US sanctions Chandigarh couple over Iran oil trade network

US sanctions Chandigarh couple over Iran oil trade network

The US Treasury has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife Jaspreet Preeti Shahid and nine India-linked entities, accusing them of running a maritime fraud network that helped Iranian oil tankers evade international restrictions. The network allegedly used fake flags and fraudulent certifications, claiming to represent countries including Guyana, Eswatini and Laos.

Source: WION

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