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The man who made millions in Moscow by busting sanctions

The British businessman, David Crisp, was caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia. But the 大象传媒 has learned he is not facing criminal charges.

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK government brought in sanctions banning the sale of luxury goods to Russia.

Breaking those rules is a serious crime, with a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

But the 大象传媒 has learned that the British businessman, David Crisp, who was secretly filmed confessing that he was violating the sanctions is not facing criminal charges.

For this episode of 5 Minutes On, 大象传媒 correspondent Will Vernon, discovers how Mr Crisp's business partner became suspicious.

(Image: Undercover filming)

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