The UK government has sanctioned Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for his alleged role in the illicit gold trade, which includes accusations of smuggling gold from Africa and involvement in historic corruption scandals. Along with his family members, Pattni will face asset freezes as authorities aim to disrupt his business dealings. The sanctions are part of broader efforts to combat illegal gold trade linked to corruption and human rights abuses, while also addressing its connections to Russia’s funding of the war in Ukraine.