Event Brief
Indian captain Ajay Pant charged in UK over sanctions
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Ajay Pant was arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel.
WHO: Ajay Pant
WHAT: Arrested and charged with breaching sanctions related to a Russian oil tanker interception
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM ET
WHERE: England (English Channel)
WHY: He was charged for breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel.
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