Tagged: Oleg Deripaska

DOJ Charges Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska and Three Associates for Sanctions Evasion and Obstruction of Justice

In a significant action, the Justice Department brought criminal charges against the notorious Russian Oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, for sanctions evasion and obstruction of justice.  DOJ also charged three associates, Natalya Bardakova, a Russian citizen, Olga Shriki, a New Jersey resident and United States citizen, and Ekaterina Voronina, Deripaska’s girlfriend.  Shriki is also charged with obstruction of justice for deleting various electronic records after she received...

Appellate Court Upholds OFAC Designation of Oleg Deripaska, a Major Oligarch

The Office of Foreign Asset Control’s designation of an entity as a Specially Designated National (SDN) is the “kiss of death.”  Such designation not only has a direct impact on an SDN’s ability to engage in business but has a ripple effect in the global economy.  Many companies not subject to OFAC regulation in the global marketplace may choose to cease or restrict business with...