Bypassed sanctions: Russian extradited from Sweden to the United States

Russian citizen Alexander Suvorov was extradited from Sweden to the United States on charges of circumventing sanctions against Russia. According to the US Department of Justice, he is accused of illegally exporting microelectronic components from the United States to Russia through a company registered in Hong Kong.

According to the US department, Suvorov was charged on three counts. The investigation is conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Department of Commerce. The extradition was organized by the international unit of the Ministry of Justice with the assistance of the Swedish authorities.

If guilty on all three counts, the Russian can face up to 45 years in prison. The fines provided for by the prosecution can reach a total of 1.75 million dollars.

The first trial involving Suvorov is scheduled for October 16 in Albany, New York.