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Armenian National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Export Controlled Goods to Russia

Kamo Kirakosyan, an Armenian national, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to one count of conspiracy to violate the Export Administration Regulations. From February 2022 through August 2024, Kirakosyan exported U.S.-origin goods, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to Russia via Armenia without required licenses from the Bureau of Industry and Security. The co-conspirator company was designated on the Specially Designated Nationals List by OFAC on February 23, 2023. Kirakosyan faces up to five years in prison and was extradited from Germany to face charges.

Italian National Pleads Guilty to Export Control Violations for Smuggling Ammunition to Russia

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced that Italian national Manfred Gruber pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit export control violations. Gruber illegally exported over $540,000 worth of American-made ammunition from the U.S. to Kyrgyzstan via shell companies in Italy, with most subsequently reexported to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. His Kyrgyzstan-based co-conspirator Sergei Zharnovnikov was sentenced to 39 months' imprisonment in January 2026.

DOJ: Three Charged with Smuggling AI Technology to China

The Department of Justice announced charges against three individuals for conspiring to smuggle millions of dollars worth of export-controlled AI computer chips to China. The defendants allegedly attempted to illicitly ship advanced technology through Thailand, violating U.S. export control laws.

DOJ: Delhi Man Sentenced for Illegal Export of Aviation Components to Russia

The Department of Justice announced that Sanjay Kaushik was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export aviation components from Oregon to Russia. This action highlights the DOJ's commitment to prosecuting violations of export control laws, especially those involving sensitive technologies.

DOJ: Company, Owner, Employee Sentenced for Illegal Tech Export to Russia

The Department of Justice announced the sentencing of Eleview International Inc., its owner Oleg Nayandin, and senior employee Vitaliy Borisenko for illegally exporting millions of dollars of U.S. technology to Russia. The company was fined $125,000 and sentenced to probation, while the individuals received prison sentences.

Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military

The Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force pilot Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr. for allegedly providing defense services and training to Chinese military pilots without authorization. The charges are in violation of the Arms Export Control Act.

Former Pilot Charged with Violating Arms Export Control Act

The Department of Justice announced the arrest of Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., a former U.S. Air Force pilot, for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services and training to Chinese military pilots. This action is in violation of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).