Russian convicted of breaching sanctions by sharing knowhow from tech giant ASML
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, JUL 10 – The engineer admitted sharing semiconductor technology to aid Russia’s military efforts, receiving about $44,000, but was sentenced to three years as prosecutors sought four years.
- A 43-year-old Russian was sentenced to three years in prison for sharing corporate secrets from ASML with a person in Russia.
- The man was acquitted of some charges, including receiving payment for the information, during his trial on June 26.
- ASML, a leading manufacturer of chip-making machines, has faced export restrictions due to U.S. policies limiting China's access to these technologies.
- The Dutch court emphasized the seriousness of sharing technology with Russia, stating it could impact international security and Ukraine's stability.
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Dutch Court Sentences Russian to 3 Years for Sharing Microchip Technology
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced a Russian national to three years in prison for violating EU sanctions by transferring sensitive semiconductor technology to Russian intelligence.
A Rotterdam court sentenced 43-year-old German Aksyonov to three years in prison on charges of violating EU sanctions and stealing technical information that he passed on to Russian intelligence, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing Bloomberg. According to the agency, from 2015 to 2024, the Russian worked for Dutch companies in the semiconductor industry, such as ASML and NXP Semiconductors. What was he accused of He provided "technical assistance" to R…
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced to three years' imprisonment a 43-year-old man who worked for ASML and NXP companies and handed over...
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