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https://lnkd.in/e-MzNViz Continued emphasis on anti-circumvention efforts, and military-industrial goods, among others.

A "simple way" to buy U.S. chips, despite sanctions (https://lnkd.in/eXr3mhh7); #duediligence is key in preventing #techtransfer. #us #russia #technology #semiconductors #weapons #dualuse https://lnkd.in/eTqvrtNg

How effective will the sanctions be after five years of these companies operating and transferring know-how?

The United States has highly detailed and complex regulations governing exports of US goods and technology. An easy way to remember the key requirements is to focus on the four Ws: (1) What is the item I am exporting - is a license required to the intended destination country? (2) Who am I exporting to - is the recipient on the US government's list of individuals and entities prohibited from doing business with US companies? (3) Where am I exporting to - is the destination country subject to a US embargo? and (4) Why am I exporting - is the customer's intended end use prohibited or restricted, such as in the case of military or weapons use? If you need help analyzing how US export regulations apply to your products or technology, contact us for help. #compliance #exportlaws #exportregulations #LMComplianceServices #LoriManca

Commerce Department blacklists dozens of groups over weapons-related violations - The United States is adding dozens of new entities to its trade restrictions list in its ongoing bid to disrupt weapons programs aiding Washington’s rivals including China, Russia and Iran. - The addition of these groups to the Commerce Department’s entity list, including companies from China, the UAE, Egypt and Pakistan, sheds light on the complex web of global supply chains that Moscow and Tehran are using to circumvent Western sanctions and export restrictions in their race to bulk up their militaries. - The announcement includes six Chinese-based entities, which the U.S. alleges were used as fronts to try and procure U.S.-originated equipment to aid China’s military modernization and also Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle and “weapons of mass disruption” programs. - The addition of these groups to the list effectively blacklists them from doing business in the U.S., and is a key tool used by the federal government to crack down on companies associated with adversary nations, in particular China. Other companies already on the list include Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and drone company ZTE. Three groups from the UAE and one from Egypt that allegedly acquired or attempted to acquire U.S.-made parts in a way that could evade sanctions levied by the U.S. on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 were also added to the entity list. - https://lnkd.in/eBEiT8QX

We have seen the #fentanyl epidemic surge ahead – largely driven by the Mexican cartels. They are profit-focused and have total disregard for both the rule of law and America’s sovereignty. What should the country be doing about this critical threat that impacts us on a multitude of fronts from a social, economic, quality of life, and policing perspective – amongst many others? America votes for its next President on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Michael W. Brown, Rigaku Analytical Devices’ global director for counter-narcotics technology’s latest article in Defense Opinion discusses the “five crucial issues that the presidential nominees must address to demonstrate how the country, under their administration, would combat the ongoing threat posed by fentanyl to America.” These are the five issues that Michael discusses: 1. Foreign policy changes 2. Strategies to deal with #cartels 3. Southern border strategies 4. Declaring the cartels narco-terrorists 5. Uniform domestic anti-narcotic strategy Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q02r1Xq20 #elections2024 #president #organisedcrime #narcoterrorism #crime #opioidepidemic #fentanyl #drugtrafficking #lawenforcement #bordersecurity #cartels

🔎 A prosecutor said authorities found evidence that Pashinsky controlled Ukrainian Armored Technology (UAT). It's reported that UAT had become the biggest private arms supplier in Ukraine and that authorities were investigating the company. The ex-politician, Serhiy Pashinsky, was a longtime member of Ukraine’s Parliament who spent much of his career denying accusations of self-dealing. After Russia’s invasion, senior government officials called on him to help arm the military. ⚖️ Prosecutors accused Pashinsky and 5 others of participating in a convoluted fuel-buying scheme they said defrauded Ukrainian government out of $25 million several years before the war started. https://lnkd.in/dfAFMwCy #aml #amlcft #amlcompliance #compliance #regulatory #training #financialcrimes #financialcrime #moneylaundering #duediligence #antimoneylaundering #kyc #financialservices #corruption #scams #fraud #terroristfinancing #terrorismfinancing #barbados #anticorruption #sanctions #financialcrimecompliance #bribery 

🔷US Expands Sanctions on Third-Country Entities Supporting Russia  On October 30, 2024, the US sanctioned nearly 400 individuals and entities across China, India, Türkiye, and more for enabling Russia's actions in Ukraine. These measures, under Executive Order 14024, block US-based assets and tighten export controls on critical technologies. Key sectors impacted include dual-use tech, advanced electronics, and defense machinery. Read the full update below. Stay informed, stay ahead. #SanctionsUpdate #Compliance #GlobalTrade #DGSAssociates #TradeUpdate

🚨 Major Export Control Violation Case: Critical Technology Protected Ilya Khan, 66, a national of the United States, Israel, and Russia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the U.S. Export Control Reform Act. He participated in a transnational, multi-million-dollar scheme to secure and illegally export dual-use semiconductors and other sensitive technology to Joint Stock Company Research and Development Center ELVEES and other entities in Russia. Elvees, one of the leading Russian developers of microchips, was sanctioned by the U.S. government in 2022 for contributing to Russia’s security services, military, and defense sectors. Key details of this case: Khan operated front companies in California and Brooklyn, channeling over $50M from Russian entities Semiconductors were specifically meant for military applications, including drone equipment and GPS systems Complex scheme involved transnational networks and multiple front companies across U.S., China, and Hong Kong Continued illegal exports even after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and enhanced sanctions This case highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting sensitive technology and the effectiveness of the Justice Department's Disruptive Technology Strike Force in safeguarding our national security interests. The outcome: ✔️ $4.9M+ in forfeiture ✔️ $1.89M in IRS restitution ✔️ Faces up to 20 years in prison This prosecution sends a clear message: attempts to circumvent U.S. export controls will be met with serious consequences. #NationalSecurity #ExportControl #Compliance #TechnologySecurity #InternationalTrade #RiskManagement https://zurl.co/vkEw

En-Wei Eric Chang, a 48-year-old citizen of the United States and Taiwan, residing in Taiwan, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally export defense articles to Iran, violating the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations. Between January 2002 and March 2003, Chang collaborated with David Chu to unlawfully ship items on the Munitions List to Iran. This involved procuring high-definition satellite images and military-grade antennas without the required licenses. The plan to transfer the antennas to Iran was thwarted by Chu's arrest in Guam. Chang, a fugitive, was apprehended in Italy in April 2023, underscoring global efforts against such transgressions. Chu, the co-defendant, had previously pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in federal prison in 2004. This case underscores the vital need for strict adherence to international sanctions and export regulations, emphasising compliance, due diligence, and ethical standards in the defense industry. Continuous vigilance and commitment to ethical conduct are paramount in professional pursuits. Chang faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for the conspiracy. The sentencing has been scheduled for May 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/42qTo2l #ExportCompliance #NationalSecurity #ProfessionalEthics #LegalCompliance