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Ex-Crimea Governor Sentenced for UK Sanctions Violation

4/11/2025

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Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, once a prominent Russian minister and Crimea's governor, has been handed a 40-month prison sentence for violating UK sanctions. His illicit gains included over £75,000 from his wife and a luxury Mercedes SUV from his brother. This landmark case signifies the UK's first legal action under the Russia Sanctions Regulations since Crimea's annexation, highlighting the serious consequences of sanction breaches.

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Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, once a prominent Russian minister and Crimea's governor, has been handed a 40-month prison sentence for violating UK sanctions. His illicit gains included over £75,000 from his wife and a luxury Mercedes SUV from his brother. This landmark case signifies the UK's first legal action under the Russia Sanctions Regulations since Crimea's annexation, highlighting the serious consequences of sanction breaches.