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Russia's FSB Halts Illegal Export of Dual-Use Engines in Yaroslavl

Investigators accuse two company leaders of making the units for a foreign defense ministry under export-control violations.

Overview

  • Regional FSB units in Yaroslavl carried out the operation with colleagues from Ryazan.
  • The engines were seized and removed from circulation after the operation.
  • A criminal case has been opened for the illegal export of goods subject to export control.
  • The accused face potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to one million rubles.
  • Officials did not disclose which country was to receive the shipments.