New York Man and Canadian National Plead Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Export Control Scheme Defendants Exported Millions of Dollars of Electronics Used by Russia in Missiles and Drones Nikolay Goltsev, 38, of Montreal, and Salimdzhon Nasriddinov, 53, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit export control violations for their roles in a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian companies, including Russian military companies. Some of the electronic components shipped by the defendants were later found in seized Russian weapons platforms and signals intelligence equipment in Ukraine. “The defendants shipped millions of dollars of U.S. electronics critical to the missiles and drones Russia uses to attack Ukraine, and they now face U.S. prison time for their scheme,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. “As Russia continues to wage its unjust war of aggression against Ukraine, the Department remains committed to holding accountable those who fuel Putin’s war machine.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5Cxvmnn
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Uplifting sanctions/export controls and breaking anonymity A Canadian national and a New York resident pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit #exportcontrol violations for their roles in a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian companies. Some of the electronic components shipped by the defendants were later found in seized Russian weapons platforms and signals intelligence equipment in Ukraine. According to the court documents the defendants allegedly conspired to ship more than $7 million in dual-use US electronics to sanctioned Russian companies, shipping the components through #frontcompanies in a number of countries, including Turkey, India, China and the United Arab Emirate from where they were subsequently rerouted to Russia. As this and other similar cases highlight, sanctioned parties and organized criminal networks are growing more sophisticated and increasingly aligned in their techniques every day. 🔦 Breaking anonymity and overcoming obfuscation remains critical The illicit usage of Shell/Front Companies, transactions and shipments to non-sanctioned countries and entities, the presence of underlying collusion etc. have all made risk management in this space increasingly difficult. This has put an unnecessary burden on frequently separate investigation and analyst teams within financial institutions to gather data and make the connections. However, by bringing together internal and external #KYC, #AML and #Sanctions data, intelligence and processes, Quantexa enables the comprehensive contextual monitoring of customers and counterparties throughout their entire lifecycle. This allows institutions to better identify and manage holistic risk, inclusive of sanctions and the presence of evasion techniques, including the illicit usage of shell companies, professional enablers and gatekeepers. To see how technology, combined with better data sources and focused typologies have changed the way institutions can break through the anonymity so essential for sanctions risk management, please reach out or take a look at the below. ➡ Breaking Anonymity Through AI: Sanctions, Shell Companies and Scandals (webinar on-demand) https://lnkd.in/ekZbvxDp ➡ Navigating Secondary Sanctions Risk: The Heightened Need to Mitigate Indirect Exposure (blog) https://lnkd.in/edJUtaMc ➡ New FinCEN Advisory: Counter the Financing of Iran-Backed Terrorist Organizations (blog) https://lnkd.in/eEWhbhZp ➡ Navigating Global Sanctions: Technology Solutions for Asia-Pacific Compliance Challenges https://lnkd.in/e9APcbk5
New York Man and Canadian National Plead Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Export Control Scheme Defendants Exported Millions of Dollars of Electronics Used by Russia in Missiles and Drones Nikolay Goltsev, 38, of Montreal, and Salimdzhon Nasriddinov, 53, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit export control violations for their roles in a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian companies, including Russian military companies. Some of the electronic components shipped by the defendants were later found in seized Russian weapons platforms and signals intelligence equipment in Ukraine. “The defendants shipped millions of dollars of U.S. electronics critical to the missiles and drones Russia uses to attack Ukraine, and they now face U.S. prison time for their scheme,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. “As Russia continues to wage its unjust war of aggression against Ukraine, the Department remains committed to holding accountable those who fuel Putin’s war machine.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5Cxvmnn
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Canadian parts found in weapons used by Russian military in attacks on Ukraine. My comments to The Globe and Mail’s Steven Chase on some of the reasons we may be seeing Canadian parts making their way into products used in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including stockpiling that could have occurred prior to sanctions as well as the emergence of complex and multilayered supply chains. Pressure is growing on Canadian manufacturers across all sectors to better understand how their goods and technology are being deployed by intermediaries and ultimate end-users and developing due diligence mechanisms to ensure they don’t end up in the wrong hands. #sanctions #exportcontrols, #SupplyChain #DueDiligence #Russia #Ukraine https://lnkd.in/gR5P5qv8
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Iran’s Rise as Global Arms Supplier Vexes U.S. and Its Allies Tehran supports Mideast militias with booming weapons industry boosted by Russia’s purchase of drones By Benoit Faucon Updated Feb. 16, 2024 12:07 am ET Iran-backed groups form a land bridge across the Middle East and connect in an alliance that Tehran calls the “Axis of Resistance.” Here’s what to know about the alliance that includes Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Photo Illustration: Eve Hartley Iran’s arms industry is growing rapidly, turning the country into a large-scale exporter of low-cost, high-tech weapons whose clients are vexing the U.S. and its partners in the Middle East, Ukraine and beyond. The transformation of the industry, accelerated by Russia’s 2022 purchase of thousands of drones that altered the battlefield in Ukraine, has helped Tehran scale up its support of militia allies in Middle East conflicts that have intensified alongside Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. One of Iran’s top arms exports, a Shahed suicide drone, designed to carry explosives and crash into its target, was used to kill three American servicemembers in Jordan in an attack by an Iraqi militia group on Jan. 28, U.S. officials said. The same day, the U.S. Coast Guard confiscated over 200 packages of weapons originating from Iran and bound for Yemen, the U.S. said Thursday. U.S. Central Command, which is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, said the shipment was headed for territory controlled by Iran’s Houthi allies, a group whose attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes have disrupted global commerce and drawn airstrikes by the U.S. and U.K., including on a drone-control station in Yemen.
Iran’s Rise as Global Arms Supplier Vexes U.S. and Its Allies
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“'Iran faces no restrictions or prohibitions on the purchase and sale of weapons' under international law and UN Security Council resolutions, the Iranian mission said. Restrictions on Iran’s weapons trade, while lifted by the UN last year, have been maintained by the U.S. and the EU... Iranian #drones that have turned up in #Ukraine showed a leap in engineering, becoming more accurate through improvements in radio communications, onboard computers and measurement tools... In a sign of the evolution of #Iran’s drone expertise, Moscow enlisted Tehran last year to help build a #Russian factory... The blossoming of Iran’s weapons-#export industry has been a source of revenue in a country isolated by #sanctions that impede its ability to sell #oil and carry out most #banking transactions." #exportcontrols #procurement #compliance
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Two thoughts on this report: 1) The chess match between Iran and Israel continue as Iran unveils this new(er) defensive weapon at the perfect time. As debates continue on whether Iran exercised restraint on using its - or even if it has - advanced offensive weaponry on Israel, both governments still aim to showcase the extent of their military capabilities in order to deter the other from attacking. The timing of unveiling the Bavar-373 was no coincidence. 2) This domestically produced weapon is a perfect example that sanctions on Iran needs to be more specific and targeted. While Iran and Russia are benefting from sanctions by working together (and modern history has shown us that sanctions in general do not work: i.e., Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Russia), the next round of sanctions on Iran (and Russia) should focus more on their banking systems.
Iran unveils new weapon capable of taking out America's stealth jets
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#Russia and #Ukraine target each other’s defense industry amid land stalemate. With the ground war stalemated and both governments unshaken, #Kyiv and #Moscow took aim at factories. Russia launched a relentless barrage of missiles and drones into Ukraine during the last few days of 2023 and into the new year, revealing weaknesses in Ukrainian air defences that allowed dozens of people to be killed and hundreds wounded. Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it was targeting military industry and infrastructure, something Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny confirmed; but many of the missiles landed on apartment buildings, shopping centres and a maternity hospital in city centers. Even as Ukraine’s allies called for reinforcements in air defense, Ukraine responded punitively, launching drones into the Russian city of Belgorod that killed at least 26 people. Overall, Russia was able to deliver greater volumes than Ukraine and attack more often, demonstrating the industrial might it has quietly nurtured under a barrage of Western sanctions. More from Al Jazeera Media Network below.
Russia and Ukraine target each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate
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The #Japanese government is preparing amendments to the law on the export of defense products, which will allow the transfer of some types of weapons abroad. The Wall Street Journal reported on this. This week, #Japan will formalize legislative changes that will allow it to export several dozen #Patriot missiles to the United States. The bill does not explicitly mention these systems, but it is in line with the #Biden administration’s request. The new missiles are to replenish the depleted #US stockpile, whose government is looking for opportunities to strengthen #Ukraine’s air defense in the face of constant Russian missile attacks. #Japan independently produces anti-aircraft missiles for #Patriot systems, in particular, for the most modern PAC-3 systems, under license from Raytheon. Anti-aircraft missiles used with Patriot systems of the PAC-2 and PAC-3 versions To date, the Ukrainian military has three Patriot systems at its disposal, one of which was transferred by the United States, and two more by Germany. Together with the #Franco-#Italian #SAMP-T system, these are the only systems in the country capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. In addition, the US Patriot PAC-3 is the only system that has proven capable of shooting down Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. Russia has repeatedly tried to strike the Ukrainian capital with the latter. tDebris of the Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile, downed on May 4, 2023 over Kyiv. Photo credits: Ivan Korzh/Suspilne Japan’s New Policy The revision of export legislation was announced a year ago in Japan’s national security strategy, and since then the two parties in the ruling coalition have discussed ways to ease longstanding restrictions to strengthen cooperation with Western partners and stimulate Japan’s defense industry. Washington and the ruling party of Japan primarily discussed larger changes that would allow Japan to export weapons directly to countries at war. In addition, in June, during negotiations, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed with his counterpart Takeo Akiba the prospect that Japan, in addition to Patriot missiles, would also transfer part of its stockpile of 155 mm ammunition to the United States. However, due to controversy in Japanese political ranks, this was not achieved. https://lnkd.in/dAQYdCNN
Japan might participate in the supply of anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
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20:10: Japan 🇯🇵 might participate in the supply of antiaircraft missiles to Ukraine: mil.in.ua: ‘The #Japanese 🇯🇵 government is preparing amendments to the law on the export of defense products, which will allow the transfer of some types of weapons abroad. The Wall Street Journal reported on this. This week, #Japan will formalise legislative changes that will allow it to export several dozen #Patriot missiles to the United States 🇺🇸. The bill does not explicitly mention these systems, but it is in line with the #Biden administration’s request. The new missiles are to replenish the depleted #US stockpile, whose government is looking for opportunities to strengthen #Ukraine’s 💙💛 air defense in the face of constant Russian missile attacks’: Thank you, Yuriy 🇪🇪
The #Japanese government is preparing amendments to the law on the export of defense products, which will allow the transfer of some types of weapons abroad. The Wall Street Journal reported on this. This week, #Japan will formalize legislative changes that will allow it to export several dozen #Patriot missiles to the United States. The bill does not explicitly mention these systems, but it is in line with the #Biden administration’s request. The new missiles are to replenish the depleted #US stockpile, whose government is looking for opportunities to strengthen #Ukraine’s air defense in the face of constant Russian missile attacks. #Japan independently produces anti-aircraft missiles for #Patriot systems, in particular, for the most modern PAC-3 systems, under license from Raytheon. Anti-aircraft missiles used with Patriot systems of the PAC-2 and PAC-3 versions To date, the Ukrainian military has three Patriot systems at its disposal, one of which was transferred by the United States, and two more by Germany. Together with the #Franco-#Italian #SAMP-T system, these are the only systems in the country capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. In addition, the US Patriot PAC-3 is the only system that has proven capable of shooting down Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. Russia has repeatedly tried to strike the Ukrainian capital with the latter. tDebris of the Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile, downed on May 4, 2023 over Kyiv. Photo credits: Ivan Korzh/Suspilne Japan’s New Policy The revision of export legislation was announced a year ago in Japan’s national security strategy, and since then the two parties in the ruling coalition have discussed ways to ease longstanding restrictions to strengthen cooperation with Western partners and stimulate Japan’s defense industry. Washington and the ruling party of Japan primarily discussed larger changes that would allow Japan to export weapons directly to countries at war. In addition, in June, during negotiations, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed with his counterpart Takeo Akiba the prospect that Japan, in addition to Patriot missiles, would also transfer part of its stockpile of 155 mm ammunition to the United States. However, due to controversy in Japanese political ranks, this was not achieved. https://lnkd.in/dAQYdCNN
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From Marine Link website . Interesting reading - bear in mind that attacks on merchant shipping originates with the Russian annexation of Crimea (by men in unmarked uniforms) then the invasion of Ukraine proper. Putin then relies on the Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) to try & claim the high ground by agreeing to the Grain Corridor (to allow Ukraine to export but only under strict control). Both sides claimed a right to “control” shipping in case they were carrying arms. Putin then (kindly) agreed to the “Grain Corridor”. Those in the Grain Trade are well aware that the Russians used the system to slow down/delay &/or disrupt Ukrainian exports. Ukraine (with no real navy) has neutralised the BSF. - Putin reacts by exiting the Grain Corridor. - Real reason is can no longer rely on his BSF! - Now Russia is claiming Ukraine has attempted "a terrorist attack on Russian civilian transport ships using semi-submersible naval drones". - Of course Russiawill say that they “averted the attack” with no damage done to any Russian vessel (civilian or otherwise). It still thinks it is a naval power in the Black Sea. Reuters cannot verify Russian claims - perhaps BBC VERIFY will do so soon. Me: I hope that Ukraine continues to neautrilise Putin & his BSF. Why should they not target “Russian” vessels in the Black Sea that could be carrying military supplies to Russia? Anything that downgrades the Russian war effort in Ukraine (such as imports from his evil empire & tasit support from China & others) should be supported. Now is the time for the West/NATO publicly say they will defend Free Flag vessels in the Black Sea AND SUPPORT THE ARREST /DETENTION OF ANY VESSELS CARRYING ARMS OF ANY DESCRIPTION TO RUSSIA. Any military cargo so detained to be made available to Ukraine to assist in the defence of this illegal war. #slavaukraini #supportukraine
Russia Says it Foiled Ukrainian Drone Attack on Civilian Cargo Ships
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Military briefing: North Korea leans on Russia to bolster weapons trade. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected five major munitions factories within a single week last month, calling on engineers and officials to increase production of weapons ranging from intercontinental ballistic missile launchers and cruise missile engines to sniper and assault rifles. Analysts said Kim’s tour of North Korean munitions factories also served to remind the US, South Korea and other adversaries in developing formidable weapons systems despite international sanctions. The US has grown increasingly alarmed by the possibility of an expanding weapons trade between North Korea and Russia at a potentially pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine, as Moscow seeks to repel a counteroffensive by Kyiv. https://on.ft.com/3r13mJA via @FT
North Korea leans on Russia to bolster weapons trade
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