Overview

• 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.