IRANIAN NATIONAL SENTENCED IN MANHATTAN FEDERAL COURT TO 30 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR CONSPIRING TO EXPORT SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE UNITED STATES TO IRAN. Seyed Amin Ghorashi Sarvestani, an Iranian national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to export satellite technology and hardware to Iran from the USA in violation of the International Emergency Economic … [Read more...]
SYRIA: Additional Items Eligible for Export/Reexport under License
The Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) shared the U.S. Department of State announcement of a limited waiver of the SAA (Syria Accountability & Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003) to allow certain items - under a license - for the benefit of the Syrian people. The waiver allows the BIS to issue licenses on a case-by-case basis on items that would be … [Read more...]
Undercover Agents Used in an Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons
CYBER-STING NETS CHINESE NATIONAL IN ATTEMPT TO EXPORT SENSITIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Defendant Pleads Guilty After Evidence Reveals that He Attempted to Enlist Undercover Agents in Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons-Grade Carbon Fiber Lisong Ma, a citizen of China, pled guilty to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export … [Read more...]
“Go Global Webinar Series” – It’s Free!
If you want to expand globally, consider exporting. It is a great opportunity to increase sales. The Census Bureau has partnered with other government agencies to bring to you this free Go Global Webinar Series. Each webinar is led by financial, regulatory, and trade experts and focuses on different topics – from picking your market, accessing trade data, learning about … [Read more...]
BIS & Civil Settlement for Unlawful Exporting of Technology to Syria
Bureau of Industry and Security Announces $2.8 Million Civil Settlement with Computerlinks FZCO for Charges Related to Unlawful Exporting of Technology to Syria Computerlinks FZCO of Dubai, United Arab Emirates was charged with three violations of the EAR - Export Administration Regulations regarding devices that monitor & control Internet to Syria. The company has … [Read more...]