sanctioned
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The U.S. and U.K. also sanctioned Chen and more than 100 companies in and outside Cambodia allegedly associated with his Prince Group conglomerate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Xu is one of a half-dozen alleged kingpins running cybercrime networks, based in Cambodia, who have been sanctioned by the U.S. or are wanted by investigative agencies in other countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
That adds to the hundreds of Iranian-linked vessels that have already been sanctioned by Trump administration and which could now be targets for boarding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Treasury sanctioned al-Jamal’s crypto wallets in 2024 for funneling $178 million proceeds from illicit Iranian oil sales to the Houthis.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
Midwifery was not illegal in the state of Idaho, but it had not yet been sanctioned.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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