Russian Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Smuggling Military Microelectronics to Russia

Jul 17, 2024, 10:07 PM

A Russian man has been sentenced to three years in prison for smuggling large quantities of American-made military-grade microelectronics to Russia. The individual had pleaded guilty to U.S. charges and was involved in illicitly procuring dual-use, military-grade microelectronics for Russian entities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed the sentencing, highlighting the international money laundering aspect of the case. The sentence, equivalent to 36 months, was handed down on Wednesday.