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UK Businessman First to Breach Russia Sanctions
3 Jul
Summary
- Businessman convicted for breaching UK sanctions on luxury goods.
- Four artworks were seized by Border Force officers at Heathrow.
- The fine amounted to a total of £30,085 for the offenses.
Jonathan Hornby, a businessman from Cheshire, has been convicted as the first individual to violate UK sanctions concerning luxury goods exports to Russia. In February 2024, Hornby attempted to dispatch four pieces of artwork to Russia.
Border Force officers intercepted the shipment at Heathrow Airport, leading to the seizure of the consignment. Hornby subsequently faced and admitted to these offences at Westminster Magistrates Court. He was fined a total of £30,085 for his actions.
This conviction underscores the UK government's commitment to enforcing sanctions, with HMRC emphasizing that non-compliance is a serious offense. The consignment was associated with Hornby's two businesses, Global Customs Systems UK Limited and In Time Worldwide Express Ltd.
