Case Study: How a Manufacturer Used Due Diligence Investigations to Prevent Sanctions Violations

The Challenge

A global manufacturing client needed to determine whether their products were indirectly entering the Russian market in violation of international sanctions. With growing regulatory pressure, they required discreet, in-depth insights into their downstream distribution network.

The Approach

The client engaged Kreller’s due diligence investigation team to assess potential exposure points within their supply chain. Leveraging Kreller’s market intelligence resources, investigators:

• Traced product flow through multiple tiers of distributors
• Identified potential high-risk intermediaries
• Uncovered business relationships suggesting possible redirection into sanctioned regions

These findings provided the client with the clarity they needed to evaluate compliance risk and act quickly.

The Impact

The investigation helped the client take proactive steps to close potential gaps in their distribution strategy and prevent sanctions violations. In doing so, they minimized legal and reputational exposure while reinforcing their global compliance posture.