Three individuals (two Russian-Canadians and one dual citizen of Russia and Tajikistan) were arrested in Brooklyn, New York City for attempting to circumvent US sanctions by shipping dual-use electronic components to Russia for military use in the war against Ukraine.
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Three people were arrested for shipping dual-use electronic components to Russia for military use in its war against Ukraine
Over 300 shipments of restricted items valued at approximately $10 million were sent to Russian battlefield
The dual-use components were found in recovered Russian missile systems, drones, tanks and helicopters
The plot was a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian entities, including companies affiliated with the Russian military
Grigorev was arrested on Nov. 1, 2023
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