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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
RCMP arrest individual for exporting banned technology to Russia Français
NEWMARKET, ON, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ontario RCMP have arrested a Canadian businessman for violating Canadian sanctions that prohibit technology trade and exports to Russia. Following a three-year investigation, the Ontario RCMP's Sanctions Unit has obtained Attorney General of Canada consent to commence a criminal prosecution under the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, and the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, SOR/2014-58. Anton Trofimov (43) of Toronto, Ontario, is facing the following charges for sanctions evasion: Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in Column 1 of Schedule 7 to Russia, contrary to section 3.9 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17; Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List to Russia, contrary to section 3.6 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17; Possess proceeds of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Trofimov made a first appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice at Toronto on May 22, 2025. "Canada's sanctions are a critical component to our economic security, and these types of violations pose serious risks in maintaining international peace and global security. Individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring the end destination of all exports do not fall under these sanctions. The RCMP will continue to pursue individuals or groups who attempt to profit from illegal trade." Chief Superintendent Chris Leather Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations, RCMP Central Region The RCMP works closely with domestic and international partners, including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to prevent and disrupt the illicit trade of technologies with sanctioned states. "This arrest is an example of how close collaboration with our Canadian partners can result in significant impact such as disruptions to Russia's attempts to evade U.S. and Canadian sanctions." Special Agent in Charge Brett D. Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office. "This arrest demonstrates both the importance of the CBSA's ongoing work to interdict the proliferation of strategic Canadian technology and the crucial cooperation between the CBSA and RCMP in identifying exporters intent on violating sanctions. The CBSA's Counter Proliferation Operations Section examines more than 1 million export declarations per year and collaborates with external and internal partners to meet Canada's commitment to enforcing sanctions on strategic exports to Russia." Daniel Anson, Director General, Intelligence and Investigations, Canada Border Services Agency Prosecutions under the Special Economic Measures Act are conducted by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. The purpose of the Canada Sanctions regime is to enable the Government of Canada to take economic measures against certain persons in circumstances where an international organization of states, of which Canada is a member, calls on its members to do so. The RCMP Sanctions Program performs several roles within the Government of Canada's sanctions regime, including conducting investigations into potential contravention of sanctions, the receipt of information from third parties in accordance with the legislation, and providing assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. For more information on Canadian sanctions enforcement, please visit our website. For more information about the high priority items list subject to export controls, please visit the Global Affairs Canada website. If you have any information related to violation of Canada's sanctions legislation, you can contact the RCMP at [email protected].
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
RCMP arrest individual for exporting banned technology to Russia
NEWMARKET, ON, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ontario RCMP have arrested a Canadian businessman for violating Canadian sanctions that prohibit technology trade and exports to Russia. Following a three-year investigation, the Ontario RCMP's Sanctions Unit has obtained Attorney General of Canada consent to commence a criminal prosecution under the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, and the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, SOR/2014-58. Anton Trofimov (43) of Toronto, Ontario, is facing the following charges for sanctions evasion: Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in Column 1 of Schedule 7 to Russia, contrary to section 3.9 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17; Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List to Russia, contrary to section 3.6 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17; Possess proceeds of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Trofimov made a first appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice at Toronto on May 22, 2025. "Canada's sanctions are a critical component to our economic security, and these types of violations pose serious risks in maintaining international peace and global security. Individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring the end destination of all exports do not fall under these sanctions. The RCMP will continue to pursue individuals or groups who attempt to profit from illegal trade." Chief Superintendent Chris Leather Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations, RCMP Central Region The RCMP works closely with domestic and international partners, including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to prevent and disrupt the illicit trade of technologies with sanctioned states. "This arrest is an example of how close collaboration with our Canadian partners can result in significant impact such as disruptions to Russia's attempts to evade U.S. and Canadian sanctions." Special Agent in Charge Brett D. Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office. "This arrest demonstrates both the importance of the CBSA's ongoing work to interdict the proliferation of strategic Canadian technology and the crucial cooperation between the CBSA and RCMP in identifying exporters intent on violating sanctions. The CBSA's Counter Proliferation Operations Section examines more than 1 million export declarations per year and collaborates with external and internal partners to meet Canada's commitment to enforcing sanctions on strategic exports to Russia." Daniel Anson, Director General, Intelligence and Investigations, Canada Border Services Agency Prosecutions under the Special Economic Measures Act are conducted by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Fast Facts The purpose of the Canada Sanctions regime is to enable the Government of Canada to take economic measures against certain persons in circumstances where an international organization of states, of which Canada is a member, calls on its members to do so. The RCMP Sanctions Program performs several roles within the Government of Canada's sanctions regime, including conducting investigations into potential contravention of sanctions, the receipt of information from third parties in accordance with the legislation, and providing assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. For more information on Canadian sanctions enforcement, please visit our website. For more information about the high priority items list subject to export controls, please visit the Global Affairs Canada website. If you have any information related to violation of Canada's sanctions legislation, you can contact the RCMP at Federal_Policing_Intake_Unit@ Twitter: @RCMPONTFacebook: rcmpontarioYouTube: RCMP_Ontario_GRCWebsite: RCMP in Ontario SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
RCMP to hold a press conference following arrest for exporting banned technology to Russia Français
LONDON, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Chief Superintendent Chris Leather, Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations for RCMP Central Region Federal Policing, will provide a press conference to provide results of a complex and multijurisdictional investigation. This will be the first prosecution for violations of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in Canada. Following a statement of facts, representatives from the RCMP Special Economic Measures Act will be available for questions. For media wanting to attend in person, please register by sending your name and media credentials to: [email protected] A live link to the conference will be provided upon registration for media only. When: June 6, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM- Media is invited to start arriving in person at 12:15 PM Location: 130 Dufferin Ave., London RCMP Headquarters
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
RCMP to hold a press conference following arrest for exporting banned technology to Russia
LONDON, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Chief Superintendent Chris Leather, Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations for RCMP Central Region Federal Policing, will provide a press conference to provide results of a complex and multijurisdictional investigation. This will be the first prosecution for violations of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in Canada. Following a statement of facts, representatives from the RCMP Special Economic Measures Act will be available for questions. For media wanting to attend in person, please register by sending your name and media credentials to: CR_Media_Relations_RCMP-Relations_Medias_GRC_RC@ A live link to the conference will be provided upon registration for media only. When: June 6, 2025Time: 1:00 PM- Media is invited to start arriving in person at 12:15 PMLocation: 130 Dufferin Ave., London RCMP Headquarters X: @RCMPONTFacebook: rcmpontarioYouTube: RCMPGRCPOLICEWebsite: RCMP in Ontario SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Toronto Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Here's what we know about the Toronto man charged with violating Canadian sanctions against Russia
A man living in Toronto has been charged with violating Canadian sanctions for allegedly selling drone parts to Russia. According to court documents, Anton Trofimov, 43, has been charged with two counts of supplying goods to Russia between July and December 2022, violating the Special Economic Measures Act and one count of possessing stolen property. The Special Measures Act detailing sanctions against Russia has been in place since 2014, but was updated in 2022, when the country fully invaded Ukraine.
