Alleged architect of Iran shadow fleet fake flag network denies US claims

Lloyd's List · Richard Meade · 2026-11-05 18:54 UTC

Washington says Suniel Kumar Sharma built a web of fraudulent registries providing false flags to sanctioned Iranian vessels, but the Indian entrepreneur tells Lloyd’s List he quit the ship registration business months ago and denies responsibility for the current operations

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