Key Facts

• The captain of the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, has been charged with contravening sanctions after being intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel.
• Ajay Pant is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, as reported by the National Crime Agency.
• The tanker has 24 crew members remaining on board and is being held off the coast of Weymouth.
• The interception and charging of the captain are related to the contravention of sanctions, although specific details about the sanctions are not provided.
• The National Crime Agency is involved in the case, indicating it has jurisdiction over the alleged contravention of sanctions.