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US Arrests Russian National for Smuggling Drone Technology
Denis Postovoy, a 44-year-old Russian national residing in Sarasota, Florida, was taken into custody on Monday for his alleged involvement in smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology to Russia.
This technology could potentially be utilized in the production of drones.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Postovoy’s actions contravene the law, as he allegedly smuggled microelectronic components with military applications to Russia following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
These components could significantly enhance Russia’s military capabilities, particularly in the realm of drone technology.
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U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves emphasized that the indictment alleges Postovoy’s illegal export of dual-use technology to Russia, which could bolster its capabilities to wage its unprovoked war against Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Russian embassy in the United States acknowledged Postovoy’s detention via the Telegram messaging app but clarified that they have not received any official notification of the arrest from local law enforcement agencies.
The DOJ further revealed that Postovoy allegedly operated through a network of companies in Russia and Hong Kong to purchase components from U.S. distributors.
He then shipped them to Russia using intermediary destinations to conceal the shipments’ final destination.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to prevent the illegal export of sensitive technologies that could potentially be used to fuel conflicts.
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