Luanda - The British government on Thursday announced sanctions against Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos and two of her associates, including a ban on entering the country and the freezing of assets.
According to Lusa (Portuguese news agency) the sanctions are the first step in the Foreign Office's new campaign to combat corruption and illicit financing, according to a statement.
In addition to Isabel dos Santos, her partner and friend Paula Oliveira and the former financial director of the state oil company Sonangol, Sarju Raikundalia, are also subject to sanctions. ART/AMP
