Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/11/2012-14090/order-denying-export-privileges
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A Notice by the Industry and Security Bureau on 06/11/2012
34342-34343 (2 pages)
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2012-14090 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2012-14090
Zhen Zhou Wu,
a/k/a Alex Wu,
Currently Incarcerated at:
Inmate Number: 40887-424
P.O. Box 879,
Ayer, MA 01432,
2127 Sungang Building 19/F,
Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518001, China.
On January 26, 2011, in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Zhen Zhou Wu, a/k/a Alex Wu (“Wu”) was convicted of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2000)) (“IEEPA”) and violating Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778 (2000)) (“AECA”). Specifically, Wu was convicted of illegally exporting various electronic components and other items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (the “Regulations”) to end-users in China between 2004 and 2007, including to entities on the BIS Entity List, and for military end-uses. Wu was also convicted of illegally exporting military electronic components designated on the U.S. Munitions List to China through Hong Kong between 2004 and 2007. In addition, Wu was convicted of conspiring over a period of 10 years to violate IEEPA and AECA (18 U.S.C. 371); aiding and abetting (18 U.S.C. 2); and filing false shipping documents with the Department of Commerce (18 U.S.C. 1001). Wu was sentenced to 97 months in prison, 24 months of supervised release, a $1,700 Special Assessment and a $15,000 fine. Wu is also listed on the Department of State's Debarred List.
Section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR” or “Regulations”) [1] provides, in pertinent part, that “[t]he Director of the Office of Exporter Services, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Export Enforcement, may deny the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of a violation of the [Export Administration Act (“EAA”)], the EAR, or any order, license or authorization issued thereunder; any regulation, license, or order issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706); 18 U.S.C. 793, 794 or 798; section 4(b) of the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)), or section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).” 15 CFR 766.25(a); see also Section 11(h) of the EAA, 50 U.S.C. app. § 2410(h). The denial of export privileges under this provision may be for a period of up to 10 years from the date of the conviction. 15 CFR 766.25(d); see also 50 U.S.C. app. § 2410(h). In addition, Section 750.8 of the Regulations states that the Bureau of Industry and Security's Office of Exporter Services may revoke any Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) licenses previously issued in which the person had an interest in at the time of his conviction.
I have received notice of Wu's conviction for violating IEEPA and the AECA, and have provided notice and an opportunity for Wu to make a written submission to BIS, as provided in Section 766.25 of the Regulations. I have not received a submission from Wu. Based upon my review and consultations with BIS's Office of Export Enforcement, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny Wu's export privileges under the Regulations for a period of 10 years from the date of Wu's conviction. I have also decided to revoke all licenses issued pursuant to the Act or Regulations in which Wu had an interest at the time of his conviction.
I. Until January 26, 2021, Zhen Zhou Wu, a/k/a Alex Wu, with last known addresses at: Inmate Number: 40887-424, FMC Devens, Federal Medical Center, P.O. Box 879, Ayer, MA 01432 and 2127 Sungang Road, Huatong Building 19/F, Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518001, China, and when acting for or on behalf of Wu, his representatives, assigns, agents or employees (the “Denied Person”), may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as “item”) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to:
III. After notice and opportunity for comment as provided in Section 766.23 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Wu by affiliation, ownership, control or position of responsibility in the conduct of trade or related services may also be subject to the provisions of this Order if necessary to prevent evasion of the Order.
V. This Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until January 26, 2021.
VI. In accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations, Wu may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of Part 756 of the Regulations.
VII. A copy of this Order shall be delivered to the Wu. This Order shall be published in the Federal Register.
Issued this 4th day of June, 2012.
1. The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730-774 (2011). The Regulations issued pursuant to the Export Administration Act (50 U.S.C. app. §§ 2401-2420 (2000)) (“EAA”). Since August 21, 2001, the EAA has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp. 783 (2002)), which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 12, 2011 (76 FR 50661 (August 16, 2011)), has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2000)).
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