Bonus Episode: The One Where We Break Down the ABCs of Sanctions

A quick, clear primer on what sanctions are, how they work, and why they matter for financial crime and due diligence professionals. On this bonus episode of Due Diligence Download, Sylwia and Amritha break down the main types of sanctions, who issues them, and the difference between targeted and narrative sanctions. We also touch on recent real-world examples and explain why investigators — not just screening tools — are essential for spotting hidden risks and evasion. Perfect if you’re new to sanctions or need a fast refresher. Resources & Links https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list https://ofac.treasury.gov https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/information https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-sanctions-against-russia-stop-war-ukraine_en https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/23/us-sanctions-sudan-after-ruling-chemical-weapons-used-during-civil-war Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends, family and colleagues who live and breathe ethics & compliance or just love a good investigative story.

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