Maxim Marchenko admitted his guilt in the procurement of dual-use goods for delivery to Russia, according to the US Department of Justice. On February 29, 51-year-old Maxim Marchenko, a Russian citizen residing in Hong Kong, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and smuggling goods from the United States. Marchenko was arrested in September 2023. “By his own admission, Mr. Marchenko conspired to smuggle military-grade technology to Russia, using a complex network of front companies to hide his illicit activity. Today, once again, the Justice Department is holding accountable those who …