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Former Kansas Executive, Latvian Broker Jailed for Illegally Exporting Avionics to Russia

15 Jun 2026 4:29 p.m. · Source: Denver FBI

A former Kansas executive and a Latvian broker were sentenced for illegally exporting advanced avionics to Russia after the 2022 invasion. They circumvented U.S. export controls, prioritizing profit over national security, leading to prison sentences.

Law Enforcement Business Politics and Government Legal Federal Government Trade Europe Douglas Edward Robertson Oleg Chistyakov KanRus Trading Company Russia Export Control Violations Avionics Smuggling Kansas FBI