The DOJ seized the online platform "Genesis Market," describing it as “one of the world’s largest illicit marketplaces” selling stolen account access credentials to cybercriminals on a global scale. In a coordinated action, OFAC designated the online marketplace on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons Lists.
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In the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a France-based building materials manufacturer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support and resources to two U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations.
The Senate Banking Committee considered testimony on current and future sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
In a Fact Sheet, the DOJ outlined proposed legislation to add resources and capabilities "to isolate and target the crimes of Russian officials, government-aligned elites, and those who aid or conceal their unlawful conduct."
The DOJ and Department of the Treasury joined a multinational force to coordinate economic countermeasures against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.