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UK Government adds six new individuals to UK sanctions list
https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2022/07/uk-government-adds-six-new-individuals-to-uk-sanct
UK Government announces new sanctions against Russia
On the 29 June 2022, the UK government announced new sanctions against Russia targeting thirteen new individuals and entities, including Russia’s second richest man, Vladimir Potanin. Vladimir Potanin is reported to have an estimated net worth of £13bn and is the owner of major conglomerate Interros. He is also the chief executive and biggest shareholder in Norilsk Nickel, which is the largest supplier of nickel and palladium in the world. Norilsk is crucial to the supply of palladium for catalytic…
Justice Department Charges Dozens for $1.2 Billion in Health Care Fraud
Timothy Schools of Axiom Legal convicted over role in £100m fraud scheme
Aug 10, 2022. The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured the conviction of an investment manager for his role in setting up a fraudulent Cayman Islands-based fund. Timothy Schools created the Axiom Legal Financing Fund in 2009 to provide loans to law firms pursuing no-win-no-fee cases. He managed to secure over £100m ($121m, €118m) from around 500 investors, who were promised returns on the money they had put in the fund. The SFO explained investors were told their money would…
