Queens Man Arrested on Charges of Illegal Exports to China & Taiwan
A Queens, N.Y., man was arrested Nov. 6 in connection with a scheme to illegally export defense articles and goods with military applications from the U.S. to Taiwan and China, said the Department of Justice. Mark Henry faces charges of conspiracy to violate the Arms Export Control Act, a violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and an attempt to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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From April 2009 through September 2012, Henry operated an export company based in New York City that shipped goods from suppliers in the U.S. to customers in Asia, specifically China and Taiwan, DOJ said. Henry shipped military-grade materials that can be used as a protective coating for rocket nozzles, and which are designated as defense articles on the U.S. Munitions List, to customers in Taiwan, it said. He also attempted to ship microwave amplifiers, which have both commercial and military uses and are listed on the Commerce Control List, to China. Henry did not apply for or receive the requisite licenses for these shipments, DOJ alleged.