UK charges Indian captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker seized in Channel
The UK has charged Ajay Pant, the Indian captain of a vessel suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, with sanctions contravention. Pant is accused of delivering oil products from Russia to a third country, violating sanctions between June 2026. The National Crime Agency (NCA) led the operation, which involved British commandos boarding the ship off the English coast. Pant is scheduled to appear in court. AI
