BIS Announces Arrest of Ukrainian National and a US$27 Million Settlement With Access USA Shipping, LLC

On 7 March, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the arrest of a Ukrainian national on charges related to the export of military technology to Ukraine. Separately, on 24 March, the BIS announced a US$27 million civil settlement with Access USA Shipping, LLC, a company based in Sarasota, Florida, for alleged export controls violations related to the shipment of rifle scopes, night vision lenses, weapons parts and EAR99 items.