Included in Wednesday's sanctions package, OFAC designated two Swiss lawyers for creating companies and trusts to help Russian clients evade sanctions.
Andres Baumgartner and Fabio Libero Delco facilitated the illicit flow of funds while avoiding oversight due to a loophole in Swiss law that allows lawyers to serve as non-financial intermediaries under the guise of their profession without due diligence or reporting requirements.
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