[eBook] Uncovering sanctions evasion strategies in the Russian banking sector

Following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been blocked from accessing Western currency through sanctions. Finding willing markets for its gold – its second most valuable export after energy, with Russia being the sixth largest exporter of gold globally – facilitates bulk payments of US dollars and euros outside the traditional global banking system, from which some Russian financial institutions are banned.

Download our latest eBook, produced in partnership with Sayari, to find out:

  • how Russia has circumvented restrictions by operating a potential cash-for-gold trade scheme
  • the role played by two Russian banks in this scheme
  • how you can use global trade data and corporate records to piece together a more complete picture of sanctions evasion.

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