North Carolina Businessman Admits to Illegal Export of Military-Grade Technology to China

David C. Bohmerwald pleaded guilty to violating U.S. export laws by attempting to ship accelerometers with military applications to a Chinese company without a required license.

• David C. Bohmerwald, owner of Raleigh-based Components Cooper Inc., pleaded guilty to violating the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA).
• He attempted to export 100 accelerometers, valued at nearly $20,000, to a Chinese company without obtaining the necessary export license.
• Accelerometers have critical military applications, including use in missile guidance, structural testing, and navigation systems.
• Bohmerwald misrepresented the shipment's value and falsely claimed the devices were for a U.S. company, which denied any involvement.
• The case was part of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, aimed at preventing sensitive technology from reaching hostile nations.

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