Kansas Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Export of U.S. Avionics to Russia

Douglas Edward Robertson admits to violating export controls and money laundering in a scheme involving Russian entities.

Robertson conspired with others to export sensitive aviation technology to Russia without required licenses.
The illegal exports continued even after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, violating U.S. sanctions.
Co-conspirators Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky and Oleg Chistyakov also face charges related to the scheme.
The U.S. government seized $450,000 in electronics as part of the investigation.
Robertson faces up to 20 years in prison for each export violation and money laundering conviction.