France Arrests Russian Captain of Moscow-Linked Tanker – Prosecutor
French authorities have arrested the Russian captain of the oil tanker Tagor, which is suspected of being part of a network aiding Russian oil exports despite sanctions. The tanker was seized in international waters after allegedly sailing under a false flag. This incident marks the fourth seizure by France related to the so-called 'shadow fleet' since September 2025.
- ▪The Tagor was boarded by the French Navy with British assistance on May 31.
- ▪The captain faces potential penalties of up to one year in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros.
- ▪The vessel is believed to have been transporting oil in violation of international sanctions.
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France Arrests Russian Captain of Moscow-Linked Tanker – Prosecutor By AFP June 3, 2026 A French Navy vessel sails by the oil tanker Tagor, suspected of flying a false Cameroonian flag and boarded by the French navy on May 31, as it arrives in Douarnenez Bay, western France on June 2. Fred Tanneau / AFP French authorities have taken into custody the Russian captain of a seized oil tanker believed to be part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," a prosecutor said Wednesday. The French Navy detained the Tagor on Sunday in international waters with British help after the vessel allegedly failed to comply with orders and was suspected of sailing under a false flag.
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