BIS Issues Export Suspensions for Illegal Sales to Sanctioned Oligarch, Mexico
The Bureau of Industry and Security suspended the export privileges of six people after they were convicted of export-related offenses, including illegal shipments to companies owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch and the smuggling of firearms and engine parts to Mexico. The suspensions took effect from the date of their convictions.
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| Name | Reason | Length | Other Penalties | Conviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergey Karpushkin | Convicted of conspiring to buy and receive over $139 million in metal products from companies owned by a sanctioned oligarch | 10 years | 21 months in prison with credit for time served and three years of supervised release | April 17, 2024 |
| Roberto Marrero-Cisneros | Convicted of conspiring to export stolen vessel parts, including boat engines, from the U.S. to Mexico | 7 years | Five years in prison and three years of supervised release | May 19, 2023 |
| Steve Trevino | Convicted of smuggling firearms from the U.S. to Mexico | 10 years | 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release | Dec. 19, 2023 |
| Carlos Orlando Ledesma | Convicted of conspiring to export stolen boat engines and parts from the U.S. to Mexico | 7 years | 3 years in prison and three years of supervised release | May 23, 2023 |
| Osmani Valdivia Perez | Convicted of conspiring to export stolen outboard engines from the U.S. to Mexico | 7 years | 5 years in prison and three years of supervised release | May 19, 2023 |
| Arlando Torres | Convicted of smuggling and attempting to smuggle firearm ammunition from the U.S. to Mexico | 10 years | 41 months in prison with credit for time served and three years of supervised release | March 1, 2023 |