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NEWS: Calls for overhaul of UK sanctions regime as it’s revealed daughter (8) of sanctioned Kremlin insider owns £2.3M home; widespread evasion revealed

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SANCTIONS REFORMS: The London Times newspaper today reported that the Russia sanctions regime in Britain is at risk of ‘falling to pieces’ Senior politicians demanded action to stiffen the rules after an investigation by The Times and Transparency International revealed details of property owned by families of sanctioned oligarchs. PHOTO: Screenshot of how the newspaper reported the matter Thursday.

INSIGHT: Read Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe’s full Keynote Address to EAFCS2025

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By AML Intelligence Correspondent

THE EIGHT-year-old daughter of one of Vladimir Putin’s former regional governors owns a £2.3 million flat in Kensington, it’s been revealed today.

The disclosure was amongst several around Russian sanctions evasion revealed by media and Transparency International (TI).

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INSIGHT: Read Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe’s full Keynote Address to EAFCS2025

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NEWS: Ireland proposes forcing Big Tech firms to vet online ads for scams

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LATEST: Swiss prosecutor appeals UBS acquittal in Credit Suisse money laundering case

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