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Anatomy of Evasion: The €6.6M Fake Transit Scheme and CEO Prison Sentence in Finland
How do 164 heavy trucks bound for Kazakhstan disappear into Russia? In this episode, we unpack the landmark Finnish sanctions evasion case involving Idän Liikenteenvälitys IL Oy and its CEO, Risto Riihimäki.
Sentenced to nearly four years in prison, Riihimäki’s case serves as a stark warning to the logistics and transport sectors about the severe consequences of violating EU sanctions. We break down the mechanics of the "transit diversion" loophole, the aggressive asset forfeiture totaling over €6.6 million, and the critical red flags that trade compliance professionals must monitor…
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