Russian-Bound Tech Smuggler Hit with 10-Year Export Ban
Published Date: 8/28/2025
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Summary
Maxim Marchenko, currently in prison, got caught smuggling high-tech displays from the U.S. to Russia and laundering money. Because of this, his export privileges are denied for 10 years starting from his 2024 conviction, and any licenses he had are revoked. This means he can’t legally export goods or use export licenses for a whole decade, impacting his business and financial activities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Ten‑Year Export Ban for Named Individual
Maxim Marchenko is denied export privileges for ten (10) years from his conviction date and may not apply for, obtain, or use any license, license exception, or export control document related to items subject to the Export Administration Regulations through July 17, 2034. Any BIS-issued licenses or authorizations in which he had an interest at the time of his July 17, 2024 conviction are revoked.
Prohibition on Others Transacting With Him
The Order prohibits any person from exporting, reexporting, transferring, financing, or otherwise facilitating transactions involving items subject to the Regulations to or on behalf of the Denied Person, and from acquiring or servicing such items for or from him. These prohibitions run through July 17, 2034.
Affiliated Entities May Be Covered to Prevent Evasion
Any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Marchenko by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection in trade or business may also be made subject to this Order to prevent evasion of the denial.
Right to Appeal Within 45 Days
Marchenko may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security within 45 days from the date of this Order, in accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations.
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