Of Russian National To The US Approved To Face Sanctions Charges

    Sweden's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of a Russian national to the United States on charges related to allegedly circumventing sanctions by exporting military components to Russia through Hong Kong. The case highlights international cooperation in enforcing export controls and trade sanctions against Russia.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Raids And Two Arrested As Part Of Russian Sanctions Breach Investigation

    Swedish authorities have arrested two individuals and conducted raids across southern and western Sweden in connection with suspected violations of EU sanctions against Russia.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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Further Arrest Relating To The Detention Of The Oil Tanker “Sea Owl I”

Swedish authorities have arrested a second crew member from the seized oil tanker Sea Owl I on suspicion of using false documents related to the vessel's purported re-registration. The Coast Guard's investigation continues to uncover irregularities in the ship's documentation following its initial seizure in March, when doubts were raised about the validity of its Comorian flag registration.
SwedenInternational Law
Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris LLP
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    Seizure Of Cargo Vessel For False Flag Failings

    On Saturday Swedish authorities took control of the cargo vessel, Caffa. Video of the seizure has been released.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Sweden – Three Russian Sanctions Investigations In 2024

    It is being reported that the Swedish authorities have commenced three preliminary investigations into possible Russian sanctions breaches during 2024.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Sweden – Chinese Captain Of Syrian-flagged Ship The Jin Hui Arrested And Ship Detained

    On Sunday Sweden’s Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Chinese national who was the captain of the Syrian-flagged vessel suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, the Jin Hui.
    SwedenTransport
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Criminal Prosecution For Purchasing Cars From Russian Embassy

    Swedish authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against a car dealership accused of purchasing vehicles from the Russian embassy through a front company to circumvent sanctions.
    SwedenCriminal Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Seizure Of Detained Cargo Vessel Confirmed With Transfer To Ukraine Approved

    Swedish courts have taken unprecedented action by ordering the formal seizure of the cargo ship Caffa, allegedly used to transport grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Extradition To Face US Sanctions Charges Completed

    A Russian national has been extradited from Sweden to the United States to face criminal charges for allegedly evading sanctions by illegally exporting military-grade micro-electronic components to Russia through Hong Kong-based front companies. The case involves sophisticated sanctions evasion schemes operating between March 2022 and April 2023, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
    SwedenGovernment, Public Sector
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Customs board distressed Russian vessel in Swedish waters

    After a Russian vessel had engine trouble and entered Swedish territorial waters, Swedish Customs boarded the vessel and commenced...
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Sweden – Closed Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Russian Funds Transfers

    Press reporting of a civil dispute between Sweden's SEB Bank and certain Russian customers associated with Olga Pavlova...
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Man Arrested For Possible Extradition To Face US Sanctions Charges

    It is being reported that Sweden's Security Service, Säpo, conducted an operation in December involving raiding premises...
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Sweden – Raids On “large Company” And Two Arrests In Sanctions Investigation

    Sweden’s Public Prosecutor has issued a press release making public raids conducted this morning at the premises of an unnamed “large company” in Sundsvall.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Sanctioned (And Suspected Of Leaking) Tanker Seized (And Released)

    On Friday 3 April, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded and seized control of the sanctioned “shadow fleet” tanker the Flora 1. The vessel is suspected of having caused a 12 km (8 mile) oil spill in the Baltic Sea near the island of Gotland.
    European UnionInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    The Swedish Government Proposes Stricter Rules On Weapon Export

    On 24 October 2017, the Swedish government proposed stricter rules on weapon export. The proposal suggests that the destination country's democratic status shall be of central consideration in a licence application.
    European UnionInternational Law
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie
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    Sweden – Prosecutors Seize Cargo Vessel And Seek Confiscation

    Further to our earlier post regarding the boarding and capture of a cargo vessel, the Caffa, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office has announced that the vessel has now been formally seized the vessel...
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Sweden – Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker Seized And Captain Arrested

    On Thursday the Swedish authorities seized the oil tanker the Sea Owl I, in Swedish water.
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Swedish Customs Sanctions Enforcement

    The Swedish Police have issued a report on sanctions compliance in the country, concluding that trade flows to countries neighbouring Russia suggests...
    SwedenInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    Sweden, Estonia And Lithuania: Investigations Opened Into Funding Provided By Russian Designated Person

    Further to our earlier post regarding an investigation in Latvia into the activities of the designated Russian state entity "Pravfond", it has now been reported that a number of other investigations...
    European UnionInternational Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
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    The EU's New Requirement For A "No Russia Clause" In Supplier Contracts With Third Countries Enters Into Force On 20 March 2024

    On 18 December 2023, the European Commission adopted a new package of sanctions against Russia (the twelfth) through amendments to Regulation (EU) 833/2014 ("the Regulation").
    European UnionInternational Law
    Lindahl
    Lindahl
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