WASHINGTON, September 18 US authorities arrested Russian citizen Maxim Marchenko for participating in the purchase of American dual-use microelectronics in circumvention of sanctions, the United States Department of Justice reported.
The prosecutor's office alleges that a Russian resident in Hong Kong, together with two alleged accomplices, through shell companies, purchased large quantities of OLED microdisplays for end consumers in Russia, which can be used in night vision devices or optical sights.
“Marchenko was presented earlier today to U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause in White Plains, who ordered his detention,” the press release said. release.
In addition, Marchenko, 51, faces charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, money laundering and smuggling, and smuggling goods from the United States.
Maximum penalty under all articles amount to one hundred years in prison.
