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<p>The Department for Business and Trade expects and supports UK businesses to reduce
their risk and comply with sanctions. We have spoken with industry stakeholders, who
confirmed the sector's commitment to compliance with all sanctions.</p><p>Non-compliance
with sanctions is a serious offence. HMRC undertakes an investigation into credible
allegations of trade sanctions offences. In the most serious cases, breaches may result
in referral for consideration of criminal prosecution.</p><p>We continue to work to
prevent Russia's efforts to circumvent sanctions and recently announced the creation
of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to strengthen the implementation and
enforcement of trade sanctions, complementing HMRC's existing powers.</p>
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