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The ANFP Disciplinary Tribunal's First Chamber punished the Colo Colo striker for his statements against referee Nicolás Gamboa following the loss to Huachipato.

14. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Britain detained a sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday over suspected links to Russia's shadow fleet. The action targets vessels evading sanctions on oil shipments tied to the war in Ukraine.

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, along with 17 other entities and individuals. The measures target crypto firms accused of aiding Russia in evading Western restrictions and financing its war in Ukraine.

18. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Iran has introduced a proposed platform for Bitcoin-settled insurance covering vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to recent reports. The plan, named Hormuz Safe, could generate more than $10 billion in revenue. It remains unverified with the site showing a coming soon page and no official government confirmation.

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) has fined ARS Cambios SAS, operating as Sur Finanzas and linked to AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, 18 billion pesos and banned it from currency exchange operations. The firm conducted over US$25 million in foreign currency transactions from January to December 2023 without verifiable genuine destinations for the funds. Its administrator and her son face individual fines and bans from financial roles.

19. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

Federal prosecutors say Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national and lawful U.S. permanent resident, was arrested on April 19, 2026, at Los Angeles International Airport as she prepared to fly abroad. Authorities allege she helped broker sales of Iranian-made military equipment—including drones, bomb components and large quantities of ammunition—linked to Sudan’s military, in a scheme prosecutors say was designed to evade U.S. sanctions.