New Jersey man admits shipping sanctions-busting tech to Russia

Vadim Yermolenko, 43, a dual US-Russian national and resident of New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his role in sanctions busting as part of a gang that operated in the US and Europe for nearly eight years.

According to the FBI, Yermolenko was a key player in a Russian intelligence controlled scheme and "unlawfully purchased and exported highly sensitive, export controlled electronic components, some of which can be used in the development of nuclear and hypersonic weapons, quantum computing and other military applications."

"The illegal export of sensitive, dual-use technologies in support of Russia's war effort poses a significant threat to the United States and its allies and must not be tolerated," declared FBI director Christopher Wray.

He went on to say: "The defendant in this case played a key role in exporting US technology that in the hands of our adversaries could pose great danger to our national security. The FBI and its partners will continue to focus on protecting strategic innovation at home and hold accountable anyone who facilitates illegal transfers to hostile nations like Russia."

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