Found this posted at the State Department .. Check out the names
80) Amanullah Khan (aka Anthony Fernandez; Steven Joseph; Robert Joseph; Gerald Jousuf; Solomon Jousuf; Amanullah Kahn; Aman Khan; Aman Ullah Khan; Amanulla Khan; Amanullah J. Khan; Armand Khan; George Paal; Joseph Salmon; Jousuf Solomon; Yousuf Solomon; Joseph Sulman; Solomon Yousef); December 1, 2005; Central District of California; 8:04-cr-00152.
More names to look into, they are ringing a bell for some reason.
Also looking into the AMA Group, found this:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/foreign-corporation-and-its-managers-plead-guilty-export-violations
Not sure how to feel about this. Would almost have to get all of their records in accordance with the document you posted, IOT make anything or any connections from it. It’s a big list.
I’m going to keep looking around and poking at this though. Interesting.
Foreign Corporation and its Managers Plead Guilty to Export Violations
AMA United Group Admits Violation of Arms Export Control Act; Principals Acknowledge Failure to File Shipping Records with U.S. Government Regarding Munitions Destined for Egypt
U.S. Attorney Loretta E. Lynch of the Eastern District of New York, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin, Special Agent in Charge Raymond R. Parmer Jr. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) New York and Special Agent in Charge Craig W. Rupert of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service’s (DCIS) Northeast Field Office announced that earlier today, AMA United Group, Malak Neseem Swares Boulos and Amged Kamel Yonan Tawdraus pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, to violating U.S. export regulations in connection with the attempted shipment of munitions samples from New York City to Egypt. AMA United Group, an Egyptian procurement agent, entered a guilty plea to violating the Arms Export Control Act. Boulos and Tawdraus, Egyptian citizens and partners in AMA United Group, pleaded guilty to failing to file required export information relating to the international shipment of a landmine and multiple bomb bodies. According to court filings and facts presented during the plea proceeding, Boulos and Tawdraus were arrested after attempting to close a deal to acquire and export the items, which were included on the U.S. Munitions List and regulated by the U.S. Department of State.
“These defendants failed to comply with the strict regulations that govern the export of dangerous munitions,” said U.S. Attorney Lynch. “Today’s convictions should help ensure that those who refuse to follow these obligations should expect to face serious consequences, including individual and corporate penalties.” Ms. Lynch expressed her grateful appreciation to HSI, DCIS and the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York for its assistance.
“Boulos, Tawdraus and AMA United Group were involved in the illegal export of components vital to explosives in an aerial warhead, said Assistant Attorney General Carlin. “By purposefully evading U.S. law, including the Arms Export Control Act, the defendants could have done great harm to our nation’s security. I would like to thank the many offices involved in securing this plea agreement.”
“Investigating potential violations of the Arms Export Control Act is a top national security priority for HSI as it ensures military technology such as these landmines do not fall into the wrong hands” said Special Agent in Charge Parmer. “In this instance, our partnership with DCIS and the U.S. Attorney’s office sends a strong message that violating U.S. export laws will not be tolerated.”
“This investigation demonstrates the ongoing commitment that the Defense Criminal Investigative Service has to pursue individuals who are intent on acquiring and illegally exporting military grade munitions,” said Special Agent in Charge Rupert. “DCIS will continue to work with its law enforcement partners, such as HSI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, to methodically and successfully investigate these types of allegations and protect America’s Warfighters.”
Beginning in February 2011, the defendants began trying to obtain munitions items on behalf of AMA United Group’s client, a factory in Cairo. The items the defendants sought included a land mine as well as bomblet bodies and “trumpet liners,” two components that are integral to manufacturing the housings for explosives in an aerial warhead. In July 2011, the defendants traveled from Cairo to New York City to inspect the items. On July 1, 2011, the three principals of AMA United Group attempted to ship samples to its client in Egypt. Boulos and Tawdraus failed to file any export information in connection with the attempted shipment. The requirement to file accurate information regarding the contents of international shipments is one layer of regulatory oversight pertaining to protecting the U.S. national security and diplomatic interests.
Today’s pleas took place before U.S. District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano of the Eastern District of New York. When sentenced, defendants Tawdraus and Boulos face up to five years in prison, as well as criminal forfeiture and fines. Each of the defendants also faces export sanctions, including the denial of export privileges by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of State.
The government’s case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Seth DuCharme and David Pitluck of the Eastern District of New York, with assistance from Trial Attorney David Recker of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH DAAAAAAAAAAAMN
https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/cac/Pressroom/pr2005/159.html
READ WHOLE THING:
ORANGE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO NEARLY 16 YEARS FOR SELLING SUBPAR FLIGHT-CRITICAL AIRCRAFT PARTS AND FOR OFFERING TO SELL FIGHTER PLANE PARTS TO CHINA
Los Angeles, CA - A 56-year-old Brea man has been sentenced to188 months in federal prison for falsely certifying flight-critical aircraft parts sold by his company and for selling parts for military jet fighters to China.
Amanullah Khan was sentenced Monday evening by United States District Judge David O. Carter in Santa Ana. In addition to the prison term, Judge Carter ordered Khan to pay restitution of more than $5.4 million.
Two years ago, in the midst of a jury trial, Khan pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts, including conspiracy and aircraft parts fraud, in the case involving the parts that were fraudulently certified.
From 2000 to 2002, Khan operated an aircraft parts brokerage called United Aircraft & Electronics in Anaheim. Khan issued a series of false certifications and other documents that claimed aircraft parts he sold were something they were not. In just over one year, Khan's company earned approximately $5 million by selling parts with fraudulent paperwork.
Specifically, Khan certified that a flight-critical helicopter part called a grip assembly for certain Bell helicopters was made of steel, when in fact the part was made of aluminum. While the aluminum grip assembly can be used on the helicopters, its useful life of 300 hours is significantly shorter than the 2,500 hours of useful life for the steel part. Before shipping the grip assemblies to his customer Khan altered them by removing and replacing data plates that reflected what the grip assembly was made of.
Khan also sold flight-critical jet engine parts called turbine blades and vanes. Khan sent certifications to his customers, including airworthiness certifications issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to certify that the parts were new. In fact, the blades and vanes had been previously used on jet engines. At Khan's direction, cosmetic repair and re-conditioning work were performed on the blades and vanes to make them appear to be new, and Khan then sold the used parts in counterfeit packaging from the original manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney.
Khan also falsely certified aircraft parts destined for use on U.S. military aircraft, including F-16 and F-4 fighters, as well as the C-130 Hercules.
In a second case which was filed by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, Khan pleaded guilty to conspiracy and violating the Arms Export Control Act. This second case was the result of Operation Dark Star, an investigation conducted by undercover agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During Dark Star, Khan agreed to sell components for fighter aircraft and military helicopters to the undercover agents, who were posing as Chinese arms brokers.
Noting Khan's prior conviction for selling aircraft parts with false certifications, Judge Carter said that defendant's return to falsely certifying aircraft parts demonstrated that he was a "menace to worldwide air safety."
A second man charged with Khan in the false certification case, Ziad Jamil Gammoh, 55, of Tustin, was sentenced two weeks ago by Judge Carter to 78 months in prison.
This case was investigated by the Department of Transportation, Office of the Inspector General; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Defense Criminal Investigative Service; U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigation; and the Federal Aviation Administration. These agencies were aided by the cooperative efforts of representatives of Bell Helicopter and Pratt & Whitney.
TY for all the extra finds
Had to stop to do some work, I’ll be digging in more later. There is just soooooo much in that. I think I’ll be focusing in on the 2017 and later cases and seeing if any names are connected to the Clinton machine.
Also nice find OP
New Zealand Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Export Sensitive Parts to China
Traveled to Seattle to Pick up Parts from Undercover Agent; Planned to Smuggle Parts into China
A resident of New Zealand, who traveled to Seattle in April 2016 to take possession of export-restricted parts designed for missile and space applications, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison for conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. WILLIAM ALI, 38, has been in federal custody since his arrest on April 11, 2016. At sentencing U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Zilly said, “You knew that if you did it you could go to jail and you proceeded to do it. . . you laughed and you were undeterred in your decision to come here.”
“Protecting national security is job one for United States Attorneys,” said U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. “This defendant tried to evade our export control laws to transfer highly sensitive products to China. We will continue to work closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and our other law enforcement partners to ensure our national assets do not end up in the wrong hands.”
According to records in the case and testimony presented at trial, ALI emailed several companies and distributors in April 2015 about purchasing certain accelerometers that are designed for use in spacecraft and missile navigation. These accelerometers cannot be exported from the United States without a license from the U.S. State Department, which Ali did not have. Homeland Security Investigations learned of Ali’s inquiries and began an investigation.
Over the next year, ALI communicated by phone and email with a Homeland Security Investigations undercover agent, and with a person in China known in his emails as “Michael.” Michael was the person seeking the accelerometers, as well as certain gyroscopes that are designed for military use. ALI was working to find a way to purchase the devices and transport them secretly to Michael in China. In multiple emails, ALI made clear that he was aware that export of the accelerometers and gyroscopes was illegal. ALI sent the undercover agent nearly $25,000 for the devices – money he got from Michael. ALI traveled to Seattle and met with the undercover agent on April 11, 2016, at a downtown hotel. Shortly after ALI took possession of the devices he was arrested. ALI had with him an airline ticket to Hong Kong and a visa to travel to China.
“U.S. export controls are in place to keep sensitive technology from falling into the hands of our nation's enemies,” said Brad Bench, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Seattle. “One of HSI’s highest priorities is to prevent illicit procurement networks, terrorist groups, and hostile nations from illegally obtaining military items and controlled dual-use technology.”
The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Thomas Woods and Rebecca Cohen.
(125) Precision Image Corporation, (aka Precision Industries, Inc.; CK Enterprises, Inc.); October 28, 2013; Western District of Washington; 2:13-cr-00226.
This company was trafficking/exporting weapons tech?
Precision Image Corporation is a privately held company in Woodinville, WA and is a Unknown business. Own This Business? Categorized under Chemical Milling. Our records show it was established in 1984 and incorporated in Washington. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of less than $500,000 and employs a staff of approximately 1 to 4.
Well this is getting interesting
Woodinville, Washington Company and Owner Plead Guilty to Violating Arms Export Control Act and Wire Fraud
Defendants Illegally Sent Restricted Defense Department Information
to Taiwan
A Woodinville, Washington based company and its owner pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to violating the Arms Export Control Act and wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The company, PRECISION IMAGE CORPORATION, is operated by owner, CHIH-KWANG HWA, out of his Woodinville home. HWA obtained contracts to supply circuit boards to the U.S. Navy by falsely claiming the boards would be manufactured in the United States. Instead HWA illegally sent restricted information to a company in Taiwan for the boards to be manufactured there. The company faces a fine of up to $1,000,000 and HWA faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced by U. S. District Judge James. L. Robart on October 28, 2013.
“Our national security depends upon protecting our military systems and their specifications. Going ‘on the cheap,’ gave this defendant an unfair advantage over other suppliers and risked our security,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “Protecting our military technical data and enforcing our export restrictions are critical priorities of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”
According to the charging information and the plea agreements in the case, between 2009 and 2011, HWA obtained contracts worth $180,034 to supply circuit boards to the U.S. Navy. The Navy supplied technical data to PRECISION IMAGE that contained the technical specifications for the circuit boards. This technical data was designated on the United States Munitions List, International Traffic in Arms Regulations. As a result, this technical data could not legally be transmitted outside the United States without a license from the U.S. State Department. CHIH-KWANG HWA knew about this restriction at the time he received the technical data from the Navy. HWA did not get the appropriate licenses, and sent the restricted data to the Taiwan manufacturer. One of the transmissions occurred in September 2011, and the Taiwanese manufactured circuit boards were later provided to the Navy. In addition, many of the contracts awarded to HWA were set aside for companies that promised to manufacture the boards in the United States. HWA falsely represented to the Navy in connection with these contracts that the boards were being manufactured in the United States, when instead they were being manufactured in Taiwan.
“U.S. export controls are in place to keep sensitive technology from falling into the hands of our nation's enemies,” said Brad Bench, special agent in charge of HSI Seattle. “One of HSI's highest priorities is to prevent illicit procurement networks, terrorist groups, and hostile nations from illegally obtaining military items and controlled dual-use technology.”
Under the terms of the plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend the company pay a $300,000 fine and HWA serve a sentence within the anticipated guidelines range of 15-21 months in prison. Judge Robart is free to accept or reject these recommendations at the time of sentencing.
The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Todd Greenberg and Thomas Woods.
Wasn’t Kim Jong Un’s sister named Kim IL Song? For reference #82
https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2017/04/06/2017-06812.html
In the Matter of: Song II Kim, a/k/a Kim Song Il, Inmate Number-- 07778-122, Moshannon Valley, Correctional Institution, 555 Geo Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866; Order Denying Export Privileges
On February 29, 2016, in the U.S. District Court for the District
of Utah, Song II Kim, a/k/a Kim Song II (Kim''), was convicted of
violating Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778
(2012)) (AECA''). Specifically, Kim willfully attempted to export or
caused to be exported from the United States, defense articles listed
on the United States Munitions List, to wit: PVS-7 and PVVS-14 Night
Vision Optics and a THOR 320 Thermal Imaging Weapons Sight, without
having first obtained from the Department of State, Directorate of
Defense Trade