Latvian Man Extradited to US for Alleged Conspiracy to Sell Avionic Technology to Russia

In January 2024, 32-year-old Kristina Puzyreva pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme in which she sent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components, guided missile systems, and other weapons to Russia.
Deputy General Monao said Puzyreva disregarded sanctions and that the weapons she sent were later identified on a battlefield in Ukraine.
“As we approach the two-year anniversary of Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine, through our Disruptive Technology Strike Force and our Task Force KleptoCapture, the Justice Department will continue using all available legal tools and authorities to hold accountable those who supply the Russian war machine with critical U.S. technology,” she said.