Maxim Marchenko, a 51-year-old Russian citizen living in Hong Kong, was arrested by US authorities on charges of purchasing dual-use American microelectronics to circumvent sanctions. This is what the Americans reported Ministry of Justice.
According to U.S. law enforcement, Marchenko used a network of foreign front companies to deliver American dual-use technologies to Russia in violation of U.S. law. In particular, they purchased large quantities of OLED microdisplays that could be used in night vision devices or optical sights.
Marchenko is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to smuggle goods out of the United States, smuggling of goods, money laundering, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. For all this, the Russian faces up to 100 years in prison.
An American court ordered Marchenko’s arrest. The FBI and the U.S. Department of Commerce are investigating his case.
Previously reportedIt was learned that a businessman was detained in Finland on suspicion of violating sanctions against Russia.
Formerly US Treasury extended Sanctions against Russia.