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UK charges Indian captain over Russia sanctions violation

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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

RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action involving international sanctions and a specific individual. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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UK charges Indian captain over Russia sanctions violation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK charges Indian captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker seized in Channel

    British prosecutors have charged with sanctions contravention offences the Indian captain of an interdicted alleged Russian shadow fleet vessel seized in the Channel, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Monday. It follows British armed forces on Sunday intercepting the sancti…

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