Dutch defense staffer suspended over Russia sanctions evasions

The Dutch government suspended an employee over allegations that he evaded Russia sanctions, Report informs referring to Bloomberg.

The Dutch financial crimes agency said two men, including a 48-year-old defense ministry staffer, are suspected to have circumvented sanctions by exporting aircraft parts to Russia by diverting it to other countries.

The defense ministry has decided to suspend the employee and will await the outcome of the legal process, a spokesperson told Bloomberg.