UK and US sanction Kenyan businessman for gold smuggling, linking illicit trade to funding Russia's war.

The UK and US have imposed sanctions on Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni and others for their involvement in illicit gold trading. Pattni, accused of smuggling gold and money laundering, is linked to corruption scandals in Kenya and Zimbabwe. The sanctions aim to disrupt funding for Russia's war in Ukraine and combat global corruption. The UK has also appointed a new 'Anti-Corruption Champion' to lead anti-corruption efforts.

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