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American Focus > Blog > Crime > New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia’s war effort
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New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia’s war effort

Last updated: November 4, 2024 9:47 am
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A New Jersey man, Vadim Yermolenko, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other offenses related to smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort. Yermolenko, who has dual U.S. and Russian citizenship, faces up to 30 years in prison for his involvement in a transnational procurement and money laundering network.

In December 2022, Yermolenko was indicted along with six other individuals for their roles in acquiring sensitive electronics in the U.S. for Russian military and intelligence services. The components obtained by the conspirators have civilian applications but can also be used in the development of nuclear weapons, hypersonic weapons, and quantum computing, violating U.S. sanctions.

The prosecution of Yermolenko was part of the efforts of the Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture, which focuses on enforcing sanctions imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of holding individuals like Yermolenko accountable for enabling Russia’s military aggression.

Yermolenko assisted in setting up shell companies and U.S. bank accounts to facilitate the movement of money and export-controlled goods. One of the accounts linked to him was used to purchase export-controlled sniper bullets intercepted in Estonia before being smuggled into Russia. Yermolenko’s co-defendant, Alexey Brayman, has also pleaded guilty to charges and awaits sentencing.

Another co-defendant, Vadim Konoshchenok, a suspected officer with Russia’s Federal Security Service, was arrested in Estonia and extradited to the U.S. He was later released as part of a prisoner exchange that included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other individuals. The four remaining Russian nationals named in the indictment are still at large.

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The case highlights the significant efforts to combat illicit procurement activities that threaten national security and violate international sanctions. Yermolenko’s guilty plea underscores the consequences individuals face for engaging in schemes that support hostile foreign entities.

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