Danish paint manufacturer Flügger is under investigation after its products were found on sale across Russia in June, despite the company's claim to have ceased exports in April 2022.
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According to newly surfaced information, the Danish Business Authority warned Flügger in August 2024 of the risk that its products could be diverted to Russia through third countries. Despite this, the company reportedly failed to inform authorities when a whistleblower raised concerns of potential sanctions violations later that year.
Flügger maintains that it only became aware of the issue at the end of 2024, after which it halted exports to several neighbouring countries and terminated contracts with certain distributors. The company has denied that the Business Authority's correspondence constituted a specific warning, calling it "of a general, informative nature."
The case has now escalated to formal charges against both the company and senior management for breaching EU sanctions. The Danish Business Authority has launched further investigations to assess the extent of the violations.
Professor Jacob Dahl Rendtorff of Roskilde University commented that 'people thought they could go under the radar', highlighting the growing ethical and legal scrutiny facing Danish companies operating in complex international markets.
Source: www.wood-supply.dk
