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ਅਮਰੀਕਨ ਟੈਕਨੌਲਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਸੰਨ੍ਹ ਲਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਭਾਰਤ-ਰੂਸ ਨੇ ਖੇਡੀ ਸੀ ਨਵੀਂ ਚਾਲ
ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ‘ਚ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਨੂੰ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ 20 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ
ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ‘ਚ ਇਕ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਨੂੰ ਰੂਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਕੰਪਨੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗੈਰ-ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਹਵਾਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਸਮੱਗਰੀ ਦੀ ਸਪਲਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਦੋਸ਼ ‘ਚ ਐਕਸਪੋਰਟ ਕੰਟਰੋਲ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੀ ਉਲੰਘਣਾ ਤਹਿਤ ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਨਿਆਂ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੇ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਬਿਆਨ ਵਿਚ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਸਥਿਤ ਏਅਰ ਚਾਰਟਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਤਾ ‘ਅਰੇਜ਼ੋ ਏਵੀਏਸ਼ਨ’ ਦੇ ਮੈਨੇਜਿੰਗ ਪਾਰਟਨਰ ਸੰਜੇ ਕੌਸ਼ਿਕ ਨੂੰ 17 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਆਮੀ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ, ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਦੌਰੇ ‘ਤੇ ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਪਰਤਿਆ ਸੀ।
ਕੰਪਨੀ ਦੀ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ‘ਅਰੇਜ਼ੋ ਐਵੀਏਸ਼ਨ’ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਕੈਂਟ ਦੇ ਮਹਿਰਮ ਨਗਰ ਵਿਚ ਸਥਿਤ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਚਾਰਟਰ ਜਹਾਜ਼, ਏਅਰ ਐਂਬੂਲੈਂਸ ਦੇ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿਚ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਵਪਾਰਕ, ਜਨਰਲ ਅਤੇ ਕਾਰਪੋਰੇਟ ਜਹਾਜ਼ਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਪੇਅਰ ਪਾਰਟਸ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਇਲਟ ਮੁਹੱਈਆ ਕਰਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
ਫਿਲਹਾਲ ਓਰੇਗਨ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਵਿਚ ਬੰਦ ਕੌਸ਼ਿਕ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਰਿਹਾਈ ਲਈ ਅਪੀਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੈ। ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਮੈਜਿਸਟ੍ਰੇਟ ਜੱਜ ਸਟੇਸੀ ਐੱਫ. ਬੇਕਰਮੈਨ ਨੇ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਕੌਸ਼ਿਕ ਦੇ ਫਰਾਰ ਹੋਣ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਹਿਰਾਸਤ ‘ਚ ਲੈਣ ਦਾ ਹੁਕਮ ਦਿੱਤਾ।
ਜੇਕਰ ਉਹ ਦੋਸ਼ੀ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਵੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ 20 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਦੋਸ਼ਾਂ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਵਿਚ 10 ਲੱਖ ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਡਾਲਰ ਤੱਕ ਦਾ ਜੁਰਮਾਨਾ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ। ਸੰਘੀ ਵਕੀਲਾਂ ਨੇ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਵਿਚ ਕਿਹਾ, ”ਕੌਸ਼ਿਕ ਗੈਰ-ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਖਰੀਦ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਗਿਰੋਹ ਦਾ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਰੂਸੀ ਕੰਪਨੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਤੋਂ ਗੈਰ-ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਹਵਾਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।”
On Nov. 20 in the District of Oregon, Sanjay Kaushik, 57, of India, was indicted for conspiring to export controlled aviation components with dual civilian and military applications to end users in Russia, in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. Kaushik is also charged with attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from Oregon to Russia through India, and with making false statements in connection with an export. He was arrested in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 17, pursuant to a criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued by the District of Oregon.
According to the court documents, beginning as early as March 2023, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kaushik conspired with others to unlawfully obtain aerospace goods and technology from the United States for entities in Russia. The goods were purchased under the false pretense that they would be supplied to Kaushik and his Indian company, when in fact they were destined for Russian end users.
In one such instance, Kaushik and his co-conspirators purchased an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS), which is a device that provides navigation and flight control data for aircraft, from an Oregon-based supplier. Components such as the AHRS require a license from the Department of Commerce to be exported to certain countries, including Russia. To obtain an export license for the AHRS, Kaushik and his co-conspirators falsely claimed that Kaushik’s Indian company was the end purchaser and that the component would be used in a civilian helicopter. Kaushik and his co-conspirators obtained the AHRS – which was ultimately detained before it was exported from the United States – on behalf of and with the intention of shipping it, through India, to a customer in Russia.
If convicted, Kaushik faces maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and up to a $1 million for each count in the indictment. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod of Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and U.S. Attorney Natalie K. Wight for the District of Oregon made the announcement.
BIS Portland is investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory R. Nyhus for the District of Oregon and Trial Attorneys Joshua E. Kurland and Dallas J. Kaplan of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting the case.
This case was coordinated through the Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing the sweeping sanctions, export controls, and economic countermeasures that the United States, along with its foreign allies and partners, has imposed in response to Russia’s unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine. Announced by the Attorney General on March 2, 2022, and under the leadership of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, the task force will continue to leverage all of the department’s tools and authorities to combat efforts to evade or undermine the collective actions taken by the U.S. government in response to Russian military aggression.
The Great Betrayal: How India’s Covert Agents Steal U.S. Tech to Arm Russia
Imagine American innovation, developed with billions of taxpayer dollars, winding up in the hands of Russia’s war machine—all with help from an ally we trust.
This isn’t just espionage. It’s a deliberate attack on U.S. national security, orchestrated by foreign operatives exploiting loopholes in our laws and alliances. The indictment of Sanjay Kaushik reveals the shocking extent to which Indian agents are undermining American sanctions and feeding Russia’s aggression.
The Trojan Horse at America’s Gates
India, often hailed as a democratic ally, is playing a dangerous double game. While shaking hands with U.S. diplomats, their operatives are helping Russia evade sanctions by smuggling critical American technology through Indian intermediaries.
Take Kaushik’s case: He and his co-conspirators are accused of attempting to export sensitive components, like the Northrup Grumman AHRS, directly to Russia via Indian companies. These are not civilian tools—they are high-tech systems vital for military and aerospace applications. Such technology in Russia’s hands could mean the difference in battlefield superiority.
Sanctions Sabotaged, Russia Empowered
America has spent years constructing a sanctions regime to choke Russia’s ability to wage war. Yet these efforts are being sabotaged—not by open enemies, but by covert actors using India as a backdoor to funnel U.S. innovations to Russian end-users.
What’s worse? The stolen tech doesn’t just fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine—it threatens the safety of American soldiers, allies, and democracy itself.
A Trust Betrayed
This isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern—a systematic exploitation of America’s goodwill. Indian intelligence agents and their proxies have repeatedly positioned themselves as brokers of stolen technology, exploiting their access to U.S. supply chains.
While the U.S. extends trade benefits and intelligence-sharing to India, it’s met with betrayal. The irony? India is directly aiding the very adversary America is working to contain.
The Cost of Complacency
Every piece of stolen tech represents years of American ingenuity and billions in investment. It’s a loss we can’t afford. But this is about more than dollars—it’s about American lives and values. The longer we allow these breaches, the more we embolden those who seek to harm us.
America Must Act Now
We cannot sit idly by as our technology is funneled to Russia through the hands of foreign agents. Here’s what must happen:
Full Congressional Investigation: Identify and expose the networks enabling these violations.
Accountability from India: Demand transparency and action from Indian officials. No more handshakes without accountability.
Tighten Export Controls: Close loopholes that allow foreign operatives to exploit our systems.
Enforce Sanctions Rigorously: Make clear that any nation enabling sanctions violations will face consequences.
A Call to Action
America’s leadership depends on trust and strength. We cannot allow allies to undermine our efforts against Russia or compromise our security. Congress, the White House, and the American people must stand united to demand accountability.
The betrayal is real. The danger is imminent. It’s time to act.
Introduction
Imagine a mobile phone packed with encrypted messages, secret bank transfers, and hidden communications—all fueling a global web of corruption. This is the scandal engulfing Gautam Adani and his corporate empire, a name synonymous with power in India, now under global scrutiny.
U.S. prosecutors have exposed a sweeping operation involving over $260 million in bribes, fraudulent financial disclosures, and obstruction of justice. And here’s the kicker—it puts American investments at serious risk.
Key Accused in the Adani Case
Gautam S. Adani: Founder and Chairman of the Adani Group. Allegedly directed the bribery scheme to secure lucrative energy contracts with Indian government entities.
Sagar R. Adani: Executive Director of the Indian Energy Company and Gautam Adani’s nephew. Involved in managing and approving corrupt payments.
Vneet S. Jaain: CEO and Managing Director of the Indian Energy Company. Accused of facilitating bribery and misleading investors.
Ranjit Gupta: Former CEO of the U.S. Issuer and its subsidiary, linked to the conspiracy to bribe officials.
Cyril Cabanes: Non-Executive Director associated with planning bribe payments and hiding evidence.
Saurabh Agarwal: Key figure in coordinating bribe-related financial arrangements.
Deepak Malhotra: Played a role in transferring funds and obscuring the bribery scheme.
Rupesh Agarwal: Former acting CEO of the U.S. Issuer, involved in concealing payments and misrepresenting facts.
Key Allegations
Bribery and Corruption
The Adani Group is accused of paying over $260 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure renewable energy contracts in one of the world’s largest solar energy projects.
These bribes directly influenced state electricity deals, benefiting Adani’s subsidiaries while undermining fair competition.
Securities and Wire Fraud
Adani executives used a network of shadowy offshore shell companies to manipulate financial records and defraud investors—including those in the U.S.
They raised billions through loans and bond offerings marketed to American financial institutions, concealing the true risks with misleading information.
Obstruction of Justice
When investigators came knocking, Adani’s executives allegedly destroyed evidence, lied to U.S. agencies, and even used coded messages on mobile phones to cover their tracks.
The scale of obstruction extended to misleading the SEC, FBI, and DOJ, raising alarms about their brazen disregard for accountability.
Why This Matters to Americans
This isn’t just a corporate scandal—it’s a wake-up call for U.S. investors.
Your retirement savings, mutual funds, or pension plans might unknowingly be tied to this web of corruption. With billions of American dollars exposed, the risks are far too great to ignore.
It’s not just about financial losses—it’s about the integrity of global markets and the rule of law.
Geopolitical Context
India markets itself as a safe haven for global investment, but this scandal reveals the cracks in its foundation. Weak regulatory enforcement and systemic corruption make it an unpredictable and risky environment for American investors.
Beyond the financial risks, India’s increasing authoritarianism, targeting of minorities, and suppression of dissent raise serious ethical and reputational concerns for foreign stakeholders.
Message to Fellow Americans: Put America First
For Policymakers
Demand immediate action to safeguard U.S. investors by enforcing stricter oversight of foreign entities using American financial markets.
Strengthen anti-corruption laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to prevent foreign corporations from exploiting U.S. institutions.
For Investors: America First in Action
It’s time to put America first. Instead of sending your dollars abroad to risky markets like India, invest in industries that build the future of America.
The United States offers unparalleled opportunities for long-term, stable growth:
Clean Energy: American solar, wind, and battery industries are poised for growth. Investing at home supports energy independence while avoiding the risks tied to foreign corruption.
Infrastructure: Massive federal investments in modernizing roads, bridges, and broadband create secure opportunities for domestic returns.
Technology: The U.S. leads the world in AI, robotics, and green tech innovation. Putting capital into these sectors supports job creation and global leadership.
By prioritizing domestic industries, investors not only protect their assets but also contribute to strengthening America’s financial independence.
For Media and Advocacy
Investigate not just the Adani Group but the broader systemic failures in India’s regulatory environment. Publicize these risks to protect U.S. interests.
Advocacy groups must pressure financial institutions to redirect capital toward stable, transparent markets like the U.S., where accountability is the norm.
Memorable Soundbites
Investing in America’s future is the safest bet for your financial security.
Your dollars should power American innovation, not bankroll foreign corruption.
Clean energy, infrastructure, and tech—America is where growth meets stability.
Closing Statement
The Adani scandal isn’t just about one corporation—it’s a reflection of the risks in markets where accountability is compromised. America has the industries, the talent, and the vision to lead the world. By putting America first, we secure not only our investments but our future. It’s time to prioritize growth and innovation right here at home.