Japan adds Garantex to asset-freeze sanctions list in new Russia measures

Japan adds Garantex to asset-freeze sanctions list in new Russia measures

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2026-10-04 05:56:30
Japan announced a new round of sanctions on Russia on Oct. 2, adding 33 entities and nine individuals to its asset-freeze list. The newly designated targets include Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. The measures also restrict payments to, and capital transactions with, the sanctioned parties. Garantex had already been sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions over allegations that it helped related Russian entities evade financial sanctions. The update was reported by Techub News, citing the Japanese government’s announcement.

Japan announced a new round of sanctions on Russia on Oct. 2, adding 33 entities and nine individuals to its asset-freeze list, according to Techub News. The newly designated targets include Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex.

The measures place restrictions on payments to, and capital transactions with, the sanctioned parties.

Garantex had previously been sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions over allegations that it helped related Russian entities evade financial sanctions.

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