Estonian National Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for Helping Russian Military Acquire U.S Electronics

As alleged, the defendant supplied the Russian military with sophisticated electronics after misleading U.S. companies,” stated United States Attorney Nocella.  “Our Office and our law enforcement partners will continue to use every tool at our disposal to disrupt Russia’s illegal procurement of U.S. technology that threatens our national security and the security of our allies.”

Mr. Nocella expressed his appreciation to the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs and the Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO) for their valuable assistance in securing the arrest and extradition of Shevlyakov.

“We welcome Mr. Shevlyakov to the United States to face justice,” stated Special Agent in Charge Williams.  “His illegal acquisition of U.S. semiconductor technology on behalf of the Russian military endangered U.S. national security, which the FBI fights so hard to protect.  This case highlights Russia’s willingness to break U.S. laws to modernize its military and weapon systems with U.S. technology.  We’re grateful to all our international partners who made Shevlyakov’s capture and extradition possible.”