Infrastructure and Transport (including energy) – Page 10

September 14, 2021March 6, 2024 by Mark Handley

Germany – arrest and raids over nuclear equipment exports to Iran

It has been reported today that the German authorities have conducted raids on 11 premises across Hamburg, Schleswig Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia, and that one individual (named only as Alexander J) has been arrested on suspicion of the unlawful export of machinery and equipment to Iran in breach of the EU’s sanctions.

The products were alleged to have been destined for Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and to have been valued at over €1.1 million.

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office press release is here.

June 5, 2021January 11, 2024 by Mark Handley

Denmark – authorities investigating possible breaches with pump exports to Russia

It has been reported today in the German press that the Danish authorities are investigating allegations that the Danish company Grundfos may have exported pump equipment and machinery for use in the Crimea in breach of the EU’s sanctions.

November 12, 2020January 11, 2024 by Mark Handley

Denmark – charges for breach of Syrian sanctions

Denmark’s financial crimes unit on Wednesday announced charges against a Danish company suspected of violating EU sanctions on Syria by delivering large quantities of fuel to Russian warplanes there.

The 33 transactions, involving 172,000 tonnes of kerosene, carried out between 2015 and 2017, amounted to 647 million kroner (87 million euros, $102 million), according to the Danish State Prosecutor.

Danish media has reported the company as Dan-Bunkering. A holding company and the director of one of the companies involved are also being prosecuted.

February 7, 2020January 11, 2024 by Mark Handley

Netherlands – €4.6m in gross profits confiscated from Iran exports

Further to our earlier post, following the successful prosecution of two companies for exports to Iran in breach of sanctions, the Dutch authorities have secured confiscation orders against the two companies for the gross profits obtained from the unlawful exports.

The confiscations were of €600,000 and €4 million respectively.

February 18, 2019October 31, 2024 by Mark Handley

Netherlands – two companies and three individuals convicted of Iran exports

The Dutch District Court in Limburg has convicted two companies and three individuals of unlicensed exports of gas turbine machinery to Iran.

The companies were Euroturbine BV, and its Bahraini subsidiary, and they were fined €500,000 and €350,000 respectively.

The exports were routed via indirect channels to and mask the destination.

The individuals were respectively sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which 11 months were suspended and 240 hours of community service; 8 months in jail, of which 7 months were suspended and a community service of 200 hours. The third individual , a company employee, was sentenced to 180 hours of community service.

A fourth individual had earlier pled guilty and been sentenced to 120 hours of community service.

November 30, 2018January 10, 2024 by Mark Handley

Netherlands – fine for airline increased to €60,000 on appeal

Further to our earlier post relating to a fine imposed on the Dutch airline KLM, after an appeal by the Dutch prosecutors the fine has been raised to €60,000 from 40,000 with half suspended for 2 years.

November 29, 2018January 10, 2024 by Mark Handley

Germany – investigation into alleged export of turbines to Crimea

The Hamburg Public Prosecutor has confirmed that it is currently investigating three Russian-based employees of Siemens in relation to alleged export of turbines to Crimea in breach of EU sanctions.

Siemens has confirmed that it is cooperating with the investigation, and stated that it exported the turbines for use in Russia and not in Crimea, and that the turbines were re-exported to Crimea without its knowledge.

July 7, 2018January 10, 2024 by Mark Handley

Germany – Hamburg Prosecutor investigates possible exports to Crimea

It has been reported that the Hamburg Prosecutor has commenced investigations into exports of titanium by Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH and Heinz Corleis KG.

The shipments are alleged to have been made to Crimea in breach of EU sanctions, although the original destination for the shipments was the port of Kavkaz in the Kerch Strait.

June 28, 2018January 10, 2024 by Mark Handley

France – Lafarge-Holcim charges brought

It has been announced that the French authorities have charged Lafarge-Holcim, its Syrian subsidiary with offences including breaching EU anti-terrorism sanctions.

The companies were also charged with crimes against humanity.

Eight individuals, including senior management, had earlier been charged (see here).

May 7, 2018January 10, 2024 by Mark Handley

Netherlands – Kerch Bridge investigation expanded to 7 companies

Further to our earlier post about the Dutch authorities investigating two companies for allegedly breaching Crimean sanctions by shipping goods for the construction of the Kerch Bridge, it has now been reported that the investigation currently has been extended to seven companies.

The Diesoko Group, a Dutch engineering company, has confirmed that it is one of the companies under investigation.