Key figure in high-tech export case released on bail in New YorkRussian citizen Viktoria Klebanova, who was arrested in Texas in connection with the case of Arc Electronic's illegal shipping of sophisticated microelectronics to Russia's military and intelligence agencies, has been released on $250,000 bail, with a $30,000 deposit submitted in cash, under the ruling of a New York court.11:48 20.11.2012
Attorneys of Russian in U.S. high-tech export case to resign dutiesThe attorneys of Russian citizen Viktoria Klebanova, who is accused of illegally exporting hi-tech electronic devices to Russia from the United States, are planning to stop offering their services at the court hearings.11:32 09.11.2012
Russian citizen accused in high-tech export case released on bail in USRussian citizen Anastasiya Dyatlova, who was arrested in Texas as part of the case of Arc Electronic's illegal export of hi-tech electronics to Russia, has been released on bail.12:48 01.11.2012
Russia urges US to ease detention conditions of Russians held in high-tech caseMoscow hopes the detention conditions of the Russians arrested in the United States for allegedly illegally exporting microelectronics will improve now that they have been transferred to New York.15:11 29.10.2012
Charges laid in US "hi-tech export case"Russian citizen Viktoria Klebanova, arrested in the United States in regard to the export case, was charged with illegally exporting hi-tech electronic devices to Russia on Monday.13:44 23.10.2012
Russians arrested in US export case forced to enter into plea bargainRussian citizens arrested in the United States on suspicion of illegally exporting microelectronics are being forced to enter into a plea bargain, otherwise they could face inordinate prison terms, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.12:49 22.10.2012
Latvian espionage convict has no links with intelligenceLatvian national Pavels Loskutovs, convicted in Russia for espionage, was not on a mission assigned by the Latvian law enforcement and other government agencies.17:55 19.10.2012
US "secret military-tech case" hearings rescheduled for NovemberThe trial of four Russians arrested in the "secret military-tech case" concerning Arc Electronics' supply of illegal hi-tech equipment to Russia has been rescheduled for November 9 because the defendants have yet to be transferred from Houston to New York, where the hearing is to take place.10:44 18.10.2012
Russian suspects in "military-tech scam" to remain in US custodyJudge John Hanks has ruled to extend the custody of Arc Electronics head Alexander Fishenko and company employee Victoria Klebanova for the duration of the case and to transfer them to a prison facility in New York's Eastern District. Both individuals have been charged with illegally exporting dual-purpose technology to Russia. Two other Arc Electronics employees Alexander Posobilov and Anastasia Dyatlova, who both hold US and Russian passports, will remain in custody until the day of sentencing.16:43 12.10.2012
Canadian naval officer admits to espionageA Canadian naval officer arrested on suspicion of espionage pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of selling secret information to a foreign country.10:40 11.10.2012
"Export case" suspects holding Russian passports will remain in custody in USAfter the two-day hearings of the illegal high-tech electronics export case in the Houston federal court, the suspects holding Russian passports will remain in custody, while those with only U.S. passports have been placed under house arrest.11:42 10.10.2012
U.S. court continues hearing "export case"On Tuesday, the Houston federal court will continue to review the motions filed by the Russian individuals accused of illegally exporting dual-purpose electronics to Russia.10:42 09.10.2012
Russian consulate comments on U.S. ruling on "hi-tech export case"The Russian citizenship of Alexander Posobilov, who is suspected of involvement in a spy ring thought to have shipped US microelectronics to support Russian military and intelligence activities, was a factor in the court’s decision to deny his release on bail as the court believed there was a risk he could flee to another country, Vice Consul in Houston Stanislav Abramov told RIA Novosti.10:11 08.10.2012
Russia denies alleged spy ring supplied military complex with US technologyThe US authorities have wrongly stated that a number of companies illegally supplied technology to the Russian military complex, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told journalists on Friday.15:32 05.10.2012
Members of alleged Russian spy ring plead not guilty in US courtThe four Russian nationals arrested in the United States on suspicion of illegally exporting hi-tech components for the Russian military have not admitted to the crime.10:52 05.10.2012
MFA denies espionage charges filed against Russians in USThe charges brought against several Russians by a U.S. Attorney's Office have nothing to do with intelligence activity, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has told journalists.14:02 04.10.2012
US busts up alleged Russian spy ringEleven members of an alleged secret Russian military procurement network have been charged in the United States with illegally shipping sophisticated microelectronics to Russian military and intelligence agencies, according to a federal indictment unsealed in US District Court on Wednesday.01:32 04.10.2012
German couple busted on charges of spying for RussiaThe German authorities have charged Andreas and Heidrun Anschlag with spying for Russia's foreign intelligence service, AFP reported Friday.17:02 28.09.2012
Treason and espionage: a closer look at Russia's draft lawsRussia’s lower house, State Duma, took the first formal steps to pushing through a series of amendments aimed at expanding the scope of the Criminal Code articles at the heart of Russia’s national security legislation, those on high treason, espionage, and the disclosure of state secrets.12:03 27.09.2012
Ruling on academic convicted of espionage upheldOn Wednesday the Supreme Court's presidium upheld the sentence handed to academic Igor Sutyagin who was convicted to 15 years in prison for espionage and then later pardoned.13:35 26.09.2012