Toms Platacis and Paulis Iljenkovs on Countering Sanctions Evasion

In the latest episode of “Sanctions Space,” Justine Walker is joined by Toms Platacis, head of the Latvia Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and Paulis Iljenkovs, deputy head the Latvia FIU. They discuss the sanctions enforcement landscape in Latvia, including the recent development of the FIU becoming the national competent authority—a “one-stop shop” —for sanctions. They also discuss the exposure to Russia sanctions in the Baltics, the importance of awareness raising among industry, and the potential role that the Anti-Money Laundering Authority could play in strengthening enforcement.

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