- Russian citizen Vadim Konoshchenok has been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. and faces charges related to a global procurement and money laundering network on behalf of the Russian government.
- Konoshchenok is alleged to have smuggled illicit munitions in support of Russia’s war efforts and used front companies to conceal his activities. The charges include conspiracy, violating U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, and other criminal statutes.
- The indictment claims that Konoshchenok and his co-defendants were affiliated with companies operating under the direction of Russian intelligence services, procuring advanced electronics and testing equipment for Russia’s military industrial complex and research sector. The indictment also highlights his alleged ties to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and his role in smuggling U.S.-origin items into Russia via Estonia. Read More
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