⚡️U.S. Treasury cracks down on Russian shadow banking network funding Iran.
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
U.S. Treasury cracks down on Russian shadow banking network funding Iran
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
⚡️U.S. Treasury cracks down on Russian shadow banking network funding Iran.
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia and Iran.
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USA Imposes Sanctions on A7 Network, Which Supplied Components and Equipment to Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia and Iran.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia and Iran.
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A7 Finally Designated
A7 Network is a sanctions evasion methodology
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October 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
U.S. Treasury designates fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor’s Russia-linked A7 payment network as a transnational criminal organization
A7 said in January that it was processing over 2,000 transactions a day worth a combined 7.5 trillion rubles ($89.5 billion).
A7 said in January that it was processing over 2,000 transactions a day worth a combined 7.5 trillion rubles ($89.5 billion).
U.S. Treasury designates fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor’s Russia-linked A7 payment network as a transnational criminal organization
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on the Russia-linked A7 cryptocurrency platform, which Washington describes as a “shadow banking network…
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October 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
U.S. Treasury designates fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor’s Russia-linked A7 payment network as a transnational criminal organization
A7 said in January that it was processing over 2,000 transactions a day worth a combined 7.5 trillion rubles ($89.5 billion).
A7 said in January that it was processing over 2,000 transactions a day worth a combined 7.5 trillion rubles ($89.5 billion).
⚡️UK targets crypto networks and shell companies helping Russia dodge sanctions.
Britain imposed 18 new sanctions targeting financial networks it says help Russia evade restrictions and sustain its war, including the Ilan Shor-linked A7 network.
Britain imposed 18 new sanctions targeting financial networks it says help Russia evade restrictions and sustain its war, including the Ilan Shor-linked A7 network.
UK targets crypto networks and shell companies helping Russia dodge sanctions
Britain imposed 18 new sanctions targeting financial networks it says help Russia evade restrictions and sustain its war, including the Ilan Shor-linked A7 network.
kyivindependent.com
May 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
⚡️UK targets crypto networks and shell companies helping Russia dodge sanctions.
Britain imposed 18 new sanctions targeting financial networks it says help Russia evade restrictions and sustain its war, including the Ilan Shor-linked A7 network.
Britain imposed 18 new sanctions targeting financial networks it says help Russia evade restrictions and sustain its war, including the Ilan Shor-linked A7 network.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned A7, a shadow banking network used by Russia and Iran to circumvent sanctions. While Iran benefited from the network, it was primarily used by Russia.
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Operation Economic Outcast Takes Unprecedented Action Against Sanctions Evasion Network Used by Iran
WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took unprecedented action against the A7 Network, a shadow banking network with ties to Russia used by the Iranian regime to evade sanctions. - Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) …
home.treasury.gov
October 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned A7, a shadow banking network used by Russia and Iran to circumvent sanctions. While Iran benefited from the network, it was primarily used by Russia.
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🇺🇸 The U.S. sanctioned Russia-linked A7 – a shadow banking network built to evade sanctions and used by Iran. A7 processed $91.5B, about 13% of Russia’s 2025 foreign trade.
Ironically, the Iran war may have just dealt Russia a major blow.
Ironically, the Iran war may have just dealt Russia a major blow.
October 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
🇺🇸 The U.S. sanctioned Russia-linked A7 – a shadow banking network built to evade sanctions and used by Iran. A7 processed $91.5B, about 13% of Russia’s 2025 foreign trade.
Ironically, the Iran war may have just dealt Russia a major blow.
Ironically, the Iran war may have just dealt Russia a major blow.
The U.S. Treasury designated Russia-linked payment network A7 a “significant transnational criminal organization,” saying Iran’s central bank and Revolutionary Guard have used its sanctions-evasion system. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
U.S. designates Russia-linked sanctions-evasion payment network A7 a ‘significant transnational criminal organization’ — Meduza
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated A7, a Russia-linked payment network created to evade sanctions, a “significant transnational criminal organization.”
meduza.io
October 1, 2026 at 9:57 PM
The U.S. Treasury designated Russia-linked payment network A7 a “significant transnational criminal organization,” saying Iran’s central bank and Revolutionary Guard have used its sanctions-evasion system. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
“"The creation of Rosvexel is a strategic step for the A7 Group to enter the retail segment," said Akopyan. "We have a network of A7 Finance branches, which currently comprises 11 offices. This year, we plan to actively expand into the regions,…”
May 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
“"The creation of Rosvexel is a strategic step for the A7 Group to enter the retail segment," said Akopyan. "We have a network of A7 Finance branches, which currently comprises 11 offices. This year, we plan to actively expand into the regions,…”
Our latest on A7: a British businessman active in UK finance was named by Ilan Shor as CEO of VexPay, part of the A7 network, according to A7’s own interbal minutes (he denies it) www.ft.com/content/b3c4...
UK businessman given senior role at group linked to Kremlin money-laundering operation
Moldovan oligarch behind secretive A7 fintech referred to Michael Donald as chief executive of linked payments company VexPay
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October 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Our latest on A7: a British businessman active in UK finance was named by Ilan Shor as CEO of VexPay, part of the A7 network, according to A7’s own interbal minutes (he denies it) www.ft.com/content/b3c4...
🇺🇲 USA Imposes Sanctions on A7 Network, Which Supplied Components and Equipment to Russia’s Military Industrial Complex
The US Dept of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia & Iran
#US #Russia #Ukraine #Iran
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The US Dept of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia & Iran
#US #Russia #Ukraine #Iran
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October 3, 2026 at 7:16 AM
🇺🇲 USA Imposes Sanctions on A7 Network, Which Supplied Components and Equipment to Russia’s Military Industrial Complex
The US Dept of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia & Iran
#US #Russia #Ukraine #Iran
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The US Dept of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against the A7 shadow banking network, which is linked to Russia & Iran
#US #Russia #Ukraine #Iran
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- US authorities designated the A7 financial network as a "significant transnational criminal organization" in the latest step by Western authorities to try and choke the sprawling Kremlin-backed scheme to evade sanctions.
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US Targets Russia's A7 Network In New Iran Sanctions Push
US authorities designated the A7 financial network as a "significant transnational criminal organization," the latest in a series of steps by Western authorities to try and choke the sprawling Kremlin...
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October 3, 2026 at 6:24 AM
- US authorities designated the A7 financial network as a "significant transnational criminal organization" in the latest step by Western authorities to try and choke the sprawling Kremlin-backed scheme to evade sanctions.
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U.S. designates russia-linked sanctions-evasion payment network A7 a ‘significant transnational criminal organization’
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U.S. designates Russia-linked sanctions-evasion payment network A7 a ‘significant transnational criminal organization’ — Meduza
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated A7, a Russia-linked payment network created to evade sanctions, a “significant transnational criminal organization.”
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October 2, 2026 at 4:21 AM
U.S. designates russia-linked sanctions-evasion payment network A7 a ‘significant transnational criminal organization’
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🇪🇺 UPDATE: The EU has approved the 21st, largest, package of sanctions against Russia in four years.
• Finance and crypto: 130+ banks and financial institutions, 14 crypto platforms and A7 network blocked; the EU will be able to completely ban crypto services in countries that help Russia.
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• Finance and crypto: 130+ banks and financial institutions, 14 crypto platforms and A7 network blocked; the EU will be able to completely ban crypto services in countries that help Russia.
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July 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
🇪🇺 UPDATE: The EU has approved the 21st, largest, package of sanctions against Russia in four years.
• Finance and crypto: 130+ banks and financial institutions, 14 crypto platforms and A7 network blocked; the EU will be able to completely ban crypto services in countries that help Russia.
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• Finance and crypto: 130+ banks and financial institutions, 14 crypto platforms and A7 network blocked; the EU will be able to completely ban crypto services in countries that help Russia.
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The Insider confirms Russia ties of UK businessman involved in VexPay project, promoted by A7 “shadow banking” network to evade sanctions
Michael Donald was actively seeking to expand his payments business in Russia through the Skolkovo Innovation Center as early as 2020.
Michael Donald was actively seeking to expand his payments business in Russia through the Skolkovo Innovation Center as early as 2020.
The Insider confirms Russia ties of UK businessman involved in VexPay project, promoted by A7 “shadow banking” network to evade sanctions
British payments specialist Michael Donald, a former board member of Visa UK, appears in documents related to VexPay, a Kyrgyz payment platform that the…
theins.press
October 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Insider confirms Russia ties of UK businessman involved in VexPay project, promoted by A7 “shadow banking” network to evade sanctions
Michael Donald was actively seeking to expand his payments business in Russia through the Skolkovo Innovation Center as early as 2020.
Michael Donald was actively seeking to expand his payments business in Russia through the Skolkovo Innovation Center as early as 2020.
Latest on A7: the Kremlin money-launderer had Wooshpay,
a London company, listed as a front for making payments — a company that had an FCA registration to act as a money payment institution. www.ft.com/content/1273...
a London company, listed as a front for making payments — a company that had an FCA registration to act as a money payment institution. www.ft.com/content/1273...
Kremlin-backed money launderer used London fintech to make payments
Forged invoice suggested FCA-registered company was supplying A7 network with ‘cashmere sewing fabric’
www.ft.com
October 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Latest on A7: the Kremlin money-launderer had Wooshpay,
a London company, listed as a front for making payments — a company that had an FCA registration to act as a money payment institution. www.ft.com/content/1273...
a London company, listed as a front for making payments — a company that had an FCA registration to act as a money payment institution. www.ft.com/content/1273...
🔍 Russian financial company A7 has developed an extensive network of shell companies that allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and procure goods for its defense industry.
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AI, Cryptocurrency, and Shell Companies: How A7 Procures Components for Russian Defense Industry
Russian financial company A7 has developed an extensive network of shell companies that allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and procure goods for
militarnyi.com
September 25, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🔍 Russian financial company A7 has developed an extensive network of shell companies that allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and procure goods for its defense industry.
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EU sanctions A7 cryptocurrency network and Russian banking executive exposed by The Insider
Promsvyazbank chairman Mikhail Dorofeev's ties to A7, which is used by Russia to bypass international sanctions, were reported on by The Insider in April.
Promsvyazbank chairman Mikhail Dorofeev's ties to A7, which is used by Russia to bypass international sanctions, were reported on by The Insider in April.
EU sanctions A7 cryptocurrency network and Russian banking executive exposed by The Insider
The European Union has imposed sanctions on participants in the A7 cryptocurrency network, adding A7A5 project head Leonid Shumakov and Promsvyazbank chairman…
theins.press
July 24, 2026 at 3:47 PM
EU sanctions A7 cryptocurrency network and Russian banking executive exposed by The Insider
Promsvyazbank chairman Mikhail Dorofeev's ties to A7, which is used by Russia to bypass international sanctions, were reported on by The Insider in April.
Promsvyazbank chairman Mikhail Dorofeev's ties to A7, which is used by Russia to bypass international sanctions, were reported on by The Insider in April.
The UK has announced new sanctions targeting crypto networks and shadow financial systems it says Russia is using to bypass restrictions and fund its war economy.
The package also hits a Kremlin-linked “A7 network” operating through Kyrgyzstan to route financial flows linked to Russia’s war effort.
The package also hits a Kremlin-linked “A7 network” operating through Kyrgyzstan to route financial flows linked to Russia’s war effort.
UK sanctions crypto exchanges and “A7 network” in crackdown on Russian evasion systems
Officials say Moscow has increasingly turned to shadow financial systems and crypto channels to sustain wartime spending as sanctions tighten.
euromaidanpress.com
May 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The UK has announced new sanctions targeting crypto networks and shadow financial systems it says Russia is using to bypass restrictions and fund its war economy.
The package also hits a Kremlin-linked “A7 network” operating through Kyrgyzstan to route financial flows linked to Russia’s war effort.
The package also hits a Kremlin-linked “A7 network” operating through Kyrgyzstan to route financial flows linked to Russia’s war effort.
⚡The UK has sanctioned a shadow network of crypto exchanges and banks spanning Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and the UAE for helping Russia evade restrictions to fund its war economy.
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UK Targets Crypto Shadow Financial Systems Helping Russia Bypass Western Sanctions
The UK sanctioned crypto platforms and banks, including the A7 network, to disrupt Russia's shadow financial systems and war economy finance.
united24media.com
May 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM
⚡The UK has sanctioned a shadow network of crypto exchanges and banks spanning Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and the UAE for helping Russia evade restrictions to fund its war economy.
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De VS legt sancties op aan A7, een door het Kremlin gesteund fintechbedrijf waarmee Rusland en Iran westerse sancties ontwijken.
De VS beschouwt de dienst vanaf nu als "een belangrijke grensoverschrijdende criminele organisatie".
De VS beschouwt de dienst vanaf nu als "een belangrijke grensoverschrijdende criminele organisatie".
Operation Economic Outcast Takes Unprecedented Action Against Sanctions Evasion Network Used by Iran
WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took unprecedented action against the A7 Network, a shadow banking network with ties to Russia used by the Iranian regime to evade sanctions. - Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) …
home.treasury.gov
October 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
De VS legt sancties op aan A7, een door het Kremlin gesteund fintechbedrijf waarmee Rusland en Iran westerse sancties ontwijken.
De VS beschouwt de dienst vanaf nu als "een belangrijke grensoverschrijdende criminele organisatie".
De VS beschouwt de dienst vanaf nu als "een belangrijke grensoverschrijdende criminele organisatie".
Our next on A7: how subtle were the front companies? Not very. Banks could see they were reusing the same addresses, had linked online infrastructure and clearly observed Russian holidays.
But they were getting better.
www.ft.com/content/372d...
But they were getting better.
www.ft.com/content/372d...
The not very secret life of A7’s front companies
The Tolkien shops and ring cycles at the centre of Russia’s money laundering network
www.ft.com
October 6, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Our next on A7: how subtle were the front companies? Not very. Banks could see they were reusing the same addresses, had linked online infrastructure and clearly observed Russian holidays.
But they were getting better.
www.ft.com/content/372d...
But they were getting better.
www.ft.com/content/372d...
💸 The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the russia-linked payment network A7.
October 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM
💸 The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the russia-linked payment network A7.