Posted 2/22/2024, 6:35:35 PM
U.S. Charges Russian Oligarchs, Seizes Assets on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary
- Announces new charges, arrests, and forfeiture proceedings against Russian oligarchs and networks violating sanctions and supporting Putin's regime
- Actions coincide with 2-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- Charges and enforcement actions in 5 federal cases against sanctioned individuals like Andrey Kostin and networks
- Focuses on cutting off illegal funds fueling Putin's war and holding accountable enablers of the Kremlin
- Over $700 million restrained and nearly $700 million in judgments obtained; over 70 individuals charged since invasion began