A grand jury has indicted Kirill Gordei, the president of Apelsin Logistics, on charges related to smuggling advanced scientific technology to Russia. Gordei, a Belarus citizen residing in Florida, is accused of violating US export laws by shipping prohibited items to Russia.

The indictment alleges that Gordei used his freight forwarding company to conceal and ship sensitive technology, including electronic components and software, to Russian entities. If convicted, Gordei faces significant penalties, including imprisonment and fines.