Russian citizen living in Sarasota arrested for federal crimes

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested Monday on an indictment charging him with smuggling, money laundering and defrauding the U.S. According to court documents, Denis Postovoy, 44, was involved in exporting microelectronics that can be used in drones or other aerial devices that can be used by the military. Officials say Postovoy engaged in this activity following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine through several companies.

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