Arizona Man Barred from US Exports Over China Tech Leak
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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Arthur Ching-Fu Gau from Tempe, AZ, got caught sending secret tech info to China without permission. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting stuff for 4 years starting from his 2022 conviction. Plus, any export licenses he had are now canceled—no more sneaky shipments for a while!
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Four‑Year Export Ban for Individual
Arthur Ching‑Fu Gau was denied all export privileges for 4 years from his March 10, 2022 conviction, and the Order remains in effect until March 10, 2026. While denied, he may not apply for or use licenses, negotiate, buy, sell, transport, finance, service, or otherwise participate in transactions involving items exported from the United States that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations.
Revocation of BIS Licenses Held
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Gau had an interest at the time of his March 10, 2022 conviction are revoked. Revoked licenses cannot be used while this Order is in effect through March 10, 2026.
Third Parties Barred from Supplying Denied Person
The Order bars any person from exporting, reexporting, or transferring items subject to the Regulations to or on behalf of the denied person; from facilitating his acquisition or control of such items; from acquiring items from him with knowledge they will be exported; and from servicing items owned or controlled by him if servicing involves regulated U.S. items. These prohibitions are effective immediately and last until March 10, 2026.
Affiliates May Be Subjected To Order
The Order states that any firm, corporation, or business related to Gau by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection may also be made subject to the Order to prevent evasion. This measure is intended to stop attempts to route regulated items through related entities and is effective immediately.
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