Freight Forwarding Manager Charged with Export Violations

Natalya Ivanovna Mazulina, a manager at a New York-based freight forwarding company, has been indicted on 12 counts for allegedly violating U.S. export laws by illegally shipping controlled oil and gas equipment to Russia. The indictment, unsealed in federal court, accuses her of conspiring with Russian firms to circumvent sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mazulina, who was arrested in Seattle, faces serious charges including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., money laundering, and filing false export documents. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of exporting goods without a license and additional penalties for other charges. U.S. authorities emphasized the threat to national security posed by such illegal exports and the importance of enforcing compliance with export regulations. The case highlights the complexities of international trade laws and the potential consequences of non-compliance.