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Japan Sanctions Garantex Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Japan Sanctions Garantex Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 21:02 UTC
  • •Japan sanctioned Garantex on October 2, 2026, amid ongoing sanctions against Russia.
  • •The sanctions include asset freezes and restrictions on transactions with 33 entities and nine individuals.
  • •Garantex has a history of sanctions from the U.S. and EU for facilitating financial evasion.

On October 2, 2026, Japan sanctioned the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex as part of a broader package targeting 33 entities and nine individuals linked to Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The sanctions include asset freezes and restrictions on payments and capital transactions, requiring government permission for any dealings with the listed parties. Garantex has previously faced sanctions from the U.S. and EU for allegedly facilitating financial evasion. The new measures also encompass 35 vessels associated with Russia's oil trade, aiming to limit Moscow's revenue from crude oil exports. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that these actions are in line with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. Garantex is the only cryptocurrency exchange included in this latest sanctions list, which reflects ongoing international efforts to curb financial support for Russia amid the conflict.

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2025-04-20
U.S. sanctions Garantex
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Garantex for alleged involvement in money laundering and sanctions evasion.
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2025-08-01
TRM Labs report on Garantex
TRM Labs indicated that Garantex may have contingency plans to evade sanctions, allowing it to quickly adapt to enforcement actions.
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2026-10-02
Japan sanctions Garantex
Japan added Garantex to an asset-freeze list of 33 entities due to its links to Russia amid the Ukraine war.
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What specific actions are prohibited under the sanctions?
The sanctions prohibit payments and capital transactions with Garantex and other listed entities without government permission.
How does this affect Garantex's operations?
Garantex may face significant operational challenges due to the restrictions on financial transactions and asset freezes.
What should organizations do if they have dealings with Garantex?
Organizations should cease any transactions with Garantex and seek legal advice regarding compliance with the new sanctions.