Flighttime Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio-based subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, and three associated individuals face federal charges related to an illegal export scheme. The accusations involve exporting aircraft parts from the United States to Russia without 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 to national security and expressed confidence in prosecuting those involved on behalf of both the Southern District of Ohio and the nation.
The indictment names Daniela Friery, a naturalized U.S. citizen residing in Loveland, Ohio; Pavil Iglin, a Russian citizen living in Florida on a non-immigrant visa; and Marat Aysin, a legal permanent resident residing in Florida. They are accused of working for Flighttime Enterprises at locations near West Chester, Ohio, and Miami, Florida.
Following Russia's further invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it is alleged that Flighttime and its employees violated export restrictions by shipping aviation parts to Russia through mislabeling shipments and using false certifications. The indictment highlights four transactions totaling over $2 million.
In one instance from June 2022, Flighttime allegedly negotiated purchasing an auxiliary power unit for $395,000 under false pretenses. Despite initial hesitation from the American supplier due to Russian connections, Aysin falsely claimed the part was for stock replenishment in West Chester. Iglin reportedly signed a false certificate stating the part would not be exported to Russia; however, it was illegally sent there for use by a Russian aviation company.
Charges against Flighttime and its employees include conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), with penalties up to 20 years in prison per count. They also face charges for conspiracy to commit smuggling and multiple counts of smuggling with potential sentences up to 10 years each. Additionally, they are charged with conspiring to launder monetary instruments.
Kenneth L. Parker announced these charges alongside Sue Bai from the Justice Department’s National Security Division; Elena Iatarola from the FBI's Cincinnati Division; and Jeffrey Levine from BIS's Washington Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy S. Mangan represents the case along with Trial Attorneys Maria Fedor and Menno Goedman.
It is important to note that an indictment contains allegations only; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
