Police say they are aware of a person appealing via social media for donations for Russian fighters and are investigating whether an offence has been committed. (Source: Associated Press)Stuff reported Auckland woman Antonina Ovchinnikova was asking for donations to support the Russian army invading Ukraine. The money would go towards supplies such as flak jackets, gun sights and drones for volunteer Russian soldiers. Under the Russia Sanctions Act, it is illegal for New Zealanders to provide services and funds to entities that are sanctioned. Nearly 20 banks in Russia were on the ministry's Russia Sanctions Register.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2022 23:28 UTC