Man extradited to Albany in alleged plot to sell U.S. tech to Russia

ALBANY — A Russian man is facing federal charges for his role in an alleged plot to purchase electronic components from companies in the United States via companies in Hong Kong and send them to Russia.

Alexander Suvorov, 52, had been fighting extradition in Sweden on conspiracy charges relating to money laundering, smuggling and violations of the Export Control Reform Act. First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone said Suvorov was brought to Albany on Thursday.

Suvorov will be arraigned in front of Federal Magistrate Judge Paul J. Evangelista on Friday afternoon…

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