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US accuses man of trying to ship missile parts into Iran
A group of US legal agencies have teamed up to arrest an Taiwanese man for allegedly attempting to transport American-made missile components into Iran.Defendant Yi-Lan Chen, aka "Kevin Chen," 40, a Taiwan passport holder, was arrested on Feb. 3, 2010, on charges of illegally exporting commodities for Iran's missile programme.
Chen is accused of exporting and attempting to export US commodities to Iran in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the United States Iran Embargo. This embargo prohibits the exportation from the United States to Iran of any goods, technology, or services, with limited exceptions, unless authorised by the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC).
According to the affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Chen facilitated the purchase and export of various dual-use goods that could be used commercially or military applications from the US to Iran by way of Taiwan and Hong Kong. "
US attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman said: "W e will vigorously investigate and prosecute individuals who export items to prohibited entities such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism and remains subject to United States, United Nations and European Union economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism and its nuclear weapons ambitions.
"The dual use items allegedly exported in this case could easily be used in missile development and other military components. Such conduct poses a serious threat to our national security, and will not be tolerated."
The complaint alleges that Chen caused dual use goods to be exported from the US including P200 Turbine Engines and spare parts, MIL-S-8516 Sealing Compound, Glass to Metal Pin Seals, and Circular Hermetic Connectors (Model MIL-C-81703). P200 Turbine Engines are designed for use as model airplane engines but can also be used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles and military target drones. MIL-S-8516 Sealing Compound is an accelerated, synthetic, rubber sealing compound used for sealing low-voltage electrical connectors, wiring and other electrical equipment against moisture and corrosion. This particular sealant is designed to military specifications and has numerous applications in military, aerospace, and automotive industries. It is also considered a hazardous material for shipping purposes.
Glass to Metal Pin Seals are commonly used to seal a conductor pin in a metal feed through in an electrical device. These have many applications, such as vacuum components, sensor or transducer housings, feedthroughs for harsh environments and battery headers. The pin seals exported by Chen were designed with the nickel alloy known as "Alloy 52" and have dual applications in aerospace industries, thermal imaging devices, chemical agent monitors, and weapons systems. Circular Hermetic Connectors are designed to facilitate the flow of electrical current across two devices and can be mechanically coupled to, or uncoupled from, another connection. These connectors are designed to military specifications and have aerospace, defense, industrial and petrochemical applications.
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