Flighttime Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier based in Ohio, and three of its employees have been charged with federal crimes. The charges relate to an alleged scheme to export aircraft parts from the United States to Russia without the necessary licenses from the Department of Commerce.
"We will not tolerate export violations or smuggling of items contrary to U.S. laws to any part of the world, Russia included," stated U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker. He emphasized the harm these activities pose and expressed confidence in holding those indicted accountable.
The individuals charged are Daniela Friery, 43, residing in Loveland, Ohio; Pavil Iglin, 46, a Russian citizen living in Florida on a non-immigrant visa; and Marat Aysin, 39, a legal permanent U.S. resident also residing in Florida.
According to an unsealed 11-count indictment, these defendants worked for Flighttime Enterprises at offices near West Chester, Ohio, and Miami, Florida. The indictment alleges that after Russia's further invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, they knowingly violated export restrictions by mislabeling shipments and using intermediaries to hide their true destination.
One transaction involved purchasing an auxiliary power unit for $395,000 under false pretenses that it would remain in West Chester. It was instead sent illegally to Russia for use by a Russian aviation company.
Each defendant faces charges including conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), which could result in up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted. They are also charged with conspiracy and counts of smuggling as well as conspiring to launder monetary instruments.
Kenneth L. Parker announced these charges alongside officials from the Justice Department’s National Security Division and other agencies. Assistant United States Attorney Timothy S. Mangan is leading the prosecution with support from trial attorneys Maria Fedor and Menno Goedman.
The indictment consists solely of allegations; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.