"German customs officers raided three companies suspected of illegally exporting machine components and chemicals to Russia, in violation of strict EU sanctions imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine."
"The investigation, led by the Frankfurt public prosecutor's office, focused on the managers of the companies, with customs officers seizing voluminous business documents and approximately €1 million from two of the firms."
"The companies allegedly used a transport company and foreign logistics firms to organize sales to Russia, obscuring the ultimate destination of the exports, which were banned under EU regulations."
"This clandestine trade was uncovered following a customs inspection of a company that had reportedly supplied Russian buyers, highlighting ongoing efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia."
German customs conducted raids on three companies suspected of illegally exporting machine components and chemicals to Russia, violating EU sanctions. Investigators searched 14 locations around Frankfurt, targeting company managers. Customs seized significant business documents and approximately €1 million from two companies as a precaution. The companies allegedly exported goods to Russia using foreign logistics firms to hide the final destination. This investigation follows a previous case where five individuals were arrested for exporting €30 million worth of goods to Russia, including to arms companies.
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