The OverRuled: BIS Export Controls Module has been updated with the following actions:
- 06 Feb 2025 - Kirill Gordei; Apelsin Logistics Inc.; FC Marakanda 7777 LLC; Alinda Chemical Trade Company Ltd; Element Uluslararasi Nakliyat Ve Lojistick Tic. Ltd; Astec Astronomy FZCO; AvioChem - Denial Order; No monetary penalty
BIS issued against Kirill Gordei, Apelsin Logistics Inc., FC Marakanda 7777 LLC, Alinda Chemical Trade Company Ltd, Element Uluslararasi Nakliyat Ve Lojistick Tic. Ltd, Astec Astronomy FZCO, and AvioChem (collectively, the "Respondents") a Temporary Denial Order ("TDO") for a period of 180 days, in relation to violations of the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). Specifically, the Respondents sought the procurement of U.S. origin goods, including items classified as ECCNs 3A999.b and 9A991, and facilitated their transshipment to Russia by communicating with parties in Russia and Turkey to instruct them on how to circumvent U.S. export controls. Additionally, the Respondents falsified shipping documentation and utilized freight forwarders located abroad to transship items to Russia without the required authorization from BIS. BIS did not impose any monetary penalty.
The OverRuled: Russia Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions:
- 06 Feb 2025 (Switzerland):
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs ("SECO") updated its FAQs for Swiss sanctions to clarify the concept of indirect control.
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