**UK Imposes Sanctions on Gold Smugglers**
The UK has taken action against five individuals involved in illegal gold trading. This move is part of a broader effort to combat corruption and money laundering that supports Russia‘s war efforts.
**Sanctions Targeting Russian War Machine**
International sanctions against Russia aim to stop its war machine by cutting off funds used to finance the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. These sanctions target key sectors such as energy, finance, and defense, restricting access to markets and technologies.
**UK Announces Asset Freezes**
The UK Government has announced asset freezes on five individuals, including a British-Kenyan gold smuggler named Kamlesh Pattni. The government says that Pattni used bribery to export gold from southern Africa as a way of laundering dirty money.
**Expanded Sanctions List**
The updated sanctions list includes one individual targeting Russia, another targeting Congo, and three more added in the global fight against corruption. This effort aims to stop individuals who use illegal means to finance wars and corrupt activities.
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