Russian shadow fleet tanker captain charged in UK

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The NCA charged Ajay Pant, captain of the MV Smyrtos, with sanctions contravention after the tanker was detained.

WHO: National Crime Agency (NCA)

WHAT: Charged Ajay Pant with contravening Russia sanctions regulations over supplying or delivering prohibited oil/oil products by ship

WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET

WHERE: Weymouth, England

WHY: The charge relates to alleged supplying or delivering prohibited oil/oil products from Russia to a third country in contravention of sanctions regulations

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