The court in Chicago accused the resident of Ukraine in absentia of illegal export of weapons

An entrepreneur from Chicago and a resident of Poltava (Ukraine) were charged with illegal export of weapons from the United States to Ukraine, writes "Voice of America".

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The indictment of the US District Court in Chicago states that from 2014 to 2016, the owner of a company that sells horizontal drilling equipment, 33-year-old Glen Stepula, colluded with 38-year-old Ukrainian Andrey Yakin, a resident of Poltava.

According to the prosecution, these individuals removed or attempted to export stainless steel bolts and pistol barrels from the United States to Ukraine without obtaining the necessary permission from the US State Department, which is in violation of arms export control laws.

Also Stepula, Yakin and another accomplice conspired to export or attempted to supply rifle scopes and night vision cameras without the permission of the Department of Commerce, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the prosecution said.

According to the prosecution, Stepula hid some of the goods prohibited for export in boxes from drilling equipment that was sent to Ukraine.

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On the customs declaration, Stepula falsely described the goods as “household goods,” “cosmetics,” “toys,” “office supplies,” and similar items. The cargo was intercepted at Lvov customs in September 2014.

It is stated that Stepula lives in Miami Beach, Florida, but has a business in Illinois.

During a hearing in Chicago District Court where the charges were announced, Stepula pleaded not guilty on everything from illegal exports to false filing of declarations. The judge scheduled the next hearing for December 16 this year.

The United States issued an arrest warrant for Yakov, who, according to the investigation, lives in Poltava.

Let us remind you that the indictment is not evidence of guilt.

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