Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals as part of a new investigation into suspected sanctions breaches involving Damen Shipyards.
The arrests were made on 2 December after the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) carried out searches at several business locations and private homes.
According to FIOD, the two suspects, aged 39 and 60, are believed to have violated and deliberately circumvented sanctions against Russia since autumn 2022.
Investigators seized physical documents, digital files and data carriers for further examination. The agency confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no additional details could be given at this stage.
Dutch television programme Nieuwsuur reported that the case involves Damen Shipyards and two company directors.
The programme stated that investigators suspect the company supplied goods to countries used as routes for sanctions circumvention after EU restrictions against Russia took effect in February 2022. These items were later believed to have ended up in
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