Chinese Businessman Caught Selling Strategic Metals to Iran

According to the Epoch Times: ¡°Some of the materials included specialized aluminum alloy used in long range missile production, graphite cylinders used for banned electrical discharge machines, and other materials.¡± As someone who traded in semi-finished aluminum materials for several years, we suspect the metal material in question involves extruded fin profiles. Obscure stuff for sure, with a very limited supply base.

Unfortunately, it still remains a relatively simple process to engage in such nefarious activities, even with few suppliers.  Essentially sensitive materials can change hands on the basis of three key activities within the purchase transaction. First, the paper trail starts with request for quotations for materials that could be used in ¡°other applications.¡±

With the growth of weapons technology, Ballard Spahr recommends any company selling metals or other raw materials overseas to make sure to know the end customer and comply with US export laws and regulations. In the meantime, let¡¯s hope the Manhattan District Attorney has his eyes on all these strange looking banking transactions.

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