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Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, has been charged by the US government for allegedly conspiring to export controlled aviation components to Russian end users. The Justice Department announced that Kaushik, arrested in Miami on October 17, was indicted on November 21. He faces serious charges under the Export Control Reform Act for illegally sending aviation parts with dual civilian and military uses to Russia.

Kaushik is also accused of attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from Oregon to Russia through India and of making false statements during the export process. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to USD 1 million per charge, with sentencing determined by a federal judge.

Sanjay is accused of attempting to illegally export dual-use aviation components, including a navigation and flight control system, from Oregon to Russia via India. He is also charged with making false statements about the export. Kaushik was arrested in Miami on October 17 after a criminal complaint was filed in the District of Oregon.

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Sanjay Kaushik Conspired To Ship US Aerospace Goods To Russia

If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to USD 1 million (Rs 7.5 crore) per charge. Court documents show that starting in March 2023, Kaushik conspired with others to illegally obtain US aerospace goods and technology for Russian entities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Starting in March 2023, Kaushik conspired with others to unlawfully obtain aerospace goods and technology from the US for Russian entities, using false pretences that they would be supplied to his Indian company. 

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In one instance, they purchased an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) from an Oregon supplier, falsely claiming it would be used in a civilian helicopter. The AHRS, which requires a license to export to Russia, was detained before leaving the US, as it was intended for shipment to Russia via India.