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Speaker
Ashley Thomson,
Investigation expert, Product trainer
About webinar
Sanctioned and state-connected entities do not try to sell directly into defence supply chains. They buy their way in through intermediaries — clean registrations, credible jurisdictions, ownership structures built to stop a standard check short of the person who actually controls the company.
In this live session, we walk through how hostile actors enter the defence supply chain — and what it takes to find them. Using YC World, we show how a legitimately registered UK company connects directly to a sanctioned Russian state energy conglomerate through its beneficial owner.
What you'll learn :
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How sanctioned and state-connected entities enter supply chains through front companies, layered ownership, and PEP-linked intermediaries
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How to trace beneficial ownership past the surface — and why multi-jurisdiction sanctions coverage is the baseline
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What to do when a flag appears: escalation paths, contract clauses, and when to walk away
Who should attend:
Defence procurement
Supply chain compliance
Acquisition and contracting
Legal and sanctions
Anyone vetting suppliers in a defence context
Speakers
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Ashley Thomson
Investigation expert, Product trainer
